Marnie will be an invited panelist in a workshop on “Communicating Science” at The Allied Genetics Conference. This workshop is organized by the Genetics Society of America’s Public Communication and Engagement committee to empower GSA members to communicate with and engage the public on a variety of genetics-related topics. This session, moderated by Dr. E. […]
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.
The BioTech STEM Expo at Roberto Clemente Middle School will introduce and excite students about the fields and career opportunities in Biotech and Health, providing students the opportunity to see, touch, and experience the field. The format is a booth style where students will go from booth to booth to participate in the activities.
Rob will be busy at the AABA annual meeting! In addition to presenting a poster on PGED’s teaching resources, he will be participating in a public engagement event at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles, and has co-organized an art, culture and science exhibition for AABA attendees.
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 […]
Nadine will meet with a group of middle school students who are doing an internship at Harvard Medical School around the question “How do Scientists and Health Professionals Solve Problems”. She will join them to explore the science of genome editing and the social and ethical implications of this technology.
Each year, visitors of all ages enjoy exploring a wide range of science topics including robotics, astronomy, medicine, chemistry and so much more!
Over 400 elementary girls from South LA will attend this empowering platform centering women and girls of color to explore various aspects of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Helen will attend as a speaker and interact with the young audience. Here is a video introducing the event.