Students in Cumberland, Rhode Island, experienced a memorable day this past spring. Not only did they successfully complete a hands-on biotechnology lab, but the governor, Dan McKee, was there to witness their success. Dr. Doreen Osgood, director of ABE Rhode Island and clinical associate professor in the University of Rhode Island (URI)…
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CECP (Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose) is a nonprofit organization that promotes responsible purpose-driven business. At the CECP Summit 2026 in May, they awarded Amgen the Goldies Award for Corporate… Read More
Dr. Tanuja Kosuri, the ABE site coordinator in India, has been the primary point of contact between ABE India and potential partner schools. She has played a vital role in outreach and identifying school curricula that align with the ABE program. She collaborates closely with teachers to plan… Read More
“Using a micropipette may seem like an ordinary laboratory activity for many students; however, for a student like me—who rarely has the chance to interact with scientific tools not designed with accessibility in mind—it was an unforgettable experience.In the activity, I used the micropipette to… Read More
The Foundations of Biotech lab series was created to introduce students to biotech techniques and concepts. The in-depth labs have students explore recombinant DNA technology. These labs require many pieces of (sometimes expensive) scientific equipment. As sites consider strategies to expand… Read More
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… Read More
Dr. Nilay Keskin Samancı is a highly respected and influential member of the ABE Türkiye team, playing a leading role in the design and implementation of teacher professional development initiatives. Her expertise strengthens the pedagogical vision of the program, ensuring that ABE Türkiye… Read More
Nothing can get in the way of science learning at ABE Mexico. Power outages, language barriers, low internet connectivity—each challenge is met with innovation and a strong will to overcome. This can-do mindset has especially benefited Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos, a children's home and school with… Read More
Dan brings a remarkable blend of classroom experience, administrative insight, and passion for equitable science education to the ABE Tampa community. With 27 years of teaching experience in public schools and 10 years as a district science supervisor, he developed a deep understanding of what… Read More