ABE Blog
The ABE blog covers biotech and biotech-education news and trends in and beyond the ABE community. Topical posts often include student activities.
Exponential Growth of ABE Canada Fueled by Passionate Teachers
April 28, 2026
Last year, ABE Canada celebrated reaching 10,000 students. As impressive as that may sound, the metric that was even more remarkable to ABE teacher Janette Buckley was 5,000. That's the number of students the program has reached just since the 10,000-student milestone in spring 2025.“I didn't realize how small the program used to be and how it's…
ABE Appreciation: Sabrina Colasse, ABE France
August 4, 2021
The Program Office would like to take a moment to appreciate Sabrina Colasse, site coordinator for ABE France. While you may be familiar with Sabrina…
ABE Italy Teacher Reflects on Inspiring Pandemic PDI
July 16, 2021
"From the moment in which I entered the ABE world, I felt proud and honored to be part of this amazing group. But I also perceived to be a value for…
Nurturing the Next Stewards of Earth
July 14, 2021
"This year has been incredibly challenging for all of us, and especially for those of us who are used to interacting with others face-to-face on a…
Building a More Equitable Future in Education
July 14, 2021
"I am optimistic that the experiences that students had during this pandemic will make them better adapted for changes in the future." Bonnie Daley…
Navigating the Early Days of the Pandemic
July 14, 2021
"I am optimistic that the pandemic will fade away and students, teachers, and school systems will be more resilient." Benjamin Hart, Author "I…
Steering the Ship Through Fog
July 14, 2021
"There is a time and place for 'set in stone' with appropriate consequences. But even during non-pandemic years, students struggle through…
2020–21 Master Teacher Fellows Present Their Curriculum Projects
July 5, 2021
In late 2020, the ABE Program Office launched a pilot of the ABE Master Teacher Fellowship, an initiative that provides opportunity, support, and…
Supporting a Return to the Classroom
July 2, 2021
As another school year ends in many ABE locations, it is important to recognize that many sites were unable to be “in” their classrooms. Virtual…