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.
Master Teacher Fellows Gather in Person to Collaborate and Build Community
May 12, 2025
Although the Amgen Biotech Experience (ABE) has been around for more than 35 years, something special has happened in the past 5 years that has had a seismic impact on the program—the Master Teacher Fellowship. Speaking to a room of more than 30 ABE Master Teacher Fellows last month in Boston, ABE’s Jessica Juliuson said, “The projects you have…
Raising the Flag of Pride at Work to Support Diverse Communities
June 11, 2024
For decades, bringing your personal life to the workplace was an unspoken taboo. Now, a new generation of workers is redefining office norms,…
Exploring New Approaches to Precision Medicine
May 18, 2024
Whether navigating the latest information about the health effects of certain foods or the benefits of specific medical treatments, the headlines and…
AI in Education
April 12, 2024
While many professors are actively discouraging their students from using AI, others are embracing the technology as a new way to enhance…
Elevating Female Scientists in the Classroom
March 7, 2024
Since 1996, elementary school teacher Kristen Toth has been participating in “Draw a Scientist” exercises with her science students. Over those…
Tackling the “Impossible” in Biotechnology with AI
January 30, 2024
Every medicine in your local pharmacy has taken its own unique path to the shelf. From discovery and testing to manufacturing, a new tool is rapidly…
Tiny Transformations: Harnessing Bacterial Behavior to Cure Disease
January 22, 2024
Frederick Griffith’s 1928 experiment on bacterial transformation paved the way for numerous advances in medicine. Griffith was trying to develop a…
Lab Technicians Share Knowledge and Make Global Connections
December 19, 2023
Implementing ABE is not just about providing the equipment, the curriculum, or even the training. It's truly a team effort, requiring the…
Seizing Creative Opportunities for Research Outside the Classroom
December 7, 2023
Until eighth grade, Clara Tandar wanted to study English. Then she discovered something—that science is creative. “We may not think of science as…