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's Expansion to the Global South: Expanding Engagement in Mexico
December 12, 2024
After a successful pilot and first year of the program, ABE Mexico has exciting plans for expansion, with a similar focus as South Africa and Brazil…
ABE's Expansion to the Global South: Growing Community in South Africa
December 2, 2024
At ABE South Africa, the programming goes beyond the classroom, to build awareness of and interest in biotechnology within the broader Johannesburg…
ABE's Expansion to the Global South: Building Bridges in Brazil
November 18, 2024
Three countries, with vastly different education, science, and biotechnology infrastructures, are now bonded in a common goal—bringing hands-on…
Drug Design: Matching a Drug to Its Target
October 15, 2024
When we think of medicines, we often picture colorful capsules, pills, or liquids that cure illnesses or help us feel better. But how do these…
Exploring the New Era of Generative AI in the Classroom
October 1, 2024
I admit when it comes to generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools, like ChatGPT, I have been a late adopter. As a writer who makes a living…
ABE Brazil Focuses on Inclusivity
September 13, 2024
As part of its strategic approach to equity, ABE Brazil is creating practical, hands-on learning experiences in biotechnology that make it easier for…
Seeing the Impact: ABE Reaches 1 Million Students and Counting
September 6, 2024
“The Amgen Biotech Experience has inspired me to pursue a lab opportunity in my post-secondary pathway. … At York University, I work as a research…
ABE Master Teacher Fellows Advance Innovation
August 17, 2024
DNA barcoding using local wildflowers; proficiency in aseptic technique; applying scientific inquiry methods through forensics and criminal…