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SUMMARY:Teacher Professional Development with Worcester Public Schools (Part 4) - Worcester\, MA
DESCRIPTION:This project aims to enhance high school education in Worcester\, MA\, by integrating genetic science and bioethics into the curriculum. Based on feedback from teachers who completed the first two parts of our workshop series\, PGED will develop and deliver a professional development session to support the integration of personal genetics curricula for special education and multilingual learners. This workshop is the fourth in a half-year-long professional development series.
URL:https://pged.org/event/teacher-professional-development-with-worcester-public-schools-part-4-worcester-ma/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Classroom Event
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SUMMARY:Personal Genetics Professional Development Workshop - Boston\, MA
DESCRIPTION:We are hosting a 1-hour in-person workshop for students\, staff\, and faculty in our department at HMS to explore skill development in personal genetics engagement with students and community members.
URL:https://pged.org/event/personal-genetics-workshop-boston/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260521T143000
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SUMMARY:Teacher Professional Development with Worcester Public Schools (Part 3) - Worcester\, MA
DESCRIPTION:This project aims to enhance high school education in Worcester\, MA\, by integrating genetic science and bioethics into the curriculum. Based on feedback from teachers who completed the first two parts of our workshop series\, PGED will develop and deliver a professional development session to support the integration of personal genetics curricula for special education and multilingual learners. This workshop is the third in a half-year-long professional development series.
URL:https://pged.org/event/teacher-professional-development-with-worcester-public-schools-part-3-worcester-ma/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Classroom Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260515
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SUMMARY:Teacher Professional Development Workshops with Worcester Public Schools (3/3) - Worcester\, MA
DESCRIPTION:This project aims to enhance high school education in Worcester\, MA\, by integrating genetic science and bioethics into the curriculum. PGED will develop and deliver a professional development program for high school teachers in collaboration with the MIT Edgerton Center\, enabling them to teach genetics and bioethics effectively. This workshop is the third and final in a half-year-long professional development series.
URL:https://pged.org/event/teacher-professional-development-workshops-with-worcester-public-schools-3-3-worcester-ma/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260416
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SUMMARY:Teacher Professional Development Workshops with Worcester Public Schools (2/3) - Worcester\, MA
DESCRIPTION:This project aims to enhance high school education in Worcester\, MA\, by integrating genetic science and bioethics into the curriculum. PGED will develop and deliver a professional development program for high school teachers in collaboration with the MIT Edgerton Center\, enabling them to teach genetics and bioethics effectively. This workshop is the second in a half-year-long professional development series.
URL:https://pged.org/event/teacher-professional-development-workshops-with-worcester-public-schools-%e2%85%94-worcester-ma/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Engaging Scientists in Personal Genetics
DESCRIPTION:PGED will present our past work and ongoing activities to students\, faculty\, and staff of the HMS Genetics Department.
URL:https://pged.org/event/engaging-scientists-in-personal-genetics/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T120000
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SUMMARY:Meeting the moment: Impactful science communication and education on genetics - ONLINE
DESCRIPTION:Marnie is excited to work with Dr. Shoumita Dasgupta (Professor of Medicine\, Boston University) and Dr. Jeanne Chowning (Associate Vice President of Science Education\, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center) to present a webinar on “Meeting the moment: Impactful science communication and education on genetics”. Hosted by the American Society of Human Genetics\, this webinar will explore strategies for participants to engage with other genetics professionals\, educators\, and the broader public to support informed civic engagement on genetics towards an equitable and just future. Stay tuned for info to register for this free event!
URL:https://pged.org/event/meeting-the-moment-impactful-science-communication-and-education-on-genetics-onlinemarnie-is-excited-to-work-with-dr-shoumita-dasgupta-professor-of-medicine-boston-university-and-dr-jeanne-cho/
CATEGORIES:Invited Talks,Professional Development,Professional Conferences
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SUMMARY:Teacher Professional Development Workshops with Worcester Public Schools - Worcester\, MA
DESCRIPTION:This project aims to enhance high school education in Worcester\, MA\, by integrating genetic science and bioethics into the curriculum. PGED will develop and deliver a professional development program for high school teachers in collaboration with the MIT Edgerton Center\, enabling them to teach genetics and bioethics effectively. This workshop is the first in a half-year-long professional development series.
URL:https://pged.org/event/teacher-professional-development-workshops-with-worcester-public-schools-worcester-ma/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Personal Genetics in the Classroom with Amgen Biotech Experience - ONLINE
DESCRIPTION:PGED was invited to introduce teachers participating in the Amgen Biotech Experience (ABE MA) professional development workshop to our learning resources and Share Your Stance game! The ABE curriculum ties laboratory experiences to the development of medicines\, using technologies employed by the biotechnology industry.
URL:https://pged.org/event/personal-genetics-in-the-classroom-with-amgen-biotech-experience-online/
CATEGORIES:Invited Talks,Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250627
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SUMMARY:JAX Teaching the Genome Generation: Teacher Professional Development Workshops 3 & 4 - ONLINE
DESCRIPTION:Robin and Gill will be offering our “Genetics\, History\, and the American Eugenics Movement” and “Engineering the World Around Us: Genome Editing and the Environment” lessons to participants in the JAX Teaching the Genome Generation (TtGG) summer workshop.
URL:https://pged.org/event/jax-teaching-the-genome-generation-teacher-professional-development-workshops-3-4-online/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250623
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SUMMARY:JAX Teaching the Genome Generation: Teacher Professional Development Workshops 1 & 2 - ONLINE
DESCRIPTION:Robin and Gill will be offering our Introduction to Personal Genetics and Ancestry Testing lessons to participants in the JAX Teaching the Genome Generation (TtGG) summer workshop.
URL:https://pged.org/event/jax-teaching-the-genome-generation-teacher-professional-development-workshops-1-2-online/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250521T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250521T150000
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SUMMARY:Genetics in Your Community: An Interactive Workshop to Explore Impactful Public Engagement - ONLINE
DESCRIPTION:What can genetics engagement look like in practice? What impacts can this have on participants\, including scientists themselves? Personal Genetics Education & Dialogue (PGED) will lead an interactive workshop on the needs\, opportunities\, and challenges in public engagement on genetics research and its impacts on society\, drawing on the expertise of forum attendees and PGED’s more than 19 years of experience working with educators\, scientists\, faith leaders\, storytellers\, and policymakers\, among other stakeholders. Learn about public engagement resources\, how to build genetics engagement networks\, events to participate in or lead\, and build experience with PGED’s new free genetics engagement resource\, “Share Your Stance\,” an interactive card game for middle and high school students and adult learners.
URL:https://pged.org/event/genetics-in-your-community-an-interactive-workshop-to-explore-impactful-public-engagement-online/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241002T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241002T183000
DTSTAMP:20241002T180029Z
CREATED:20240821T184341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T180029Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE - CEE Educator Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Rob will join a webinar for educators hosted by the CEE on medical genetics\, joining Dr. Mimi Shirasu-Hiza\, Professor of Genetics and Development at Columbia University. He will highlight PGED’s work and share resources to support sharing and learning about emerging issues in genetics.
URL:https://pged.org/event/online-cee-educator-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240723
DTSTAMP:20240809T165155Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE – PGED Educator Workshop on Personal Genetics in Society
DESCRIPTION:Personal genetics can impact our lives in many ways. This workshop will explore personal genetics’s societal implications. \nThis workshop includes both asynchronous\, module-based learning and live course chats via Zoom with a total course load of an estimated 10 hours. We will meet via Zoom on Monday\, July 15 & July 22 from 3-5 pm Eastern. \nAttendees will receive PGED curriculum and learn how to integrate discussions of ethical\, social\, and legal implications of personal genetics into their classrooms. We welcome all educators\, especially teachers of grades 8-12\, college professors\, and administrators who teach a variety of disciplines\, including biology\, biotechnology\, ethics\, civics\, history\, health\, humanities\, law\, and social studies. \nThis workshop will introduce participants to the following updated lesson plans: \n\nIntroduction to Personal Genetics\,\nThe History of the American Eugenics Movement\,\nUsing Primary Sources to Examine the History of Eugenics\,\nDNA\, Crime & Law Enforcement\,\nGenome Editing & the Environment\,\nSex\, Genetics & Athletics\,\nHow Does Ancestry Testing Work? Exploring Admixture Testing\n\nReserve your spot by completing the sign-up form!
URL:https://pged.org/event/online-pged-educator-workshop-on-personal-genetics-in-society/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240623T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240628T170000
DTSTAMP:20240809T165024Z
CREATED:20240809T165024Z
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SUMMARY:JAX Teaching the Genome Generation (TtGG) Educator Professional Development Workshops – Brunswick\, Maine
DESCRIPTION:TtGG staff offer a one-week\, residential\, paid short course to teachers living and teaching in New England states. The hands-on course allows teachers the opportunity to perform molecular biology and bioinformatics experiments in the teaching laboratory. Lively discussions of social\, ethical\, and legal topics in personal genetics are woven into all aspects of the course. Teachers are provided training in NGSS-aligned\, inquiry-based lessons that can be implemented (in whole or in part) within their biology curricula. Access to all lesson plans and curricular materials is made freely available to all participants for use in their classes. \nRegistration for the summer TtGG Short Course is closed. Please check back for future opportunities. 
URL:https://pged.org/event/jax-teaching-the-genome-generation-ttgg-educator-professional-development-workshops-brunswick-maine/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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