Upcoming Events and Workshops

 

To be eligible to obtain the research-grade lab equipment, reagents and supplies needed to implement the ABE lab curriculum in the classroom, teachers need to attend one of our teacher training workshops. Our training workshops are free of charge. Upcoming workshops and applications are posted below.

If you have any questions, please check our FAQs page. Contact ABE-LA team (abe@lapromisefund.org) with any additional questions or to be placed on our workshop interest list. 

 

 

Winter Abridged Genetic Engineering Sequence PDI at Pierce College

Dates: December 2 - 3, 2023 | Location: Pierce College | Rooms: TBD

Description: This Professional Development Institute is designed for teachers new to the ABE program and veteran ABE teachers who are seeking a refresher to review the biotechnology curriculum for the Abridged Genetic Engineering Sequence (Labs 1, 2A, 4A, 5A, and 6). This workshop is free of charge to all participants. Once trained, ABE teachers can borrow research-grade lab equipment and receive reagents and supplies to implement the ABE lab curriculum into their classroom. This training is designed for high school teachers. 

Registration | Parking and Campus Directions 

 

Spring Abridged Genetic Engineering Sequence PDI at LATTC

Dates: February 3 - 4, 2024 | Location: LATTC | Rooms: TBD

Description: This Professional Development Institute is designed for teachers new to the ABE program and veteran ABE teachers who are seeking a refresher to review the biotechnology curriculum for the Abridged Genetic Engineering Sequence (Labs 1, 2A, 4A, 5A, and 6). This workshop is free of charge to all participants. Once trained, ABE teachers can borrow research-grade lab equipment and receive reagents and supplies to implement the ABE lab curriculum into their classroom. This training is designed for high school teachers. 

Registration | Parking and Campus Directions 

 

Spring Abridged Genetic Engineering Sequence PDI at CSUCI

Dates: March 9 -10, 2024 | Location: CSUCI | Room: Aliso 134

Description: This Professional Development Institute is designed for teachers new to the ABE program and veteran ABE teachers who are seeking a refresher to review the biotechnology curriculum for the Abridged Genetic Engineering Sequence (Labs 1, 2A, 4A, 5A, and 6). This workshop is free of charge to all participants. Once trained, ABE teachers can borrow research-grade lab equipment and receive reagents and supplies to implement the ABE lab curriculum into their classroom. This training is designed for high school teachers. 

Registration | Parking and Campus Directions 

 

Virtual Grant Writing Workshop

Date: May 29, 2024 | Location: Virtual | Time: 3:30 - 5 pm. 

Description: Dr. Jo Wu, Professor Emeritus of Biology at Fullerton College, will share her knowledge and experience navigating the grant writing process. This discussion will include practical grant application advice and grant writing resources to help you access funds for your classrooms! 

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Summer Complete Genetic Engineering Sequence PDI at The Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens 

Dates: July 8 - 12, 2024 | Location: The Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens | Rooms: TBD

Description: This Professional Development Institute is designed for teachers new to the ABE program and veteran ABE teachers who are seeking a refresher to review the biotechnology curriculum for the Complete Genetic Engineering Sequence (Labs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and Colony PCR). This workshop is free of charge to all participants. Once trained, ABE teachers can borrow research-grade lab equipment and receive reagents and supplies to implement the ABE lab curriculum into their classroom. This training is designed for high school teachers. 

Registration | Parking and Campus Directions