PARTNER COLLECTION
Amgen Foundation
BIOTECHNOLOGY • HEALTH SCIENCESThe Amgen Foundation Collection features scientists and STEM professionals working across disciplines to pursue research and innovation in healthcare.
PRESENTED BY
Explore the stories of biotechnology professionals – from sustainability engineers to artists to venture capitalists – who are playing important roles in healthcare.
Discovering and developing new medicines is a complex effort that requires many different types of STEM professionals to work together. This collection features the stories of some of the individuals who are contributing their unique skills and lens to the pursuit of healthcare innovation.
25M
Amgen Foundation’s Reach
In 2023, 25 million students and educators reached through the Foundation’s four core science education programs.
~4,400
Teachers Supported
Amgen Foundation has supported 4,400+ with hands-on labs since 1990.
5,300+
Amgen Scholars
5,300+ undergraduates served through the Amgen Scholars program since 2007.
$270M
Donated to Science Education
Amgen Foundation has contributed ~ $270 million to science education since 1991.
SPOTLIGHTS
BROWSE THE SPOTLIGHTS
So, what are the themes and goals of this collection?
TEACHING RESOURCES
This collection includes:
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Classroom Posters
Download the posters to introduce students to real world scientists by showcasing the things that make them unique, both within and outside of STEM.
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Illustrations
The illustrations highlight each scientist’s personality and message for students.
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Slide Decks
Our slide decks capture the highlights from each scientist’s life and work in a classroom-friendly way.
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Spotlights
Each scientist has a new digital portal that explores their personal story, purpose, and pathway to STEM.
RESOURCES / OPPORTUNITIES
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LabXChange
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ABOUT OUR PARTNERS
The Amgen Foundation is guided by the belief that everyone needs science, and science needs everyone. The Amgen Foundation works to broaden access to engaging and inspiring science education programs, providing future generations with essential skills to thrive in an increasingly complex world.
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The Amgen Foundation is the founding sponsor of LabXchange, a free online platform for science education. To ensure we reach as many students as possible, the I Am A Scientist resources are also available through LabXchange to enable teachers around the world to quickly integrate these vibrant career stories into learning pathways and lesson plans.
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This collection was created in collaboration with artists and photographers from around the world.
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Alina Milbradt
Dutch photographer, Alina Milbradt loves traveling and meeting new people. Portraits and travel pictures are a great way to combine these two elements, people and traveling. It is now her passion to take photos no matter where she is. Therefore she’s always searching for new faces and challenges.
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Ashlee Hamon
Tampa-based photographer, Ashlee Hamon is a vibrant, passionate, and enthusiastic photographer. “I love having the power to freeze time and hold onto a moment forever.”
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Chris Disario
Chris is a Boston-based photographer who works in various kinds of photography ranging from headshots for actors to artificial intelligence, and even fashion!
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Gritchelle Fallesgon
Gritchelle Fallesgon is a Portland-based Filipina American photographer. When she’s not behind the lens, you can find her adventuring with her husband & dog, learning to play drums or tending to her crazy house plant collection.
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Hala Al-Abbasi
Hala Al-Abbasi is an illustrator at SOLID. They are here to empower brands to find their success, through SOULFUL narratives, unique voices, and SOLID identities.
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Idalmiz Lopez
Born and raised in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, Idalmiz López's work is built on embracing spontaneity and capturing each person's emotions and personality in her portraits. Idalmiz now resides between NYC and LA.
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Laurie Anne Poquet
Laurie-Anne is a French freelance illustrator, passionate about illustration, photography, vegan cooking and roller skating. She practiced illustration since childhood, and now strives to connect her different passions through artistic expression.
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NEST Design
NEST Design is a studio based in Toulouse, France. The NEST studio represents an ephemeral as well as essential cocoon to prepare for a successful flight.”
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Tandem Photo
Tandem Photo is run by husband-and-wife team, Allison and Matthew, where they make it a priority to make every headshot session a fun and collaborative experience. Tandem Photo is based in Los Angeles.
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Nicole Medina
Nicole Medina is a first generation Latina American and proud. She’s a Philly based illustrator with a love for art history, horror movies (the good and the bad), fun pattern and bold color.
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Stephanie Singleton
Stephanie Singleton is an illustrator with an interest in all things decorative and surreal. Born and raised in Toronto, she graduated from OCAD University with a B.Des. specializing in illustration.
