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.
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 connecting ideas, the thought of society outsourcing such tasks to machines makes me reluctant to embrace these seemingly magical tools. I have written many stories about the positive ways people in…
Practical Internships Build Skills
March 1, 2022
Work experience allows young adults to learn key skills and explore industries that may be of interest to them, whether in the biosciences or…
Creating Community-Driven Genomic Data for Native Peoples
March 3, 2022
While pursuing a PhD in cancer biology, Krystal Tsosie had a stark realization: that the therapeutics she might ultimately develop may not in the end…
Can Mushrooms Cure Disease?
February 25, 2022
When many people think of fungi, they simply think mushroom. However, Kingdom Fungi is a vast and diverse group of eukaryotic organisms found…
ABE Program Sites Scale for Sustainability
February 14, 2022
In this monthly feature, the Program Office highlights strategies different sites are using to scale for depth, spread, shift, and sustainability. In…
Strategies to Address Equity in a Global Program
February 11, 2022
How does a global science education program approach equity? As the ABE program deepens its commitment to providing relevant and accessible…
Creating Safe Spaces for Science Through ABE Kentucky
November 20, 2021
For 12 years as a health teacher, Diane Courington had a core goal for all her classes: to create a safe space for everyone. This drive was…
ABE Program Sites Scale for Depth
November 20, 2021
In this new blog series, the Program Office will highlight strategies different program sites are using to scale for depth, spread, shift,…
ABE Program Sites Scale for Spread
December 19, 2021
In this monthly feature, the ABE Program Office highlights strategies different sites are using to scale for depth, spread, shift, and…