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Blog PostCleaning Up Past Perceptions of Chemistry
Chemistry often gets a bad reputation. While it can be blamed for some environmental problems, says Oliver Thiel, that’s not the whole story; this Earth Day, he wants to set the record straight.… Read more
Blog PostNurturing the Next Stewards of Earth
"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 daily basis. There are days that we feel drained,… Read more
Blog PostBreaking Historic Cycles of Mistrust in Medicine
The COVID-19 pandemic has given us new awareness of a variety of social and health factors that make certain groups more vulnerable to disease and more responsive to treatments. Differences such as… Read more
Blog PostResources for Online Biosciences Learning
There are many resources available for online science learning—including courses, open educational resources, videos, simulations, games, and activities. In fact, there are so many resources… Read more
Blog PostTeasing Apart Race, Ancestry, and Ethnicity with Scientist Luke Ward (Part 1)
Last fall, Amanda Dillingham (above, center) had a memorable encounter with Amgen senior scientist Luke Ward at an Amgen Biotech Experience (ABE) professional development institute at Harvard… Read more
Resource (Teaching Materials, Classroom-based, Pocket Lesson)Who Decides? The Ethics of Organ Transplantation
In this pocket lesson, students learn about the process adopted in various areas of the world to decide who receives available organs. This content gives students the opportunity to explore how these… Read more
Class Sessions3Appropriate AgesUpper Secondary, Introductory