Summer Professional Development Institute

ABE Professional Development Institute

This summer, Bellarmine University will host the ABE-KY professional development institute (PDI) for local high school life sciences teachers. We will provide training in the use of biotechnical equipment coupled with lessons that meet national and local curriculum standards. The hands-on laboratory exercises will be grouped into four easily understood modules spread out over two days. Participating teachers will have the opportunity to be given a loaned ABE “kit” for several weeks during the school year to engage students with authentic science experiences that increase their knowledge of biotechnology and life sciences. Returning teachers will be trained in column chromatography and a newly-offered Precision Medicine module (includes colony PCR), and will have a chance to talk to new teachers about pacing, curriculum, etc.

When: June 29-June 30, 2026 for first-time teachers (8:00 am–4:00 pm), June 30–July 1, 2026 for returning teachers (12:00 pm–4:00 pm on the 30th, 8:00 am–12:00 pm on the 1st)

Where: Norton Health Science Center, Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY

Contact: Robert Carroll at rcarroll2@bellarmine.edu

Link to registration available soon