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The Good, the Bad, and the Complex Part 1: The Good—Lactic Acid Bacteria
Students investigate some of the claims companies make about probiotics and learn several key techniques in biotechnology (including aseptic…
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Creating Safe Spaces for Science Through ABE Kentucky
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 born out…
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ABE Program Sites Scale for Depth
In this new blog series, the Program Office will highlight strategies different program sites are using to scale for depth, spread, shift, and…
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ABE Program Sites Scale for Spread
In this monthly feature, the ABE Program Office highlights strategies different sites are using to scale for depth, spread, shift, and sustainability…
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Overcoming Obstacles to Bring Biotech Education to a New Region
In Kentucky, the Amgen Biotech Experience (ABE) is just getting started, with the 2021–22 school year the first that some select area schools are…
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What Can DNA Tell Us About Race?
This project examines issues of race and racism using a variety of scientific lenses, and debunks many widely held misconceptions. Students use a…
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Gregory's Lizard Lost Its Tail: The Genes of the Regenerating Tail
In this project, students, acting as young explorers and researchers, step into a virtual world and help young Gregory in his search for one specific…
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Species Diversity Barcoding
In this project, students analyze and compare DNA samples from a variety of different species in a process known as "barcoding." They also learn to…