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The Write Stuff: 3 Expert Tips from Tama Hasson on Academic Science Writing
Dr. Tama Hasson starts off her New Year grilling would-be science writing skills tutors. From January to June, she interviews and evaluates senior graduate students to see if they have the “write stuff” to shepherd Amgen Scholars through the science writing process at UCLA. The tutors become partners in a summer-long process to train the scholars in writing an academic paper, from proposal to… → Read More
Inspired by Prominent Figures in Chemistry: An Amgen Scholars Alumni Story
Corshai Williams Host University: MIT Home University: Virginia Union University Amgen Scholar Year: 2017 Major: Chemistry Expected Graduation: May 2018 Journey to Science How did you become interested in science? I had an amazing high school teacher who dressed up as prominent figures in chemistry. She had such a positive personality, which I admired. I thought that if she had that energy and… → Read More
Buddies for Life: Easing the Transition to UCLA
Melissa Song was born in China but moved to California when she was 5 years old and stayed in the area for college at UCLA to pursue neuroscience. Hannah Pearce was born and raised in Houston, also staying in her home state for college, at Texas A&M to pursue bioengineering. But the summer before her senior year, Hannah would go to UCLA for her Amgen Scholars research, meeting up with… → Read More
Connecting with My Cohort: the Best Part of My Amgen Scholars Experience
When I was first asked to blog about the most valuable part of the Amgen Scholars Program for me this past summer, I had no idea how to respond. How could I choose from the many great opportunities I had been given? Maybe I should talk about being able to experience life as a graduate student working full time in a lab. Or maybe, I should talk about having the opportunity to explore a completely… → Read More
Hands-on Scientific Learning Goes Global with Amgen Biotech Experience Expansion
It's no surprise that when students become fascinated by science, that enthusiasm can be contagious. From our survey with Change the Equation, we know students crave hands-on biology experiences that are often lacking in the classroom. The Amgen Foundation is on a mission to help more students catch the science bug, by introducing them to the thrill of scientific discovery and the experiences of… → Read More
Amgen Foundation Expands The Amgen Biotech Experience, Bringing Total Program Reach To 900,000 High School Students By 2020
August 24, 2017 /3BL Media/ - The Amgen Foundation today announced it will expand the Amgen Biotech Experience (ABE) to reach nearly 900,000 high school students by 2020. For nearly 30 years, ABE has empowered high school science teachers to implement real-world biotechnology labs in their classrooms to help their students better understand science and how it influences their daily lives. The… → Read More
Updating America’s Lab Report
More than 10 years ago, the groundbreaking America’s Lab Report: Investigations in High School Science examined the effectiveness of high school laboratory experiences. This report was a useful resource that we at Amgen Foundation referenced regularly when updating and enhancing our science education programs. However, because the STEM education field continues to evolve, we jumped at the… → Read More
Amgen Volunteer Helps Organize Mike Nosco Memorial Bicycle Ride
Ramona, an Information Security Senior Associate, volunteered by organizing the annual Mike Nosco Memorial Bicycle Ride and managing 120 other volunteers (including five Amgen co-workers), 720-plus cyclists and over 100 sponsors to raise $116,000 for seven local nonprofits. Amgen recognizes the importance of giving back to our local communities. Each year, thousands of Amgen staff generously… → Read More
Volunteers in Houston Provide 300 Meals to Senior Citizens
The Houston INBU sales team volunteered at the Houston Food Bank providing meals to approximately 300 senior citizens. Amgen recognizes the importance of giving back to our local communities. Each year, thousands of Amgen staff generously devote their personal time, energy, talents and funds to a variety of charitable organizations across the globe. Amgen encourages staff to become involved in… → Read More
Sacramento Staff Member Gives Back
Tina, INBU Biopharmaceutical rep in Sacramento, California, volunteered by providing food for the hungry and relief for people in crisis at Day of Hope. Amgen recognizes the importance of giving back to our local communities. Each year, thousands of Amgen staff generously devote their personal time, energy, talents and funds to a variety of charitable organizations across the globe. Amgen… → Read More
Sacramento Staff Member Gives Back
Tina, INBU Biopharmaceutical rep in Sacramento, California, volunteered by providing food for the hungry and relief for people in crisis at Day of Hope. Amgen recognizes the importance of giving back to our local communities. Each year, thousands of Amgen staff generously devote their personal time, energy, talents and funds to a variety of charitable organizations across the globe. Amgen… → Read More
Amgen Tampa Team Volunteers
The Tampa INBU sales team volunteered in the Metropolitan Ministries thrift shop. They unpacked and organized donations to help the homeless and those at risk of being homeless. Amgen recognizes the importance of giving back to our local communities. Each year, thousands of Amgen staff generously devote their personal time, energy, talents and funds to a variety of charitable organizations… → Read More
Supplementing Science Education with Khan Academy
Written by Amgen Foundation Staff In 2015, the Amgen Foundation entered into a yearlong partnership with Khan Academy to help expand its free, online education offering to include science content. We’d seen how the power of technology can help improve science education and literacy around the world, and we were eager to do our part in those efforts. As part of our partnership, Amgen Foundation… → Read More
Amgen Staff in Atlanta Volunteer with a Local Food Bank
Atlanta biopharmaceutical sales reps give back to Fountain of Hope Food Bank. Amgen recognizes the importance of giving back to our local communities. Each year, thousands of Amgen staff generously devote their personal time, energy, talents and funds to a variety of charitable organizations across the globe. Amgen encourages staff to become involved in their local communities through Amgen… → Read More
Amgen Staff in Turkey Give Back on National Children's Day
Amgen employees in Turkey organized a community service initiative to mark the country’s annual National Children’s Day (April 23rd). Amgen staff donated barrels of toys, backpacks, shoes and clothing for needy children, which was distributed to 150 children in poor, rural communities. Amgen recognizes the importance of giving back to our local communities. Each year, thousands of Amgen staff… → Read More
Amgen Staff Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity
Amgen employees from the Corporate Audit team at the Thousand Oaks, CA HQ volunteered at their local Habitat for Humanity. Not only did they learn valuable skills, they helped provide housing for families in need. Amgen recognizes the importance of giving back to our local communities. Each year, thousands of Amgen staff generously devote their personal time, energy, talents and funds to a… → Read More
Meet David Mangus, an Amgen Biotech Experience Teacher
David Mangus | Brockton, Massachusetts, USA ABE Participating School: Brockton High School Subject and Grade Taught: Biotechnology I, II, and IV (9th, 10th, and 12th) Years Teaching: 5 Years Participating in ABE: 4 Unique Journey to Teaching & ABE For almost half of his life, Dr. David Mangus worked as a research scientist. He loved working in the laboratory, trying to figure out how things… → Read More
Amgen Volunteer Uses Impact Day to Give Back
Deb, an Exec. Biopharmaceutical Rep. in Washington, D.C., used her Impact Day to help homeless families at a local nonprofit organization, For Kids. Amgen recognizes the importance of giving back to our local communities. Each year, thousands of Amgen staff generously devote their personal time, energy, talents and funds to a variety of charitable organizations across the globe. Amgen encourages… → Read More
Meet the Amgen Volunteer: Catherine Grimm’s Experience with Khan Academy
Catherine Grimm Associate, Pivotal Drug Substance Cambridge, Massachusetts Why did you apply to volunteer with Khan Academy? I’ve always been interested in making science education approachable. During my undergraduate studies, I watched Khan Academy videos to better understand concepts outside of the classroom. Since I was also a science tutor, I would encourage my students to engage with Khan… → Read More
Amgen Staff from Bogotá Give Back
Amgen volunteers from the Bogotá, Colombia office worked with students to build furniture for their classrooms and beautify the park at a rural school in La Calera. Amgen recognizes the importance of giving back to our local communities. Each year, thousands of Amgen staff generously devote their personal time, energy, talents and funds to a variety of charitable organizations across the globe.… → Read More