Science engagement with faith communities: challenges and opportunities (in Spanish). Rob will discuss his experiences and some best practices for science engagement with faith communities, drawing on his work at the AAAS-Dialogue on Science, Ethics, and Religion program as well as PGED’s activities in this space.
Robin present at Boston Day & Evening Academy to lead students in the BDEA 2.0 program through an activity related to DNA, crime, and law enforcement.
Rob is the organizer and moderator for an interactive webinar for the American Association of Biological Anthropologists (AABA) on “Publicly Engaged Biological Anthropology” on Tuesday, January 30th at 1pm ET. One of the speakers, Dr. Elaine Guevara, recently co-authored a great paper on teaching undergraduate biology (including genetics) in ways that avoid reinforcing false ideas […]
(From UConn): Discover the future of healthcare in a conversation where UConn’s leading experts in genomics, healthcare policy, and innovation reveal how interdisciplinary, cutting-edge research is revolutionizing personalized patient care. Explore innovative strategies seamlessly integrating laboratory breakthroughs with practical applications, transforming healthcare outcomes across diverse diseases. Join us on May 22 to learn what new […]
In celebration of Family History Month, Gill was invited to offer a program at the North Haven Memorial Library about how your DNA can provide insights into your ancestry. Technological developments in genetics have enabled people to become connected to their extended family around the globe. This program will explore genetic testing for ancestry and […]
Marnie is excited to return to Tufts University to meet with students in Dr. Jonathan Garlick’s Civic Science course to share her career journey as well as PGED stories from the field.
Gill was invited to share her early career experience with the AH 1100: Allied Health Professions class of undergraduate students at the University of Connecticut. She will chat with freshmen about her experiences in genetics research, clinical opportunities, program management, and both formal and informal education. She is excited to demonstrate a variety of career […]
Gill was invited to come back to the Healthcare Genetics class at UConn to present PGED’s ‘Introduction to Personal Genetics’ lesson! Undergraduate students will explore how technological developments in genetics have enabled people to become more informed healthcare consumers. Students will discuss questions, challenges, and benefits of genetic testing for health purposes.
Ting and Marnie are looking forward to students at Boston Day & Evening Academy during their annual Project Month. We will be participating in a course called “The Story in Our Genes,” taught by Fabienne Mondesir (a PGED alum!) and Nilo Ashraf.
Ting is returning to the Sundance Film Festival to be a panelist for The Big Conversation: Breaking Barriers. Pushing the boundaries of human knowledge and capability has never been a frictionless endeavor. Whether barriers are scientific or technological, or whether they’re exemplified by broader cultural and social challenges faced by scientists, engineers, and mathematicians, they […]
Marnie has been invited to give a plenary talk on PGED’s work at the 66th Annual Drosophila Research Conference, organized by the Genetics Society of America. Details to follow.
Gill and Marnie will facilitate discussions at Boston University's Genetic Counseling program retreat using Share Your Stance on Personal Genetics! We will join several other program sites as part of a project developed to promote diversity in the genetic counseling profession. Learn More About Share Your Stance