Established in 1990, the Amgen Foundation plays a key role in Amgen’s commitment to improving the lives of others. As Amgen’s principal channel for corporate philanthropy, we work with dedicated nonprofits and universities to provide best-in-class science education programs free of cost to teachers and students. In 2024, our work reached 25 million students and educators worldwide.
We believe that everyone, everywhere can participate in science regardless of race, ethnicity, income, gender, geography, sexual orientation or disability. Our 30+ year investment in science education is consistent with the social pillar of Amgen’s Environmental, Social and Governance strategy.
We cannot achieve our goals on our own. We work with dedicated nonprofits and universities to offer four world-class science education programs for teachers and students, expanding access to high-quality learning experiences and advancing equity in STEM around the world.
We also collaborate with dedicated nonprofits and universities to build stronger communities where Amgen staff live and work. Internationally, we work with global organizations to respond to natural disasters around the world. Our staff volunteering program further amplifies the reach and impact of our science education programs.
A free, online platform enabling flexible science learning and teaching through interactives, lab simulations and more.
Helps teachers transform their classrooms into biotechnology labs through professional development courses, teaching materials and research grade lab equipment.
Enables undergraduate students to experience life as scientists with top academic researchers at premier institutions around the world.
Our partnership brings free online biology lessons into the homes and classrooms of millions of learners each year.
The visual below highlights the global impact of our science education programs. For more detailed information, explore our interactive map.
In-Person Program Locations
LabXchange Users by Country
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The visual below highlights the global impact of our science education programs. For more detailed information, explore our interactive map.
In-Person Program Locations
LabXchange Users by Country
(exponential)
The Amgen Foundation’s science education investments are based on research and driven by needs, issues and outcome assessment. The programs we create and develop with dedicated nonprofits and universities are designed to equip future generations with the essential skills needed to thrive in an increasingly complex world.
Amgen Biotech Experience program is established.
Amgen Scholars Program launches in the U.S.and expands to Europe in 2008 and Japan in 2014.
The Amgen Foundation announces partnership with Khan Academy to develop AP and introductory-level biology content.
Amgen Biotech Experience expands to Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong SAR, Italy, Netherlands and Singapore.
The Amgen Foundation expands the Amgen Scholars Program to Australia, Canada, China and Singapore.
LabXchange is launched by the Amgen Foundation and Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences.
The Amgen Foundation partners with Khan Academy to support science learning and educational equity amid COVID-19.
The Amgen Foundation commits $30 million in continued support for LabXchange.
The Amgen Foundation commits $2.5 million in continued support for science education efforts with Khan Academy.
The Amgen Biotech Experience expands to reach more than 180,000 additional students through 2025.
Amgen Scholars Program provides summer research opportunities for 500 additional undergraduates through 2025.
The Amgen Biotech Experience reaches one million students around the world.
LabXchange celebrates reaching over 50 million users worldwide.
New grant to Khan Academy brings Amgen Foundation commitment to more than $10 million.
Learn more about the Amgen Foundation’s science education programs and how they fit within Amgen’s broader Environmental, Social and Governance Strategy.
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