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.
How One Teacher in Türkiye Is Making Hands-On Science Accessible for All
May 17, 2026
“Using a micropipette may seem like an ordinary laboratory activity for many students; however, for a student like me—who rarely has the chance to interact with scientific tools not designed with accessibility in mind—it was an unforgettable experience.In the activity, I used the micropipette to draw colored liquid from small tubes and transfer it…
Shifting Biotech from the Lab to the Computer: Distance Learning in the Time of COVID
May 15, 2020
When Scott Atkinson left his classroom after the school day in early March, he had no idea that it would be the last time he’d see the gels he had…
Braving the COVID-19 Storm with a Reliable Distance-Learning Resource
April 7, 2020
With Italy swept up in a tsunami of crisis as it battles the global COVID-19 pandemic, there are a few “drops of water in the sea” that are showing…
Spikes on Novel Coronavirus Give Researchers a Head Start in Vaccine Development
March 30, 2020
The novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) that has created a global pandemic is challenging public health and scientific systems worldwide. Many…
Resources for Online Biosciences Learning
March 18, 2020
There are many resources available for online science learning—including courses, open educational resources, videos, simulations, games, and…
Technology for Online Learning
March 17, 2020
There are many ways to teach online and many technology solutions that make online teaching and learning possible. Your school may already have…
Transitioning to Online Science Learning – 2
March 17, 2020
Part 2: Planning Your Online Instruction Part 2 is a continuation of the ABE Program Office’s series of blog posts that offer teachers resources and…
Transitioning to Online Science Learning – 1
March 17, 2020
This blog post is the first of a two-part post focused on how science teachers can prepare and plan for a transition to online learning during the…
Learning in the Time of COVID-19
March 16, 2020
We at the ABE Program Office want to support teachers and students during these extraordinary times. For those teachers who are switching to or…