About Me
A native New Yorker born of immigrant parents, Allan Powe (he/him) teaches Biology at Regis High School in Manhattan, leveraging his thirty years of scientific research experience in academia and biotech and a passion for getting students excited about science. He’s also passionate about mentoring the next generation of scientists from underrepresented communities. He previously taught Biology and Regents Chemistry for 3 years at Hyde Leadership Charter School in the Bronx and has worked with STEMteachersNYC over the past 6 years to organize workshops and working groups on everything from biotechnology to AI in education.
Teaching & Mentoring Experience
- Biology Teacher, Regis High School, Manhattan, NY (Aug 2022 – Present)
- Science Teacher, Hyde Leadership Charter School, Bronx, NY (Jul 2020 – Jun 2022)
- Resident Teacher Intern, Hyde Leadership Charter School, Bronx, NY (Aug 2019 – Jul 2020)
- STEM Education Consultant, Think Deep Consulting, Greater New York City Area (Jul 2017 – Jun 2019)
Education
- Master of Arts in Teaching, Biology Teacher Education, NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development (2019 – 2020)
- PhD, Biological Sciences, Rockefeller University (1991 – 1998)
- BA, Biochemistry, University of Pennsylvania (1986 – 1990)
- Diploma, Regis High School (1982 – 1986)
Certifications
- Credly Member
- Zoom Academy – Teacher/Educator Track Assessment
- Scientists Teaching Science Certificate of Completion
- Teaching License, Biology (7-12 with 5-6 Extension)
- Edpuzzle Level 1 Certification
Honors & Awards
- Outstanding Research Scientist Award
Past Research Experience
- Principal Research Scientist, Concarlo Holdings LLC (Jan 2017 – Jul 2017)
- Research Scientist II, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Dec 2011 – Dec 2016)
- Research Scientist, ArunA Biomedical, Inc. (May 2010 – Nov 2011)
- Senior Research Investigator I, Amicus Therapeutics, Inc (Sep 2005 – Nov 2009)
- Postdoctoral Fellow, Rutgers University (Sep 2002 – Aug 2005)
- Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Missouri (Sep 1998 – Sep 2002)
- Research Assistant, Yale University School of Medicine (Jul 1990 – Jul 1991)