Marnie will be speaking at the Library Partner Summit organized by the Cornerstones of Science (CoS). pgEd is partnering with Cornerstones and libraries in Maine and Massachusetts on the CoS Empowering Libraries Project to share information and increase conversation about advances in genetics and the ethical implications.
Dana has been invited to give a talk on genome editing as part of the Smithsonian traveling exhibition "Exploring Human Origins: What Does It Mean To Be Human?" at the Bangor Public Library in Bangor, Maine.
Join pgEd at the 2018 STEAM Expo at Newton Free Library! This is an all-ages event with interactive booths related to science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.
On October 22nd, Robin and Mare Parker-O'Toole, from the Newton Free Library, will be co-presenting a table talk at the 2019 New England Library Association Annual Conference titled "Volumes Written in Four Letters: Talking with library patrons about personal genetics".
Helen will be engaging with central Los Angeles community members through the intro to personal genetics workshop held at the Robertson Branch.
Helen will be discussing the benefits and pitfalls of consumer genetics testing including ancestry testing with the central Los Angeles community members.
Helen will explore the history of genetic discrimination, privacy rights, and healthcare rights in this final workshop series.
Helen will be engaging with the westside community members through the intro to personal genetics workshop held at the Palisades branch library.
Helen will be discussing consumer genetics, ancestry testing, and your job and healthcare rights with the westside community members at the Palisades branch library.
Explore the intersection of science, innovation, and society with our ‘Introduction to Personal Genetics’ program. Technological developments in genetics have enabled people to become more informed healthcare consumers. This program explores applications of genetic technologies, including genetic testing, sequencing, and editing, for health purposes. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss the questions, challenges, and […]