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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Teaching science was always Dr. Howard Goldsweig’s dream "encore career." Formerly Amgen’s executive director of medical science, Dr. Goldsweig had been in charge of the clinical development of a genetically modified virus to treat melanoma. While many retirees may dream about moving somewhere… Read More
Like so many undergrads, Christine Martin hit a ‘wall’ her senior year at Dundee University in Scotland. She’d soon have her bachelor’s degree in biology, but figuring out her next step was daunting. So in addition to her course work, Christine started volunteering at a youth center for… Read More
Winnie Litten may have come from a family of educators, but she didn’t realize her passion for teaching until she was studying pre-med in college. A frequent tutor for her university’s biology department, Winnie quickly got a reputation for making the challenging curriculum understandable and fun.… Read More
Huw Williams never intended to become a high school science teacher. Prior to teaching high school, Huw taught game rangers at a technical university in South Africa, training them on how to manage wildlife such as elephants, lions and rhinos. Turns out, it was the perfect training to prepare him… Read More