ABE-LA Career Corner Interview: Amaar SiddiquiBy: Samantha Leano In a high school chemistry classroom in Los Angeles, a spark was lit that would carry Amaar from weekend biotech workshops to cutting-edge organic synthesis research at UCLA. What began as curiosity about chemical reactions has…

Welcome to our ABE Teacher of the Month Spotlight, where we recognize outstanding educators from across the greater Los Angeles area who demonstrate a strong and consistent commitment to STEM education.Today, we are pleased to feature an educator who has inspired several thousand students in the…

ABE-LA Student Highlight: Aaliyah GalvezBy: Mitsy Natareno For most of her early science education, Aaliyah Galvez only read about experiments in textbooks. Today, she’s performing them—charting a path through biotechnology that began with curiosity and grew through mentorship, hands-on…

Welcome back, educators, supporters, and advocates of our mission. In this edition of our newsletter, we are excited to highlight the impactful work we have accomplished during the 2025-2026 school year, share our plans for closing out the year strong, and outline our vision for the future. We…

ABE-LA Career Corner Interview: Jeremy AcostaBy: Samantha Leano Three years ago, Jeremy Acosta was a curious student discovering biotechnology for the first time. Today, he’s a full-time professional, a mentor, and a driving force in the lab—proving that when curiosity is met with courage, it…

ABE-LA Career Corner Interview: Esmeralda OllveradesBy: Samantha Leano Behind every successful scientist is a story of mentorship, opportunity, and perseverance. In this spotlight, we feature Esmeralda “Esme,” an ABE-LA mentor advancing HIV prevention research while empowering future…

Welcome to our ABE Teacher of the Month spotlight, where we recognize exceptional educators from across the greater Los Angeles area who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to STEM education.  Today, we are proud to honor an educator who has taught and inspired more than a thousand…

ABE-LA Career Corner Interview: Jesus RodriguezBy: Samantha Leano What does it take to go from a student inspired by a classroom lab to a leader in cancer research? Meet Jesus Rodriguez—and discover how ABE-LA helped launch an extraordinary scientific journey.

Welcome to our ABE Teacher of the Month spotlight, where we recognize exceptional educators from across the greater Los Angeles area who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to STEM education.  Today, we are honored to feature an educator who has taught and inspired more than 6000…

Welcome to the Spring edition of the ABE-LA newsletter! We are excited to share the latest updates, achievements, and upcoming events. Read on to learn what ABE-LA has been up to since the last issue and what is on the horizon. Keep an eye out for any events you’d like to attend and make sure to…