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.
Drug Design: Matching a Drug to Its Target
October 15, 2024
Make sure to read our first drug design blog post: Drug Design: An Overview. 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 medicines go to the right places and how do they treat specific problems (or conditions) in our bodies? The answer lies in…
Creating a Culturally Responsive Science Classroom: Strategies for Adapting Curricula
September 13, 2021
One of the goals of ABE is to broaden STEM participation to historically underserved, and often minoritized, communities. In this effort, creating…
Pandemic Teaching Stories - Lessons Learned
September 10, 2021
As a new school year begins for students in many areas of the world, teachers have been reflecting on a year of adaptation and resilience in the face…
Instructional Scaffolding in STEM
September 9, 2021
Most teachers would agree that every student is unique and, therefore, has their own way of learning. However, teachers have a limited amount of time…
Bridging the Gap Between Immunology and Data Science
August 23, 2021
"Bridging the gap between immunology and data science allowed me to make new breakthroughs that were not readily possible." —Marvin Gee This story is…
The Explosion of Data Science in Biotechnology
August 23, 2021
This story is the first part of an ongoing ABE series on data science in biotechnology. Every human cell is packed full of proteins twisted and…
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…