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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As a biology tutor, Aya Barghachoun is constantly looking for ways to move beyond theory to create authentic scientific practice. While a physiotherapy student at the University of Sydney, she joined the ABE teacher training program, not realizing just how transformative that move would be.A year… Read More
ABE has launched the long-anticipated pilot version of our updated Exploring Precision Medicine curriculum module for upper-level secondary students. This module takes a deep dive into the concept of precision medicine—an emerging approach to health management that tailors treatment and prevention… Read More
Eveline Musiol has been an important contributor to the ABE Germany program for many years. She is professionally highly competent, organizationally outstanding, and brings extensive experience to her role. With her background as a chemical laboratory technician, she combines scientific… Read More
Listening to South African students Lesedi and Lilitha discuss their interests in science and plans to pursue medicine, it’s hard to believe they are only 15 and 16 years old. The confidence and passion with which they talk about biotechnology and healthcare—and how they plan to change the world—is… Read More
Larriale Isiah, laboratory technician, is the backbone of the ABE North Carolina site. A former science teacher, she seamlessly bridges classroom challenges with lab logistics, coordinating kit prep and inventory, maintaining equipment, and serving as the first line of support for teachers at… Read More
Excitement is in the air in a biology classroom in Tampa, Florida. As Mishell Thomas-King explains how her students will be trying out a new lab next quarter that lets them test their own DNA, a student reacts simply with “Oh my gosh! Really?”“I said, ‘You get to test whether or not you have a… Read More
The ABE Program Office is excited to announce the fifth cohort of the ABE Master Teacher Fellowship. This year’s application pool was very competitive and represented a more diverse sampling of ABE Program sites.… Read More
