Robin will be sharing the online version of our new game, Share Your Stance on Personal Genetics, with participants at the No Coast SciComm Fun & Games Symposium. The No Coast SciComm Fun & Games Symposium is all about using games in science communication—interactive science storytelling from tabletop to video games, from virtual reality to […]
The collection and analysis of DNA is an important tool in law enforcement. This presentation explores the challenge of establishing ethical and legal frameworks to guide the use of newly developed genetic technologies. How can we as a society use genetics to keep people safe, solve crimes, and, at the same time, develop policies that […]
Capclave is a small, relaxed literary convention with a program that usually focuses on the short fiction form. Guests of Honor and other notable authors, editors, artists, and fans of the short fiction form will explore the creation and enjoyment of short fantasy and science fiction genre stories. Rob will be a moderator or panelist […]
These monthly events are designed to help our community explore STEM topics through hands-on activities while also raising awareness about the wide range of STEM research facilities, companies, laboratories, non-profits, and community organizations in our area.
Advances in genetic technologies are accompanied by questions for society about if, where, and how to apply these tools. A new generation of genetic tools has opened a pathway to engineering the world around us to potentially improve human health, agriculture, and the environment. In this program, we focus on three potential uses of genetic […]
Personal Genetics Education & Dialogue (PGED), a program based at Harvard Medical School, creates free resources for educators and communities to share and learn about advances in genetics and their applications — from gene editing to ancestry testing, personalized medicine, and uses in criminal justice. Join us for an interactive program to learn, share, and […]
Introduction to Personal Genetics Are you curious about how your health relates to your genes? Have you ever wondered how ancestry testing works, and what such tests can (or cannot) tell you? Do you have questions about how law enforcement uses DNA in criminal investigations? Join us to learn, share, and reflect together about genetics […]
Gill was invited to deliver a virtual presentation about PGED’s work to student members of the St. Thomas Aquinas High School HOSA Chapter in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
PGED will staff an exhibitor table to share our resources and programming with genetics counselors, educators and students.
Are you curious about how your health relates to your genes? Have you ever wondered how ancestry testing works, and what such tests can (or cannot) tell you? Do you have questions about how law enforcement uses DNA in criminal investigations? Join us to learn, share, and reflect together about genetics in relation to health, […]
Are you curious about how your health relates to your genes? Have you ever wondered how ancestry testing works, and what such tests can (or cannot) tell you? Do you have questions about how law enforcement uses DNA in criminal investigations? Join us to learn, share, and reflect together about genetics in relation to health, […]
Share Your Stance: Promoting Dialogue and Reflection about Genetics Advances Through an Interactive Card Activity.