We’re looking forward to the fifth and final session of our virtual discussion series with congregants at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Columbus, Georgia. This week, we’ll be talking about CRISPR and potential uses, from treating and curing genetic disorders, to improving human health, to producing nutrient-dense foods, and for resolving pressing environmental issues. In […]
PGED will present our past work and ongoing activities to students, faculty, and staff of the HMS Genetics Department.
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 […]
This spring, we’re looking forward to our professional development workshops with all 55 biology teachers in Worcester Public Schools. As a part of our collaboration, we are teaming up with a high school biology teacher to design a new classroom activity focused on pedigree creation and analysis. The activity encourages students to use a roleplay […]
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 […]
PGED was invited to exhibit at the inaugural America Innovates celebration, designed to inspire the next generation of American innovators and entrepreneurs. The event will be a free, open-to-the-public, for all ages, three-day experience highlighting innovations of the past, present, and future.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Gill was invited to present about personal genetics to a cohort of prospective genetic counseling students through the Warren Alpert Foundation Summer Internship program. The internship is designed for rising college juniors and seniors from five colleges who are interested in genetic counseling.
Marne has been invited to share PGED’s work with the National Academies’ Roundtable on Genomics & Precision Health, which brings together leaders from government, academia, industry, foundations, associations, patient communities and beyond.
PGED is bringing together a small, intentional circle of scientists, educators, frontline healthcare providers, faith leaders, food justice advocates, and local artists at Boston’s Museum of Science to co-imagine a new kind of gathering on emerging technologies—tools that are poised to impact everything from the food we eat to our health and community life. As […]