# Personal Genetics Education & Dialogue

> PGED raises awareness and inspires curiosity, dialogue, and reflection about genetics.

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## Posts

- [September 2026 Newsletter](https://pged.org/2026/09/30/september-2026-newsletter/): PGED News & Updates for September 2026
- [Grace Burton-Edwards & Brian Schwartz](https://pged.org/2026/08/27/grace-burton-edwards-and-brian-schwartz/): Gill chatted with Grace Burton-Edwards & Brian Schwartz to learn about their experiences within a church community that is intellectually curious, honest, and compassionate in its ministry, and deeply committed to the dignity of every person. Introducing Brian & Grace Brian Schwartz is a Professor of Biology at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, where
- [August 2026 Newsletter](https://pged.org/2026/08/31/august-2026-newsletter/): PGED News & Updates for August 2026
- [Stephen Klusza](https://pged.org/2026/07/17/stephen-klusza/): Gill chatted with Stephen Klusza to learn about his professional mission to enhance inclusion in science education, shaped by his personal experience with disability in science. Introducing Stephen Gill: What do you like most about teaching biology alongside other science courses? Stephen: I feel that it makes me a better professor to teach both inside
- [Dave Mangus](https://pged.org/2026/06/11/dave-mangus/): Gill chatted with Dave Mangus to learn about his professional mission to help students access STEM career opportunities they did not know existed. Dave strives to help students see the relevance of science in their lives. Introducing Dave Gill: What is one of the most meaningful projects you worked on during that time? Dave: One
- [June 2026 Newsletter](https://pged.org/2026/06/30/june-2026-newsletter/): PGED News & Updates for June 2026.
- [May 2026 Newsletter](https://pged.org/2026/05/29/may-2026-newsletter/): PGED News & Updates for May 2026
- [April 2026 Newsletter](https://pged.org/2026/04/24/april-2026-newsletter/): PGED News & Updates for April 2026
- [March 2026 Newsletter](https://pged.org/2026/03/31/march-2026-newsletter/): PGED News & Updates for March 2026
- [Monica Colaiacovo](https://pged.org/2026/03/03/monica-colaiacovo/): Gill chatted with Monica Colaiacovo to learn how she taps into creativity and inspiration to study the science of reproduction and environmental impacts on reproductive health. Introducing Monica Gill: What do you like to do outside of work? Monica: I'm not a wonderful painter, but I like to paint. It's a way to clear my
- [February 2026 Newsletter](https://pged.org/2026/02/27/february-2026-newsletter/): PGED News & Updates for February 2026
- [Dorothy Semenow](https://pged.org/2026/01/06/dorothy-semenow/): In this special Spotlight feature, Dorothy Semenow tells all about her past, present, and the exciting possibilities for her future projects. Rather than a traditional interview, Dorothy opted to share her perspectives in writing. Through carefully writing and editing over many weeks, she produced an inspiring story about her life’s journey. We are honored to
- [January 2026 Newsletter](https://pged.org/2026/01/30/january-2026-newsletter/): PGED News & Updates for January 2026
- [Victoria Gray](https://pged.org/2026/02/02/victoria-gray/): Gill chatted with Victoria Gray to learn about her life as a sickle cell warrior and patient advocate for people living with Sickle Cell Disease. Introducing Victoria Gill: What happened during your childhood? Victoria: I was diagnosed at three months old with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). I had my first crisis at three months. During
- [December 2025 Newsletter](https://pged.org/2025/12/19/december-2025-newsletter/): PGED News & Updates for December 2025
- [November 2025 Newsletter](https://pged.org/2025/11/24/november-2025-newsletter/): PGED News & Updates for November 2025.
- [Diane Smith](https://pged.org/2025/11/13/diane-smith/): Gill chatted with Diane Smith to learn more about her work as a special education teacher dedicated to creating individualized, hands-on, and engaging classroom experiences for her students. Introducing Diane Gill: What subjects do you teach? Diane: I am a certified Special education, reading, and social studies teacher. In addition, I have also been teaching
- [Richard Lumb](https://pged.org/2025/10/14/richard-lumb/): Gill chatted with Richard Lumb to learn about his efforts to magnify the impact of science innovation for patients by changing how information is gathered and shared. Introducing Richard Gill: How did you come up with the idea for Front Line Genomics? Rich: I'm a scientist by training. I worked at a lab for a
- [September 2025 Newsletter](https://pged.org/2025/09/05/september-2025-newsletter/): PGED News & Updates for September 2025.
- [July 2025 Newsletter](https://pged.org/2025/07/30/july-2025-newsletter/): PGED News & Updates for July 2025
- [Guy Gottlieb](https://pged.org/2025/07/21/guy-gottlieb/): Gill chatted with Guy Gottlieb to learn more about his exploration of civic science as a college student. Introducing Guy Gill: Why did you choose to study biology? Guy: I’ve always loved to read; my favorite things to read about when I was younger were animals. As I got older, I found biology to be
- [Suzanne Watts Henderson](https://pged.org/2025/06/27/suzanne-watts-henderson/): Gill chatted with Suzanne Watts Henderson to learn about her efforts to unlock the potential of our nation's religious diversity in health-related spaces. Introducing Suzanne Gill: What kind of work were you doing before joining the organization? Suzanne: I am trained as a New Testament scholar and served as a religious studies professor and Dean
- [June 2025 Newsletter](https://pged.org/2025/06/27/june-2025-newsletter/): PGED News & Updates for June 2025
- [May 2025 Newsletter](https://pged.org/2025/05/30/may-2025-newsletter/): PGED News & Updates for May 2025.
- [Christina Vallianatos](https://pged.org/2025/05/23/christina-vallianatos/): Gill chatted with Christina Vallianatos to learn more about her passion for creating learning resources and opportunities that spark an interest in genomics for students and teachers. Introducing Christina Gill: What projects spark the most joy for you? Christina: Any project where I get to interact with students. I love seeing them learn and helping
- [April 2025 Newsletter](https://pged.org/2025/04/29/april-2025-newsletter/): PGED News & Updates for April 2025
- [Vida Mingo](https://pged.org/2025/04/18/vida-mingo/): Gill chatted with Vida Mingo to learn more about his dedication to connecting communities with scientific information. Introducing Vida Gill: Why did you decide to study genetics? Vida: I never took genetics as an undergrad because it didn't fit into my schedule. I was advised to take an evolution class, and was skeptical. But, I
- [DNA Day 2025](https://pged.org/2025/04/24/dna-day-2025/): Celebrate DNA Day with Us! 3 Ways to Make a Difference
- [Winners of  “Share Your Stance on Personal Genetics (SYS)” Copies!](https://pged.org/2025/04/18/winners-of-sys-copies/): PGED is thrilled to announce the winners of our DNA Day contest! Five entrants, chosen at random, were selected on April 15th to receive free copies of “Share Your Stance on Personal Genetics (SYS)”. Share Your Stance on Personal Genetics (SYS) is PGED’s first tabletop conversation starter about science, policy, technology, and identity in the
- [Our First Tabletop Game: “Share Your Stance on Personal Genetics (SYS)”!](https://pged.org/2025/04/04/sys-launch-announcement/): PGED is thrilled to announce the launch of our conversation-sparking card game! Share Your Stance on Personal Genetics (SYS) is PGED’s first tabletop conversation starter. SYS is an opinion-sharing card game for curious explorers of science, policy, technology, and identity in the genomic age. We will also be offering a limited number of professionally-printed card
- [March 2025 Newsletter](https://pged.org/2025/03/31/march-2025-newsletter/): PGED News & Updates for March 2025.
- [Madelene Loftin](https://pged.org/2025/03/04/madelene-loftin/): Gill chatted with Madelene Loftin to learn more about her innovative and impactful work at HudsonAlpha, a nonprofit biotechnology research institute in Huntsville, Alabama. Introducing Madelene Gill: What's one project that you are especially proud of? Madelene: Every year HudsonAlpha puts out Biotechnology Discoveries and Applications, an annual guidebook. The guidebook is a series of
- [February 2025 Newsletter](https://pged.org/2025/02/26/february-2025-newsletter/): PGED news & Updates for February 2025.
- [Fabienne Mondesir](https://pged.org/2025/02/18/fabienne-mondesir/): Gill chatted with Fabienne Mondesir to learn more about her work as a science teacher in an alternative, public high school in Boston. Introducing Fabienne Gill: Why did you go into teaching? Fabienne: I wanted to get young people passionate about biology and motivate them to pursue careers in the field. I’m a Haitian-American black
- [August 2024 Newsletter](https://pged.org/2024/08/29/august-2024-newsletter/): PGED News & Updates for August 2024.
- [September 2024 Newsletter](https://pged.org/2024/09/30/september-2024-newsletter/): PGED News & Updates for September 2024.
- [October 2024 Newsletter](https://pged.org/2024/10/29/october-2024-newsletter/): PGD News & Updates for October 2024.
- [Giving Tuesday 2024](https://pged.org/2024/12/03/giving-tuesday-2024/): Consider supporting PGED this Giving Tuesday!
- [November 2024 Newsletter](https://pged.org/2024/11/22/november-2024-newsletter/): PGED News & Updates for November 2024.
- [December 2024 Newsletter](https://pged.org/2024/12/19/december-2024-newsletter/): PGED News & Updates for December 2024.
- [January 2025 Newsletter](https://pged.org/2025/01/31/january-newsletter/): PGED News & Updates for January 2025.
- [Trey Lawrence](https://pged.org/2025/01/07/trey-lawrence/): Gill chatted with Trey Lawrence to learn more about his passions for research and community involvement on his college campus. Introducing Trey Gill: I am amazed that you fit in so many activities during your day! I’m curious to know why you decided to study biology. Trey: Biology has always been my favorite topic in
- [Michael Friend](https://pged.org/2024/11/01/michael-friend/): Gill met with Michael Friend to learn about his work in patient advocacy and education for people living with genetic health conditions. Introducing Michael Gill: What does your workday usually look like? Michael: My days are built around engaging with community leaders to address the root causes of distrust in new and emerging technologies, particularly
- [Alison & Dale Batie](https://pged.org/2024/12/02/alison-and-dale-batie/): Gill met with Alison & Dale Batie to learn how they bring personal genetics into their science and social studies classrooms in South Dakota. Introducing Alison & Dale Gill: What does your workday usually look like? Dale: I teach high school social studies and instrumental music for grades 5 through 12. This is my 27th
- [Shoumita Dasgupta](https://pged.org/2024/04/25/shoumita-dasgupta/): Welcome to the first edition of our new feature, the PGED Community Spotlight! We’ll use this recurring column to profile some of the amazing people we have been fortunate enough to connect with through PGED. Some people are collaborators who have worked with PGED regularly, some will be like-hearted people who we have admired from
- [Tobias Deml](https://pged.org/2024/06/28/tobias-deml/): We sat down with Tobias Deml to learn more about his work and passion for making a positive social impact on viewers and the entertainment industry. Introducing Tobias Deml Meredith: How did you first get connected with PGED? Toby: PGED reached out through the SIE Society, which I co-founded in 2020, to ask about a
- [Yvonne Chan & Eric ʻIwakeliʻi Tong](https://pged.org/2024/07/31/yvonne-and-eric/): PGED's Gill McNeil was grateful for the opportunity to connect with Yvonne and Eric and learn about their community science work in Hawai'i. Introducing Yvonne & Eric Gill: Tell me a bit about your work. Yvonne: At ‘Iolani, my focus is on community science. Community science is about getting students and teachers to do real
- [Richard Randolph](https://pged.org/2024/08/20/richard-randolph/): PGED's Gill McNeil sat down with Richard Randolph to learn more about his work and dedication to promoting dialogue on science and spirituality. Introducing Richard Gill: Tell me a bit about what you do. Richard: I'm the Founder and Director of the Science and Spirituality Institute (SSI), which is a new nonprofit organized to promote
- [Roshni Patel & Alvina Adimoelja](https://pged.org/2024/10/09/roshni-patel-alvina-adimoelja/): Gill joined Roshni Patel and Alvina Adimoelja to learn more about their proudest projects - including creating an Introduction to Genetics, Ethics, and Society college course. Introducing Roshni & Alvina Gill: Tell me a bit about what you do. Roshni: I’m doing research right now and hoping to get back into teaching soon. My research
- [Exciting News: We're Live with a Fresh New Website!](https://pged.org/2024/08/20/announcement-summer-events/): PGED is thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new website! After months of planning and design work, we’re excited to finally share our revamped online space with you. Our new site isn’t just a facelift — it’s a complete upgrade designed to enhance your experience with our resources. We’ve also integrated your feedback into
- [Introducing PGED v2.0!](https://pged.org/2024/06/10/announcement-new-website/): Our Guiding Principles We believe deeply that it is through the reciprocal exchange of knowledge and perspectives that people are empowered to create a future where genetics serves all. Through awareness and dialogue, people can consider the relevance and impact of genetics in their own lives and make informed decisions based on their needs and values. This work

## Pages

- [Homepage](https://pged.org/): Personal Genetics Education & Dialogue (PGED) offers insights into DNA, genetics and resources for a deeper understanding of personal genetics.
- [Genetics, Athlete Health, & Human Performance](https://pged.org/genetics-athlete-health-human-performance/): Schedule Timing and sessions are subject to change. 12 PM - Luncheon Marnie Gelbart PGED DirectorHarvard Medical School Ting Wu PGED Founder, Professor of GeneticsHarvard Medical School 2 PM - Opening Remarks & Grounding Robin Bowman PGED Director of Education & EngagementHarvard Medical School Alicia Whittington Director of Engagement & Health Equity ResearchThe Football Players
- [Convenings](https://pged.org/convenings/)
- [Meet Our Team](https://pged.org/meet-our-team/)
- [Impacts](https://pged.org/impacts/): Explore PGED's personal genetics publications and how our work in education and research impacts health, technology, and understanding of DNA.
- [Share Your Stance on Personal Genetics: A Conversation-Sparking Card Game](https://pged.org/sys/): Share Your Stance is PGED’s First Tabletop Conversation-Starter Share Your Stance on Personal Genetics (SYS) is an opinion-sharing card game for curious explorers of science, policy, technology, and identity in the genomic age. SYS will set you on a mind-bending exploration to learn new things about yourself and the world around you! Play with Free
- [Faith Communities](https://pged.org/faith-communities/)
- [Venture Beyond the Horizon in Genetics](https://pged.org/2025-forum/)
- [Events](https://pged.org/events-page/)
- [Four Corners](https://pged.org/four-corners/)
- [Share Your Stance on Personal Genetics: Human Health Cards](https://pged.org/sys-human-health-cards/)
- [Share Your Stance on Personal Genetics: Ancestry Cards](https://pged.org/sys-ancestry-cards/)
- [Share Your Stance on Personal Genetics: Environment Cards](https://pged.org/sys-environment-cards/)
- [Share Your Stance on Personal Genetics: Privacy Cards](https://pged.org/sys-privacy-cards/)
- [Share Your Stance on Personal Genetics: Agriculture Cards](https://pged.org/sys-agriculture-cards-1/)
- [About Us](https://pged.org/about-us/): We raise awareness about genetics research and discuss how genetic technologies impact people’s lives now and in the future.
- [Share Your Stance on Personal Genetics: Challenge Cards & Gameplay Agreements](https://pged.org/sys-challenge-cards-gameplay-agreements/): What Are Challenge Cards? The challenge cards add a unique twist to the discussion! The challenge cards offer an action, question, or new idea to consider with the Big Idea. The cards encourage deeper thinking, empathy, and engagement among players, making game discussions even more dynamic. There are 15 challenge cards in the deck. What
- [Communities](https://pged.org/communities/)
- [What We Do](https://pged.org/what-we-do/): Personal Genetics Education & Dialogue offers genetics education programs, workshops, webinars, and conferences for scientists and individuals.
- [Support Us](https://pged.org/support-us/): Support personal genetics education and contribute to science. Learn how your donations fund vital genetics education and research.
- [TV & Film Projects](https://pged.org/tv-film-projects/)
- [Contact Us](https://pged.org/contact-us/)
- [Genome Editing](https://pged.org/genome-editing/)
- [Genetics & Ancestry](https://pged.org/genetics-ancestry/)
- [History of Eugenics](https://pged.org/history-of-eugenics/)
- [Policymakers](https://pged.org/policymakers/)
- [GSA Partnership](https://pged.org/gsa-partnership/)
- [Genetics Professionals](https://pged.org/genetics-professionals/)
- [Educators](https://pged.org/educators/): PGED offers professional development workshops, webinars, and resources on personal genetics for educators to integrate genetics into classrooms.
- [Genetics & Health](https://pged.org/genetics-health/): Genetics and health are linked through genome editing, genetic testing, and key health determinants, shaping overall well-being and medical advances.
- [What is Personal Genetics?](https://pged.org/what-is-personal-genetics/): Discover what is personal genetics and how it impacts lives. Learn about its meaning and how it can enhance health and wellness.
- [Exploring Difference in the Biology Classroom](https://pged.org/exploring-difference-in-the-biology-classroom-2/)
- [Copyright Policy Statement](https://pged.org/copyright-policy-statement/)
- [Terms of Use](https://pged.org/terms-of-use/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://pged.org/privacy-policy/)
- [Community Spotlights](https://pged.org/community-spotlights/): Explore personal genetics stories and community impact, highlighting how genetics shapes lives and advances education in diverse communities.
- [ARC/SEPA](https://pged.org/arc/)
- [Resource Hub](https://pged.org/resource-hub/): Access a range of personal genetics resources, including educational videos, lessons, and guides to enhance your understanding of genetics.
- [News & Updates](https://pged.org/news-updates/)
- [Resource Feedback Form](https://pged.org/resource-feedback-form/)
- [Third Congressional Briefing](https://pged.org/briefing-subpage-3/)
- [Fourth Congressional Briefing](https://pged.org/briefing-subpage-4/)
- [Sixth Congressional Briefing](https://pged.org/briefing-subpage-6/)
- [Fifth Congressional Briefing](https://pged.org/briefing-subpage-5/)
- [First Congressional Briefing](https://pged.org/briefing-subpage-1/)
- [Second Congressional Briefing](https://pged.org/briefing-subpage-2/)
- [02 – Basic Interior (Components)](https://pged.org/sample-page/)
- [04 - Community Spotlights](https://pged.org/04-community-spotlights/)
- [Thanks for contacting PGED!](https://pged.org/contact-form-confirmation/)
- [05 - Support Us](https://pged.org/05-support-us/)
- [04 - Community Spotlights (Withow Paginator)](https://pged.org/04-community-spotlights-2/)
- [01 - Basic Interior (Guidelines)](https://pged.org/01-basic-interior-guidelines/)
- [03 - Directory Management Template for Resource Hub](https://pged.org/03-directory-management-template-for-resource-hub/)
- [Congressional Briefings](https://pged.org/congressional-briefings/)
- [Newsletter - Confirmation](https://pged.org/newsletter-confirmation/)
- [Accessibility Policy](https://pged.org/accessibility-policy/)

## Venues

- [Ten Oaks Ballroom](https://pged.org/venue/ten-oaks-ballroom/)
- [Options Employment & Education Services](https://pged.org/venue/options-employment-education-services/)
- [Horace Furness High School](https://pged.org/venue/horace-furness-high-school/)
- [Boston University](https://pged.org/venue/boston-university/)
- [Montgomery College](https://pged.org/venue/montgomery-college/)
- [Hall Memorial Library](https://pged.org/venue/hall-memorial-library/)
- [Center for Excellence in Education](https://pged.org/venue/center-for-excellence-in-education/)
- [Sheraton Hotel](https://pged.org/venue/sheraton-hotel/)
- [Boston Day & Evening Academy](https://pged.org/venue/boston-day-evening-academy/)
- [Harvard Medical School](https://pged.org/venue/harvard-medical-school/)
- [Virtual](https://pged.org/venue/virtual/)
- [Morgan State University](https://pged.org/venue/morgan-state-university/)
- [Tufts University](https://pged.org/venue/tufts-university/)
- [Framingham State University](https://pged.org/venue/framingham-state-university/)
- [University of Rhode Island](https://pged.org/venue/university-of-rhode-island/)
- [Chicago](https://pged.org/venue/chicago/)
- [LA Trade Tech College](https://pged.org/venue/la-trade-tech-college/)
- [Boston Convention & Exhibition Center](https://pged.org/venue/boston-convention-exhibition-center/)
- [Cambridge Science Festival](https://pged.org/venue/cambridge-science-festival/)
- [MIT Museum](https://pged.org/venue/mit-museum/)
- [National Harbor](https://pged.org/venue/national-harbor/)
- [Germantown](https://pged.org/venue/germantown/)
- [Simsbury](https://pged.org/venue/simsbury/)
- [Boston](https://pged.org/venue/boston/)
- [Rockville](https://pged.org/venue/rockville/)
- [Los Angeles](https://pged.org/venue/los-angeles/)
- [Omaha](https://pged.org/venue/omaha/)
- [Rockville Science Center](https://pged.org/venue/rockville-science-center/)
- [Montebello Elementary School](https://pged.org/venue/montebello-elementary-school/)
- [North Haven Memorial Library](https://pged.org/venue/north-haven-memorial-library/)
- [University of Connecticut](https://pged.org/venue/university-of-connecticut/)
- [Skirball Cultural Center](https://pged.org/venue/skirball-cultural-center/)
- [Wellesley Books](https://pged.org/venue/wellesley-books/)
- [Filmmaker Lodge](https://pged.org/venue/filmmaker-lodge/)
- [Edith Wheeler Memorial Library](https://pged.org/venue/edith-wheeler-memorial-library/)
- [Fairfield Branch Library](https://pged.org/venue/fairfield-branch-library/)
- [Public Library of New London](https://pged.org/venue/public-library-of-new-london/)
- [Beekley Community Library](https://pged.org/venue/beekley-community-library/)
- [Walter E. Washington Convention Center](https://pged.org/venue/walter-e-washington-convention-center/)
- [Whiton Branch Library](https://pged.org/venue/whiton-branch-library/)
- [The Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel](https://pged.org/venue/the-renaissance-baltimore-harborplace-hotel/)
- [Atwater Memorial Library](https://pged.org/venue/atwater-memorial-library/)
- [Edward Smith Library](https://pged.org/venue/edward-smith-library/)
- [Baltimore Underground Science Space (BUGSS)](https://pged.org/venue/baltimore-underground-science-space-bugss/)
- [Fairmount Heights Library](https://pged.org/venue/fairmount-heights-library/)
- [Largo-Kettering Library](https://pged.org/venue/largo-kettering-library/)
- [Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Executive Meeting Center](https://pged.org/venue/hilton-washington-dc-rockville-executive-meeting-center/)
- [Hyattsville Library](https://pged.org/venue/hyattsville-library/)
- [Gateway Pavilion - Pier 2](https://pged.org/venue/gateway-pavilion-pier-2/)
- [Museum of Science](https://pged.org/venue/museum-of-science/)

## Organizers

- [National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine](https://pged.org/organizer/national-academies-of-sciences-engineering-and-medicine/)
- [Alliance for Genetic Counseling Fellowwhip](https://pged.org/organizer/alliance-for-genetic-counseling-fellowwhip-2/)
- [The New York Academy of Sciences](https://pged.org/organizer/the-new-york-academy-of-sciences-2/)
- [Worcester Public Schools](https://pged.org/organizer/worcester-public-schools/)
- [Sigma Xi](https://pged.org/organizer/sigma-xi-2/)
- [St. Thomas Aquinas High School](https://pged.org/organizer/st-thomas-aquinas-high-school-2/)
- [Maryland STEM Festival](https://pged.org/organizer/maryland-stem-festival/)
- [Largo-Kettering Library](https://pged.org/organizer/largo-kettering-library-2/)
- [Fairmount Heights Library](https://pged.org/organizer/fairmount-heights-library-2/)
- [Skype a Scientist](https://pged.org/organizer/skype-a-scientist-2/)
- [Baltimore Underground Science Space (BUGSS)](https://pged.org/organizer/baltimore-underground-science-space-bugss-2/)
- [Boston University Genetic Counseling Program](https://pged.org/organizer/boston-university-genetic-counseling-program/)
- [Amgen Biotech Experience Massachusetts](https://pged.org/organizer/amgen-biotech-experience-massachusetts-2/)
- [North Branford Public Libraries](https://pged.org/organizer/north-branford-public-libraries-2/)
- [Genomics Education Partnership](https://pged.org/organizer/genomics-education-partnership-2/)
- [Public Library of New London](https://pged.org/organizer/public-library-of-new-london-3/)
- [Baltimore Science Fiction Society, Inc.](https://pged.org/organizer/baltimore-science-fiction-society-inc-2/)
- [Options Employment & Education Services](https://pged.org/organizer/options-employment-education-services-2/)
- [National Human Genome Research Institute](https://pged.org/organizer/national-human-genome-research-institute-2/)
- [Manchester Public Library](https://pged.org/organizer/manchester-public-library-2/)
- [Hall Memorial Library](https://pged.org/organizer/hall-memorial-library/)
- [Beekley Community Library](https://pged.org/organizer/beekley-community-library-2/)
- [Public Library of New London](https://pged.org/organizer/public-library-of-new-london-2/)
- [Fairfield Public Library](https://pged.org/organizer/fairfield-public-library-2/)
- [Edith Wheeler Memorial Library](https://pged.org/organizer/edith-wheeler-memorial-library-2/)
- [Sundance Film Festival](https://pged.org/organizer/sundance-film-festival-2/)
- [Wellesley Books](https://pged.org/organizer/wellesley-books-2/)
- [North Haven Memorial Library](https://pged.org/organizer/north-haven-memorial-library-2/)
- [American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)](https://pged.org/organizer/american-association-for-the-advancement-of-science-aaas/)
- [Genetics Society of America](https://pged.org/organizer/genetics-society-of-america-2/)
- [Los Angeles Public Library](https://pged.org/organizer/los-angeles-public-library/)
- [American Association of Biological Anthropologists](https://pged.org/organizer/american-association-of-biological-anthropologists/)
- [Social Impact Entertainment Society](https://pged.org/organizer/social-impact-entertainment-society/)
- [New England Regional Genetics Group Inc.](https://pged.org/organizer/new-england-regional-genetics-group-inc/)
- [Boston Day & Evening Academy](https://pged.org/organizer/boston-day-evening-academy/)
- [Personal Genetics Education & Dialogue](https://pged.org/organizer/personal-genetics-education-dialogue/)
- [Ricardo Medina](https://pged.org/organizer/ricardo-medina/)
- [Morgan State University](https://pged.org/organizer/morgan-state-university/)
- [Maryland & DC Society of Genetic Counselors](https://pged.org/organizer/maryland-dc-society-of-genetic-counselors/)
- [American Society of Human Genetics](https://pged.org/organizer/american-society-of-human-genetics/)
- [Tufts University](https://pged.org/organizer/tufts-university/)
- [Eureka! MetroWest](https://pged.org/organizer/eureka-metrowest/)
- [University of Rhode Island](https://pged.org/organizer/university-of-rhode-island/)
- [National Society of Genetic Counselors](https://pged.org/organizer/national-society-of-genetic-counselors/)
- [National College Resources Foundation](https://pged.org/organizer/national-college-resources-foundation/)
- [Front Line Genomics](https://pged.org/organizer/front-line-genomics/)
- [MIT Museum](https://pged.org/organizer/mit-museum/)
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- [Maryland and DC Society of Genetic Counselors](https://pged.org/organizer/maryland-and-dc-society-of-genetic-counselors-2/)
- [Center for Excellence in Education](https://pged.org/organizer/center-for-excellence-in-education-2/)
- [Rockville Science Center](https://pged.org/organizer/rockville-science-center-2/)
- [JAX](https://pged.org/organizer/jax/)
- [Rockville Science Center](https://pged.org/organizer/rockville-science-center/)
- [Rockville Science Center](https://pged.org/organizer/rockville-science-center/)
- [Center for Excellence in Education](https://pged.org/organizer/center-for-excellence-in-education/)
- [Maryland and DC Society of Genetic Counselors](https://pged.org/organizer/maryland-and-dc-society-of-genetic-counselors/)
- [Genetics Society of America](https://pged.org/organizer/genetics-society-of-america/)
- [North Haven Memorial Library](https://pged.org/organizer/north-haven-memorial-library/)
- [Wellesley Books](https://pged.org/organizer/wellesley-books/)
- [Sundance Film Festival](https://pged.org/organizer/sundance-film-festival/)
- [Edith Wheeler Memorial Library](https://pged.org/organizer/edith-wheeler-memorial-library/)
- [Fairfield Public Library](https://pged.org/organizer/fairfield-public-library/)
- [Public Library of New London](https://pged.org/organizer/public-library-of-new-london/)
- [Beekley Community Library](https://pged.org/organizer/beekley-community-library/)
- [Manchester Public Library](https://pged.org/organizer/manchester-public-library/)
- [National Human Genome Research Institute](https://pged.org/organizer/national-human-genome-research-institute/)
- [Options Employment & Education Services](https://pged.org/organizer/options-employment-education-services/)
- [Baltimore Science Fiction Society, Inc.](https://pged.org/organizer/baltimore-science-fiction-society-inc/)
- [Public Library of New London](https://pged.org/organizer/public-library-of-new-london/)
- [Genomics Education Partnership](https://pged.org/organizer/genomics-education-partnership/)
- [North Branford Public Libraries](https://pged.org/organizer/north-branford-public-libraries/)
- [Amgen Biotech Experience Massachusetts](https://pged.org/organizer/amgen-biotech-experience-massachusetts/)
- [Baltimore Underground Science Space (BUGSS)](https://pged.org/organizer/baltimore-underground-science-space-bugss/)
- [Skype a Scientist](https://pged.org/organizer/skype-a-scientist/)
- [Fairmount Heights Library](https://pged.org/organizer/fairmount-heights-library/)
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- [St. Thomas Aquinas High School](https://pged.org/organizer/st-thomas-aquinas-high-school/)
- [Sigma Xi](https://pged.org/organizer/sigma-xi/)
- [University of Nebraska-Lincoln Center for Science, Mathematics and Computer Education](https://pged.org/organizer/university-of-nebraska-lincoln-center-for-science-mathematics-and-computer-education/)
- [The New York Academy of Sciences](https://pged.org/organizer/the-new-york-academy-of-sciences/)
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- [Alliance for Genetic Counseling Fellowwhip](https://pged.org/organizer/alliance-for-genetic-counseling-fellowwhip/)

## Events

- [Roundtable on Genomics & Precision Health (ONLINE)](https://pged.org/event/roundtable-on-genomics-precision-health-online/): 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.
- [Co-imagining Workshop at the Museum of Science (Boston, MA)](https://pged.org/event/co-imagining-workshop-at-the-museum-of-science-boston-ma/): 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
- [Warren Alpert Foundation Alliance for Genetic Counseling Summer Internship Presentation (ONLINE)](https://pged.org/event/warren-alpert-foundation-alliance-for-genetic-counseling-summer-internship-presentation-online/): 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.
- [Teacher Professional Development with Worcester Public Schools (Part 4) - Worcester, MA](https://pged.org/event/teacher-professional-development-with-worcester-public-schools-part-4-worcester-ma/): 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
- [Teacher Professional Development with Worcester Public Schools (Part 3) - Worcester, MA](https://pged.org/event/teacher-professional-development-with-worcester-public-schools-part-3-worcester-ma/): 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
- [PGED Booth at America Innovates - San Francisco, CA](https://pged.org/event/pged-booth-at-america-innovates-san-francisco-ca/): 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.
- [Inclusive Pedigrees at Worcester Public Schools - Worcester, MA](https://pged.org/event/inclusive-pedigrees-at-worcester/): 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
- [Personal Genetics Professional Development Workshop - Boston, MA](https://pged.org/event/personal-genetics-workshop-boston/): 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.
- [Engaging Scientists in Personal Genetics](https://pged.org/event/engaging-scientists-in-personal-genetics/): PGED will present our past work and ongoing activities to students, faculty, and staff of the HMS Genetics Department.
- [Gene Editing & CRISPR with St. Thomas Episcopal Church - ONLINE](https://pged.org/event/gene-editing-crispr-with-st-thomas-episcopal-church-online/): 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
- [Teacher Professional Development Workshops with Worcester Public Schools (3/3) - Worcester, MA](https://pged.org/event/teacher-professional-development-workshops-with-worcester-public-schools-3-3-worcester-ma/): 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
- [Teacher Professional Development Workshops with Worcester Public Schools (2/3) - Worcester, MA](https://pged.org/event/teacher-professional-development-workshops-with-worcester-public-schools-⅔-worcester-ma/): 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
- [Sex, Genetics and Athletics with St. Thomas Episcopal Church - ONLINE](https://pged.org/event/sex-genetics-and-athletics-with-st-thomas-episcopal-church-online/): Athletics are often divided into men’s and women’s categories in an effort to foster fair competition, but efforts to define who qualifies to compete in the women’s events have been controversial. Our conversation will focus on athletics (commonly referred to as “track and field” in the US) as a lens to examine the biology of
- [Ancestry Testing and Identity with St. Thomas Episcopal Church - ONLINE](https://pged.org/event/ancestry-testing-and-identity-with-st-thomas-episcopal-church-online/): Technological developments in genetics have enabled people to learn about their ancestry and connect with relatives around the globe. This program explores the science behind genetic testing for ancestry and family history purposes, as well as its limitations. Participants will discuss concepts of ancestry and the impact that direct-to-consumer ancestry tests can have on their
- [Genetics, History, and the American Eugenics Movement with St. Thomas Episcopal Church - ONLINE](https://pged.org/event/genetics-history-and-the-american-eugenics-movement-with-st-thomas-episcopal-church-online/): New genetic technologies are allowing us to assess and alter our own DNA and that of other living things, which brings excitement about the potential for treating disease, as well as fear that some applications could lead to serious harms. This program will explore the history of genetics and how this history may be relevant
- [Introduction to Personal Genetics with St. Thomas Episcopal Church - ONLINE](https://pged.org/event/introduction-to-personal-genetics-with-st-thomas-episcopal-church-online/): 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,
- [Ancestry and Identity with PGED at the Hyattsville Library - Hyattsville MD](https://pged.org/event/ancestry-and-identity-with-pged-at-the-hyattsville-library-hyattsville-md/): Technological developments in genetics have enabled people to learn about their ancestry and connect with relatives around the globe. This program explores the science and limitations of genetic testing for ancestry and family history purposes. Participants will examine the impact that direct-to-consumer ancestry tests can have on their personal, familial, and cultural identities.
- [Boston Day & Evening Academy - Boston, MA](https://pged.org/event/boston-day-evening-academy-boston-ma-2/): Marnie & Ting are looking forward to returning to Boston Day & Evening Academy, an alternative high school in the Boston Public Schools. They’ll be visiting with students as part of PGED alum Fabienne Mondesir and Julie Park’s Project Month class “Grey’s at BDEA” on anatomy and physiology.
- [The Science of Us: An Introduction to Biological Anthropology at the Baltimore Underground Science Space (BUGSS) - Baltimore, MD](https://pged.org/event/the-science-of-us-an-introduction-to-biological-anthropology-at-the-baltimore-underground-science-space-bugss-baltimore-md/): Where did humans come from? What makes us special? What can the study of our biology and behavior tell us about ourselves? Join scientists from the American Association of Biological Anthropology in an interactive, informal program to explore different areas of study within the field of biological anthropology, including human origins and evolution, primate behavior
- [Let’s Talk Genetics: A Workshop for Educators and Science Communicators - ONLINE](https://pged.org/event/lets-talk-genetics-a-workshop-for-educators-and-science-communicators-online/): How does your health relate to your genes? What can (and what can’t) commercial ancestry testing tell you? How does law enforcement use DNA in criminal investigations? Join Personal Genetics Education and Dialogue (PGED) for an interactive workshop about genetics advances and their applications, including how to foster conversations about these topics in classrooms and
- [Teacher Professional Development Workshops with Worcester Public Schools - Worcester, MA](https://pged.org/event/teacher-professional-development-workshops-with-worcester-public-schools-worcester-ma/): 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
- [Centering Identity, Values and Worldview in Science Engagement - Presentation in Religion and Science Seminar, Shippensburg University - Shippensburg, PA](https://pged.org/event/centering-identity-values-and-worldview-in-science-engagement-presentation-in-religion-and-science-seminar-shippensburg-university-shippensburg-pa/): A presentation on best practices for science engagement with a focus on science-faith dialogue. Rob will discuss both his work at DoSER and at PGED, and lead the class in the Share Your Stance activity.
- [Science Tuesday at Rockville Science Center - ONLINE](https://pged.org/event/science-tuesday-at-rockville-science-center-online/): 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
- [Personal Genetics Engagement in Classrooms & Communities - Livestream w/Skype-A-Scientist - ONLINE](https://pged.org/event/personal-genetics-engagement-in-classrooms-communities-livestream-w-skype-a-scientist-online-2/): 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
- [Share Your Stance at No Coast SciComm Fun & Games Symposium - ONLINE](https://pged.org/event/share-your-stance-at-no-coast-scicomm-fun-games-symposium-online/): 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
- [IFORE 2025 - Sigma Xi International Forum on Research Excellence - Share Your Stance Workshop - ONLINE](https://pged.org/event/ifore-2025-sigma-xi-international-forum-on-research-excellence-share-your-stance-workshop-online/): Share Your Stance: Promoting Dialogue and Reflection about Genetics Advances Through an Interactive Card Activity.
- [Meeting the moment: Impactful science communication and education on genetics - ONLINE](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/): 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
- [Ancestry & Identity at Edward Smith Library - Northford, CT (POSTPONED)](https://pged.org/event/ancestry-identity-at-edward-smith-library-northford-ct/): Explore the intersection of science, innovation, and society with our ‘Introduction to DNA Ancestry Testing’ program. Technological developments in genetics have enabled people to become more informed healthcare consumers and connected to their extended family around the globe. This program explores genetic testing for ancestry and family history purposes. Attendees will have the opportunity to
- [CAPCLAVE 2025 Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention - Rockville MD](https://pged.org/event/capclave-2025-science-fiction-and-fantasy-convention-rockville-md/): 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
- [St Thomas Aquinas High School HOSA Chapter Presentation - ONLINE](https://pged.org/event/st-thomas-aquinas-high-school-hosa-chapter-presentation-online/): 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.
- [Biotech and Healthcare Expo (MD STEM Festival). - Rockville, MD](https://pged.org/event/biotech-and-healthcare-expo-md-stem-festival-rockville-md/): Students of Robert Frost Middle School will have an opportunity to learn about advances in biotechnology and healthcare and consider possible career paths in the field. The event is part of the 2025 MD STEM Festival.
- [Introduction to Personal Genetics at Largo-Kettering Library - Largo, MD](https://pged.org/event/introduction-to-personal-genetics-at-largo-kettering-library-largo-md/): 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,
- [Introduction to Personal Genetics at Fairmount Heights Library - Fairmount Heights, MD](https://pged.org/event/introduction-to-personal-genetics-at-fairmount-heights-library-fairmount-heights-md/): 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,
- [Maryland and DC Society of Genetic Counselors Annual Genetics Conference - Columbia, MD](https://pged.org/event/maryland-and-dc-society-of-genetic-counselors-annual-genetics-conference-columbia-md/): PGED will staff an exhibitor table to share our resources and programming with genetics counselors, educators and students.
- [Personal Genetics in the Classroom with Amgen Biotech Experience - ONLINE](https://pged.org/event/personal-genetics-in-the-classroom-with-amgen-biotech-experience-online/): 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.
- [Community STEM Day at Rockville Science Center - Rockville, MD](https://pged.org/event/community-stem-day-at-rockville-science-center-rockville-md/): 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.
- [Sex, Genetics & Athletics at Baltimore Underground Science Space (BUGSS) - Baltimore, MD](https://pged.org/event/sex-genetics-athletics-at-baltimore-underground-science-space-bugss-baltimore-md/): Athletics are often divided into men’s and women’s categories to foster fair competition, but efforts to define who qualifies to compete in the women’s events have been controversial. In this interactive event, attendees will use athletics (commonly referred to as “track and field” in the US) as a lens to examine the biology of sex
- [Personal Genetics for Prospective Genetic Counseling Students - ONLINE](https://pged.org/event/personal-genetics-for-prospective-genetic-counseling-students/): Gill and Marnie were 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 across five colleges with an interest in genetic counseling.
- [Engineering the World Around Us at Edward Smith Library - Northford, CT](https://pged.org/event/engineering-the-world-around-us-at-edward-smith-library-northford-ct/): 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
- [DNA, Crime, & Law Enforcement at Atwater Memorial Library - North Branford, CT](https://pged.org/event/dna-crime-law-enforcement-at-atwater-memorial-library-north-branford-ct/): 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
- [DNA, Crime, & Law Enforcement at Hall Memorial Library - Ellington, CT](https://pged.org/event/dna-crime-law-enforcement-at-hall-memorial-library-ellington-ct/): 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
- [Keynote - National Faculty workshop (Genomics Education Partnership) - ONLINE](https://pged.org/event/keynote-national-faculty-workshop-genomics-education-partnership-online/): Marnie has been invited to be a keynote speaker at the 2025 National Faculty Workshop of the Genomics Education Partnership (GEP). The GEP is a national collaborative of 261 faculty across 209 primarily undergraduate institutions, including community colleges, colleges, and universities. Marnie is excited to share PGED’s approach and curricular resources with this vibrant and
- [JAX Teaching the Genome Generation: Teacher Professional Development Workshops 3 & 4 - ONLINE](https://pged.org/event/jax-teaching-the-genome-generation-teacher-professional-development-workshops-3-4-online/): 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.
- [JAX Teaching the Genome Generation: Teacher Professional Development Workshops 1 & 2 - ONLINE](https://pged.org/event/jax-teaching-the-genome-generation-teacher-professional-development-workshops-1-2-online/): 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.
- [Genetics in Your Community: An Interactive Workshop to Explore Impactful Public Engagement - ONLINE](https://pged.org/event/genetics-in-your-community-an-interactive-workshop-to-explore-impactful-public-engagement-online/): 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
- [Introduction to Personal Genetics at the Hall Memorial Library - Ellington, CT](https://pged.org/event/introduction-to-personal-genetics-ellington-ct/): Are you curious about how your health relates to your genes? Have you ever wondered how ancestry testing works? What about how law enforcement uses DNA in criminal investigations? Explore science, innovation, and society with an ‘Introduction to Personal Genetics’ program. This program is an introductory experience for those interested in learning about the basics
- [Introduction to Personal Genetics at the Public Library of New London - New London, CT](https://pged.org/event/introduction-to-personal-genetics-at-the-public-library-of-new-london-new-london-ct-2/): Gill was invited to present PGED’s ‘Introduction to Personal Genetics’ program at the Public Library of New London. Explore the intersection of science, innovation, and society. Technological developments in genetics have enabled people to become more informed healthcare consumers and connected to their extended family around the globe. This program explores applications of genetic technologies,
- [BaltiCon - Baltimore, MD](https://pged.org/event/balticon-baltimore-md/): BaltiCon is a 4-day celebration of Science Fiction and Fantasy, celebrating its 59th anniversary this year! Rob is excited to attend and looks forward to serving as a panelist for three sessions: “My Favorite Monster,” “Religious Conflict in SF/F”, and “The Aliens Did Not Build Your Pyramids: Pseudoscience and Misinformation.”
- [Introduction to DNA, Crime & Law Enforcement at the Beekley Community Library- New Hartford, CT](https://pged.org/event/introduction-to-dna-crime-law-enforcement-new-hartford-ct/): 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
- [Rockville Science Day - Rockville, MD](https://pged.org/event/rockville-science-day-rockville-md-2/): PGED will host an exhibitor booth to support sharing and learning about genetics with families, educators, and other visitors at the 34th annual Rockville Science Day.
- [Classroom Visit (1/5): DNA, Crime & Law Enforcement - Hartford, CT](https://pged.org/event/classroom-visit-1-5-dna-crime-law-enforcement-hartford-ct/): Gill was invited back to Options Employment & Education Services in Hartford, CT, to deliver a program series for high school students. From May 7 through June 4, she will present a different PGED lesson - starting with DNA, Crime, & Law Enforcement! About the lesson: The collection and analysis of DNA is an important
- [Classroom Visit (2/5): How Does Ancestry Testing Work? - Hartford, CT](https://pged.org/event/classroom-visit-2-5-how-does-ancestry-testing-work-hartford-ct/): Gill was invited back to Options Employment & Education Services in Hartford, CT, to deliver a program series for high school students. From May 7 through June 4, she will present a different PGED lesson each week. The second lesson is ‘How Does Ancestry Testing Work?’ About the lesson: Technological developments in genetics have enabled
- [Classroom Visit (3/5): Personalized Medicine - Hartford, CT](https://pged.org/event/classroom-visit-3-5-personalized-medicine-hartford-ct/): Gill was invited back to Options Employment & Education Services in Hartford, CT, to deliver a program series for high school students. From May 7 through June 4, she will present a different PGED lesson. The third lesson is ‘Personalized Medicine’. About the lesson: Personalized medicine, also referred to as precision medicine, holds great promise
- [Classroom Visit (4/5): Genome Editing & the Environment - Hartford, CT](https://pged.org/event/classroom-visit-4-5-genome-editing-the-environment-hartford-ct/): Gill was invited back to Options Employment & Education Services in Hartford, CT, to deliver a program series for high school students. From May 7 through June 4, she will present a different PGED lesson. The fourth lesson is ‘Genome Editing & the Environment: Engineering the World Around Us’. About the lesson: Advances in genetic
- [Classroom Visit (5/5): Genome Editing & CRISPR - Hartford, CT](https://pged.org/event/classroom-visit-5-5-genome-editing-crispr-hartford-ct/): Gill was invited back to Options Employment & Education Services in Hartford, CT, to deliver a program series for high school students. From May 7 through June 4, she will present a different PGED lesson. The fifth and final lesson is ‘Genome Editing & CRISPR’. About the lesson: Techniques to easily modify DNA, known as
- [Culture Change in Genetics: A Community Forum - ONLINE](https://pged.org/event/culture-change-in-genetics-a-community-forum-online/): Join GSA and partners Personal Genetics Education & Dialogue (PGED) and the Reclaiming STEM Institute (RSI) on April 23, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. EDT, for an interactive forum on how our genetics community can foster a thriving and inclusive scientific culture, both within the field and with society at large. This will be the first
- [Ting Visits Horace Furness High School - Philadelphia, PA](https://pged.org/event/ting-visits-horace-furness-high-school/): While in town for a meeting of the National Human Genome Research Institute, Ting will visit Horace Furness High School in Philadelphia to discuss genetics with students.
- [NHGRI Outreach Meeting - Philadelphia, PA](https://pged.org/event/nhgri-outreach-meeting-philadelphia-pa/): Ting and Rob will attend the inaugural NHGRI Outreach Meeting, held adjacent to the 2025 NHGRI Training & Career Development Meeting (Philadelphia). The Outreach Meeting is designed to enhance collaboration and integration across various outreach programs and to generate a community of practice, fostering a robust and engaged genomic workforce.
- [Boston University Genetic Counseling Program Presentation](https://pged.org/event/boston-university-genetic-counseling-program-presentation/): 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
- [American Association of Biological Anthropologists (AABA) Annual Meeting - Baltimore MD](https://pged.org/event/american-association-of-biological-anthropologists-aaba-annual-meeting-baltimore-md/): Rob is excited to attend the annual meeting of his home science society in his third year as co-chair of the AABA education committee. He will be participating in outreach at Port Discovery on March 12th, and organized an Art, Culture, and Science Communication Expo on March 13th.
- [Introduction to Personal Genetics at the Manchester Public Library (Whiton Branch) - Manchester, CT](https://pged.org/event/introduction-to-personal-genetics-at-the-manchester-public-library-whiton-branch-manchester-ct/): 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 and connected to their extended family around the globe. This program explores applications of genetic technologies, including genetic testing, sequencing, and editing, for health, ancestry, and law
- [Awesome Con - Washington, D.C.](https://pged.org/event/awesome-con-washington-d-c/): Rob will host a PGED Exhibitor table at Awesome Con this year! In addition to sharing about our program resources, Rob will encourage attendees to try out “Share Your Stance” prompts in conversation with each other and share their perspectives on genetics issues on our response board.
- [Science Communication & Outreach for Public Engagement (SCOPE) Panel - ONLINE](https://pged.org/event/science-communication-outreach-for-public-engagement-scope-panel-online/): Gill was accepted to speak as a panelist for the February session of SCOPE. She will present about PGED’s Share Your Stance on Personal Genetics (SYS) tabletop conversation game. SCOPE sessions are geared toward grad students, postdocs, and faculty who love the idea of outreach and need a jumpstart. One of the ultimate goals of
- [Celebrating DNA Day at the MIT Museum - Cambridge, MA](https://pged.org/event/celebrating-dna-day-at-the-mit-museum-cambridge-ma/): Gill was invited to celebrate DNA Day at the MIT Museum! Join us for an afternoon of DNA curiosity and celebration. Learn about how genetics has evolved since the completion of the Human Genome Project during our Introduction to Personal Genetics presentation. Then, play Share Your Stance on Personal Genetics - a conversation-sparking card game
- [Introduction to Personal Genetics at the Public Library of New London - New London, CT](https://pged.org/event/introduction-to-personal-genetics-at-the-public-library-of-new-london-new-london-ct/): Gill was invited to present PGED’s ‘Introduction to Personal Genetics’ program at the Public Library of New London. Explore the intersection of science, innovation, and society with our ‘Introduction to DNA Ancestry Testing’ program. Technological developments in genetics have enabled people to become more informed healthcare consumers and connected to their extended family around the
- [Introduction to DNA Ancestry Testing at the Fairfield Branch Library - Fairfield, CT](https://pged.org/event/introduction-to-dna-ancestry-testing-at-the-fairfield-branch-library-fairfield-ct/): Gill was invited to present PGED’s ‘Introduction to DNA Ancestry Testing’ program at the Fairfield Woods Branch Library. Explore the intersection of science, innovation, and society with our ‘Introduction to DNA Ancestry Testing’ program. Technological developments in genetics have enabled people to become more informed healthcare consumers and connected to their extended family around the
- [Introduction to DNA Ancestry Testing at the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library - Monroe, CT](https://pged.org/event/introduction-to-dna-ancestry-testing-at-the-edith-wheeler-memorial-library-monroe-ct/): Gill was invited to present PGED’s ‘Introduction to DNA Ancestry Testing’ program at the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library. Explore the intersection of science, innovation, and society with our ‘Introduction to DNA Ancestry Testing’ program. Technological developments in genetics have enabled people to become more informed healthcare consumers and connected to their extended family around the
- [Genome Editing & the Environment Classroom Visit - Hartford, CT](https://pged.org/event/genome-editing-the-environment-classroom-visit-hartford-ct/): Gill will be presenting PGED’s Genome Editing & the Environment lesson to a class of middle school students at a Hartford public school. She is excited about the opportunity to connect with students!
- [Sundance Film Festival - The Big Conversation: Breaking Barriers - Park City, UT](https://pged.org/event/sundance-film-festival-the-big-conversation-breaking-barriers-park-city-ut/): 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
- [Scientific Literacy for Future Clergy - ONLINE](https://pged.org/event/scientific-literacy-for-future-clergy-online/): Rabbi Geoff Mitelman has invited Marnie to lead a session on genetics as part of his course through the Academy of Jewish Religion on "Scientific Literacy for Future Clergy,” which aims to equip future clergy with a basic understanding of scientific concepts. Marnie will provide an introduction to the field of genetics and what topics
- ["Where Biology Ends and Bias Begins" Author Event - Wellesley, MA](https://pged.org/event/where-biology-ends-and-bias-begins-author-event-wellesley-ma/): Marnie has been invited to join geneticist and educator Shoumita Dasgupta to discuss her new book, “Where Biology Ends and Bias Begins: Lessons on Belonging from Our DNA” at a launch event at Wellesley Books. Registration for this event is $5. The admission fee can be put towards the purchase of a new book. See
- [CANCELLED: Intro to Personal Genetics Classroom Visit - Storrs, CT](https://pged.org/event/intro-to-personal-genetics-classroom-visit-storrs-ct/): 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.
- [DNA, Crime, & Law Enforcement Library Program - North Haven, CT](https://pged.org/event/dna-crime-law-enforcement-library-program-north-haven-ct/): 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
- [Science Engagement With Faith Perspectives in Informal Science Learning- Symposium at the AAAS Annual Meeting - Boston MA](https://pged.org/event/science-engagement-with-faith-perspectives-in-informal-science-learning-symposium-at-the-aaas-annual-meeting-boston-ma/): Who decides how science will shape tomorrow? For scientific and technological advances to truly serve all people, there must be active engagement with society at large by scientists and policymakers, as well as educators and scientific institutions. Given growing concerns around social and political polarization on science topics such as vaccines, climate change, and gene
- [Science Communication and Education at the Intersection of Genetics and Justice - Boston, MA](https://pged.org/event/science-communication-and-education-at-the-intersection-of-genetics-and-justice-boston-ma/): Marnie is excited to collaborate with Boston University professor and author Shoumita Dasgupta and Associate Vice President of Education Jeanne Chowning (Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center) on a workshop on “Science Communication and Education at the Intersection of Genetics and Justice.” The workshop will be part of the 2025 annual meeting of the American Association for
- [Boston Day & Evening Academy - Boston, MA](https://pged.org/event/boston-day-evening-academy-boston-ma/): 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.
- [Impact + Profit Conference, Los Angeles, CA](https://pged.org/event/impact-profit-conference-los-angeles-ca/): The Social Impact Entertainment (SIE) Society is a valued PGED collaborator. Its mission is to educate, connect, and empower professionals in entertainment, non-profit, and business to harness storytelling for greater social good and measurable impact. At their annual Impact + Profit conference, Robin and Gill will meet producers and storytellers who specialize in impact and
- [Tufts Civic Science Course - Medford, MA](https://pged.org/event/tufts-civic-science-course-medford-ma/): 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.
- [BioTech Health Expo - Gaithersburg MD](https://pged.org/event/biotech-health-expo-gaithersburg-md/): Rob will be hosting a PGED booth at an expo event at Montgomery Village Middle School as part of MDSTEMFest programming to support middle school students in learning about advances in biology and medicine.
- [ONLINE - CEE Educator Webinar](https://pged.org/event/online-cee-educator-webinar/): 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.
- [Early Genetics Career Chat with Undergraduate Students (2/2) - Storrs, CT](https://pged.org/event/early-genetics-career-chat-with-undergraduate-students-2-2-storrs-ct/): 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
- [Early Genetics Career Chat with Undergraduate Students (1/2) - Storrs, CT](https://pged.org/event/early-genetics-career-chat-with-undergraduate-students-1-2-storrs-ct/): Gill was invited to share her early career experience with the AH 3060: Healthcare Genetics class of undergraduate students at the University of Connecticut. She will chat with sophomores, juniors, and seniors about her experiences in genetics research, clinical opportunities, program management, and both formal and informal education. She is excited to demonstrate a variety
- [Introduction to Personal Genetics & Ancestry Testing - North Haven, CT](https://pged.org/event/introduction-to-personal-genetics-ancestry-testing-north-haven-ct/): 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
- [Drosophila Research Conference - San Diego, CA](https://pged.org/event/drosophila-research-conference-san-diego-ca/): 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.
- [Morgan State University STEMExpo - Baltimore, MD](https://pged.org/event/morgan-state-university-stemexpo-baltimore-md/): Rob will represent PGED as an exhibitor at Morgan State University’s annual STEM day to share about PGED with educators and families and provide an opportunity to share, learn, and reflect on emerging genetics topics.
- [Community STEM Day at the Rockville Science Center - Rockville MD](https://pged.org/event/community-stem-day-at-the-rockville-science-center-rockville-md/): Rob will represent PGED as an exhibitor at a Community STEM Day at the Rockville Science Center. Come learn about gene editing, and share your perspectives on this and other forefront genetics applications.
- [ONLINE - Science Engagement with Faith Communities (in Spanish)](https://pged.org/event/online-science-engagement-with-faith-communities-in-spanish/): 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.
- [Social Impact Entertainment Society Annual Conference](https://pged.org/event/social-impact-entertainment-society-annual-conference/): Helen will be attending the Impact + Profit Conference, which brings together professionals from entertainment, non-profits, and business to discuss ways in which storytelling can be leveraged to bring about social change - and make a profit.
- [Center for Excellence in Education Expo](https://pged.org/event/center-for-excellence-in-education-expo/): The gathering was hosted by the Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) to support the professional development of high school teachers in Virginia.
- [Personal Genetics Public Library Series](https://pged.org/event/personal-genetics-public-library-series/): Helen will be discussing consumer genetics, ancestry testing, and your job and healthcare rights with the Westside community members at the Robertson branch library.
- [Inclusive SciComm Symposium - Workshop](https://pged.org/event/inclusive-scicomm-symposium-workshop/): We will lead a workshop for symposium attendees interested in participating in or facilitating science engagement with diverse audiences, with a focus on genetics. The workshop will incorporate best practices (accessibility, setting community norms, and interactive activities for sharing/learning) as well as short presentation segments by facilitators. While content will focus on genetics, workshop activities
- [Cambridge Science Festival](https://pged.org/event/cambridge-science-festival/): Gene editing technology gives us the power to edit the DNA of all living things. With this power comes important questions about if, when, where, why, and how to use this technology. Many people wonder about the risks and benefits of gene editing to modify human traits, or applications in health, agriculture, and the environment.
- [Festival of Genomics & Biodata](https://pged.org/event/festival-of-genomics-biodata/): We will be centering the discussion on the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of genetic science advancements and supporting scientists, clinicians, and business leaders to continue the discussion in the spaces they occupy. We will demonstrate to visitors how our team engages with the public at science festivals by capturing their attention with an
- [Students Think S.T.E.A.M. Expo](https://pged.org/event/students-think-s-t-e-a-m-expo/): Helen will be introducing students to pgEd at this year’s expo. The National College Resources Foundation is on a mission to increase diversity in STEM/STEAM careers on a local, regional, and national level. This is their 10th annual event held in South Central LA to showcase different careers and interests in STEAM, expose BIPOC students
- [National Society of Genetic Counselors Annual Conference](https://pged.org/event/national-society-of-genetic-counselors-annual-conference/): Helen participated in the National Society of Genetic Counselors Annual Conference and discussed genetics education on behalf of pgEd.
- [Eureka! MetroWest After School Program](https://pged.org/event/eureka-metrowest-after-school-program/): Robin and Gill will encourage youth in grades 8 and 9 to lean into curiosity during an after-school program focused on the innovation and social impacts of gene editing technology. The program will balance questions about science and society with a strawberry DNA extraction lab experiment and four corners activity to imagine versions of an
- [Transforming Science Learning Through Civic Biology](https://pged.org/event/transforming-science-learning-through-civic-biology/): Marnie has been invited to share PGED’s work with biology students at Tufts University, as part of a course on “Transforming Science Learning Through Civic Biology: A New Program to Connect Biology to Civic and Social Impact”.
- [American Society of Human Genetics Annual Meeting](https://pged.org/event/american-society-of-human-genetics-annual-meeting/): Rob is attending ASHG and presenting a poster on PGED’s collaborative approach with teachers to develop our lesson plan and resource library. Poster title: “Building awareness, respect, and confidence about genetics through science education partnerships”.
- [Maryland and DC Society of Genetics Counselors Annual Education Conference](https://pged.org/event/maryland-and-dc-society-of-genetics-counselors-annual-education-conference/): Rob will be an exhibitor at the MD/DC Society of Genetics Counselors (MDCGC) Annual Education Conference. He will share PGED resources, and meet and learn about/from the local genetic counselor community.
- [Maryland STEM Expo](https://pged.org/event/maryland-stem-expo/): Rob will be an exhibitor at the MD STEM Expo at Morgan State University, to facilitate conversations and reflections on genetics among attendees (primiarly middle- and high-school students and families from the Baltimore area).
- [Every Body Film Screening](https://pged.org/event/every-body-film-screening/): PGED is excited to host a free screening of the documentary film, EVERY BODY, which challenges the male/female binary through the stories of three intersex people, their childhoods, and their advocacy for understanding and an end to non-consensual surgeries. The screening will be followed by a short panel discussion featuring the film's director, Julie Cohen,
- [Classroom Presentation at Boston Day & Evening Academy](https://pged.org/event/classroom-presentation-at-boston-day-evening-academy/): 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.
- [New England Regional Genetics Group Annual Conference](https://pged.org/event/new-england-regional-genetics-group-annual-conference/): Gill will be representing PGED at the annual New England Regional Genetics Group conference. The conference brings together speakers covering a range of topics in the areas of genetics, genetic counseling, public health, and patient and family advocacy. Say hello to Gill if you plan to attend!
- [Beyond Roe: Intersection of Abortion Access, Economic Justice, and Religious Liberty](https://pged.org/event/beyond-roe-intersection-of-abortion-access-economic-justice-and-religious-liberty/): Helen participated in the Beyond Roe event in Los Angeles, CA.
- [ONLINE -  Towards a Publicly-Engaged Biological Anthropology Webinar](https://pged.org/event/online-towards-a-publicly-engaged-biological-anthropology-webinar/): 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
- [Consumer Genetics Public Library Series](https://pged.org/event/consumer-genetics-public-library-series/): Helen will be discussing the benefits and pitfalls of consumer genetics testing including ancestry testing with the central Los Angeles community members.
- [Health Equity Day at the MIT Museum](https://pged.org/event/health-equity-day-at-the-mit-museum/): Join us as we explore the intersection of science, innovation, and ethics. Genetics research is progressing at a feverish pace and increasingly impacting people’s lives and society as a whole. Can gene editing technology improve health equity or will it worsen existing inequalities? What is the impact of altering microbial, plant, animal, and human DNA
- [6th Annual Education Conference, Maryland & DC Society of Genetic Counselors - Columbia, MD](https://pged.org/event/6th-annual-education-conference-maryland-dc-society-of-genetic-counselors-columbia-md/): PGED will be hosting an exhibitor table at the MDCGC annual conference.
- [ONLINE - Discussing Race in Medical Education with LabXchange](https://pged.org/event/online-discussing-race-in-medical-education-with-labxchange/): In this webinar, we will discuss the role of race in medicine and healthcare education to work towards health equity. Through an engaging conversation with several community organizations and leaders, we will explore approaches and materials for bringing these important conversations into the classroom.
- [Cambridge Science Festival: In the Neighborhood - Cambridge, MA](https://pged.org/event/cambridge-science-festival-in-the-neighborhood-cambridge-ma/): PGED is thrilled to announce our participation in the Cambridge Science Festival’s ‘In the Neighborhood’ series – a week full of fun and engaging activities held across the city of Cambridge. Our game-based exhibit will be hosted by the Cambridge Public Library. We will invite festival attendees to explore current and emerging issues in science
- [Cambridge Science Festival Carnival - Cambridge, MA](https://pged.org/event/cambridge-science-festival-carnival-cambridge-ma/): PGED will be back at this year’s Cambridge Science Festival Carnival with a new exhibit called ‘ENGAGE! A Genetics Conversation Catalyst Game’. Attend the Carnival to explore topics like gene editing, de-extinction, and ancestry with our interactive inquiry game! Learn about different applications of genetic technologies and share your opinions with a partner – a
- [Interfaith Leadership Summit – Chicago, IL](https://pged.org/event/interfaith-leadership-summit-chicago-il/): Marnie is looking forward to meeting up with the Interfaith America Faith & Health fellowship cohort.
- [ONLINE – PGED Educator Workshop on Personal Genetics in Society](https://pged.org/event/online-pged-educator-workshop-on-personal-genetics-in-society/): Personal genetics can impact our lives in many ways. This workshop will explore personal genetics’s societal implications. This 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.
- [JAX Teaching the Genome Generation (TtGG) Educator Professional Development Workshops – Brunswick, Maine](https://pged.org/event/jax-teaching-the-genome-generation-ttgg-educator-professional-development-workshops-brunswick-maine/): 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.
- [From Bench to Bedside – Precision Medicine & Genomics – Farmington, CT](https://pged.org/event/from-bench-to-bedside-precision-medicine-genomics-farmington-ct/): (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
- [Genetics & Spirituality Conference](https://pged.org/event/genetics-spirituality-conference-omaha-ne/): PGED is thrilled to partner with Rev. Richard Randolph and the Science & Spirituality Institute on SSI’s inaugural conference, “Genetics and Spirituality: Conversations at the Nexus of Science and Faith” in Omaha, Nebraska. Marnie and Rob have enjoyed helping plan the program with Rev. Randolph and collaborators at the Tri-Faith Initiative, as well as the
- [Towards an Equitable Future: Genetics Engagement Beyond Academia (workshop)](https://pged.org/event/towards-an-equitable-future-genetics-engagement-beyond-academia-workshop-national-harbor-md/): Marnie and Rob will lead a workshop for exploring challenges, opportunities and best practices for public engagement on genetics and society. Participants will reflect on the need and impacts of multidirectional conversations with public audiences on scientific, personal, and societal dimensions of genetics and have opportunities to practice such conversations with peers. We will introduce
- [Incorporating Genetics-and-Society Issues into Classroom Pedagogy (workshop)](https://pged.org/event/incorporating-genetics-and-society-issues-into-classroom-pedagogy-workshop-national-harbor-md/): PGED is excited to be working with the leaders of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee of the Genomics Education Partnership (GEP), Dr. Vida Mingo (Columbia College) and Dr. Alma Rodriguez Estrada (Aurora University). Together, we will be co-presenting a workshop at The Allied Genetics Conference focused on challenges, opportunities, and experiences in integrating genetics-and-society
- [BioTech STEM Expo [part of MD STEM Festival] at Roberto Clemente Middle School](https://pged.org/event/biotech-stem-expo-part-of-md-stem-festival-at-roberto-clemente-middle-school-germantown-md/): 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. Any
- [American Association of Biological Anthropologists (AABA) Annual Meeting](https://pged.org/event/american-association-of-biological-anthropologists-aaba-annual-meeting-los-angeles-ca-2/): 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. Any further information (e.g. event website link,
- [American Association of Biological Anthropologists (AABA) Annual Meeting](https://pged.org/event/american-association-of-biological-anthropologists-aaba-annual-meeting-los-angeles-ca/): 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. Any further information (e.g. event website link,
- [Intro to Personal Genetics Workshop (Part 1 of 2) at the Simsbury Public Library](https://pged.org/event/intro-to-personal-genetics-workshop-part-1-of-2-at-the-simsbury-public-library-simsbury-ct/): 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
- [Talking Genetics with Middle School Students](https://pged.org/event/talking-genetics-with-middle-school-students-boston-ma/): 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.
- [Rockville Science Day](https://pged.org/event/rockville-science-day-rockville-md/): Each year, visitors of all ages enjoy exploring a wide range of science topics including robotics, astronomy, medicine, chemistry and so much more! Any further information (e.g. event website link, registration): https://www.rockvillesciencecenter.org/rockville-science-day
- [Lynwood Unified’s Annual Girl STEM Conference](https://pged.org/event/lynwood-unifieds-annual-girl-stem-conference-los-angeles-ca/): 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.
- [ONLINE - The Science and Fiction of De-Extinction and Climate Change](https://pged.org/event/online-the-science-and-fiction-of-de-extinction-and-climate-change/): Join Hollywood heavyweight Scott Z. Burns and world-renowned geneticist George Church for a one-of-a-kind conversation: the science of George's de-extinction efforts to resurrect species like the woolly mammoth, paired with Scott's storytelling on DNA preservation and climate change in his Apple TV+ show "Extrapolations". Moderated by SIE Society's Tobias Deml. Register for free.

## Resource

- [Sickle Cell & Sports: After 10 Years of Testing All College Athletes for Sickle Cell Trait, What Have We Learned?](https://pged.org/resources/after-10-years-of-testing-all-college-athletes-for-sickle-cell-trait-what-have-we-learned/): All athletes playing on college sports teams governed by the National College Athletic Association (NCAA) are required to confirm their Sickle Cell Trait (SCT) status by taking a blood test or by providing prior test results. This mini-lesson explores the history, successes, and limitations of this mandatory SCT screening program, which was put in place
- [Precision Medicine](https://pged.org/resources/precision-medicine/): Precision medicine, sometimes referred to as "personalized medicine", holds great promise to improve healthcare. As the cost of genetic analysis decreases and research advances, it is becoming increasingly possible to include a person’s genetic makeup in the repertoire of tools that inform their healthcare. This lesson asks students to consider the impact of three genetic
- [Share Your Stance on Personal Genetics](https://pged.org/resources/share-your-stance-on-personal-genetics/): Share Your Stance on Personal Genetics (SYS) is an opinion-sharing card game for curious explorers of science, policy, technology, and identity in the genomic age. SYS will set you on a mind-bending exploration to learn new things about yourself and the world around you! The game encourages players to consider the impact of genetics on
- [Genetics, History and the American Eugenics Movement](https://pged.org/resources/genetics-history-and-the-american-eugenics-movement/): This lesson provides students with a historical overview of the American eugenics movement and highlights some of the advances and breakthroughs that have been achieved through genetic and genomic research. Many people fear that new advances in genetics, particularly embryo screening and analysis of fetal DNA, could lead to a new era of eugenics. The
- [Introduction to Personal Genetics](https://pged.org/resources/introduction-to-personal-genetics-2/): This lesson introduces students to the recent advances in genetics, genetic testing, and genome sequencing. It presents some of the decisions and ethical challenges an individual may face regarding the use of this technology. It also highlights some of the likely benefits of personal genetics, such as gaining the ability to act on one’s genetic
- [Four Corners ONLINE](https://pged.org/resources/four-corners-online/): Four Corners is an interactive activity that encourages open discussion and critical thinking about different topics. Traditionally, Four Corners is played in a physical space, where the corners of a room are labeled with opinions ranging from strongly agree to strongly disagree. Participants are asked to move to the area of the room that best
- [Introduction to Personal Genetics](https://pged.org/resources/introduction-to-personal-genetics/): Our 'Introduction to Personal Genetics' gives an overview of how genetics may become relevant to our everyday lives. We aim to examine how new advances in personal genetics may impact our lives, our medical decisions, and society. This presentation was recorded in July of 2020. Access the Complete Lesson Plan View Our Terms of Use
- [Community Agreements Guide](https://pged.org/resources/community-agreements/): PGED resources occasionally include ‘community agreements’. The purpose of these agreements is to foster a “brave space”–one that is intentionally shaped by, and inclusive of, all identities and social groups. Agreements often include guidelines for what it means to be respectful, expectations for communication, and/or how to structure a collaborative environment. We created the Community
- [Share Your Stance on Personal Genetics ONLINE](https://pged.org/resources/share-your-stance-on-personal-genetics-online/): Share Your Stance on Personal Genetics (SYS) is an opinion-sharing card game for curious explorers of science, policy, technology, and identity in the genomic age. SYS will set you on a mind-bending exploration to learn new things about yourself and the world around you! The game encourages players to consider the impact of genetics on
- [Media Kit](https://pged.org/resources/pged-media-kit/): Our free educational resources open the door to informative, accessible, and engaging conversations about genetics. Want to help others find PGED? We’ve made it easy with our new media kit! Download social media graphics, sample text, and an email template to share with your family, friends, and colleagues. For questions about amplifying our work, contact Gill
- [Sex, Genetics & Athletics](https://pged.org/resources/sex-genetics-athletics/): Athletics are often divided into men’s and women’s categories to provide fair competition, but efforts to define who qualifies to compete in the women’s events have been fraught with controversy. This lesson uses athletics (commonly referred to as track and field in the US) as a lens to examine the biology of sex differences, and
- [Sex, Genetics & Athletics](https://pged.org/resources/sex-genetics-athletics-2/): Athletics are often divided into men’s and women’s categories to provide fair competition, but efforts to define who qualifies to compete in the women’s events have been fraught with controversy. How might the history of sex testing in elite women’s athletics help us explore the complexity of human sex variation? This presentation was recorded in
- [Claims of CRISPR Being Used to Edit Genomes of Twin Girls Born in 2018](https://pged.org/resources/claims-of-crispr-being-used-to-edit-genomes-of-twin-girls-born-in-2018/): This lesson uses various articles to explore a range of topics (e.g., HIV, public health, informed consent) that impact the 2018 story that two children were claimed to have been born with CRISPR edits in their genomes. These articles will give students a sense of the complexity of this case, a historical perspective for examining
- [Why Did My Ancestry Results Change? Exploring Admixture Testing](https://pged.org/resources/why-did-my-ancestry-results-change-video/): It is a common experience that people receive different ancestry testing results from different companies. And sometimes results from the same company can change over time. How can this happen? Access The Complete Lesson Plan View Our Terms of Use & Copyright Policy Statements.
- [How Does Ancestry Testing Work? Exploring Admixture Testing](https://pged.org/resources/how-does-ancestry-testing-work-video/): DNA ancestry testing comes in several varieties, which provide different ways for people to explore their ancestry. Admixture testing analyzes a person's DNA to estimate where their ancestors came from. So how does this type of ancestry testing work? Access The Complete Lesson Plan View Our Terms of Use & Copyright Policy Statements.
- [DNA, Crime, and Law Enforcement](https://pged.org/resources/dna-crime-and-law-enforcement-2/): The collection and analysis of DNA is an important tool in law enforcement. A key question that is woven through this presentation is how we as a society can use genetic technologies to keep people safe, solve crimes and, at the same time, develop policies that provide appropriate safeguards and privacy protections. This presentation was
- [DNA, Crime and Law Enforcement](https://pged.org/resources/dna-crime-and-law-enforcement/): The collection and analysis of DNA is an important tool in law enforcement. This lesson explores the challenge of establishing ethical and legal frameworks in a timely manner to guide the use of newly developed technologies. A key question that is woven through this lesson is how we as a society can use genetics to
- [Are My Genes My Destiny? Examining Determinants of Health](https://pged.org/resources/are-my-genes-my-destiny-examining-determinants-of-health/): The development of human traits, including health, is complex. Scientific studies have found that a person’s traits are the result of their genetic makeup, environment, and interactions between these two factors. In other words: nature AND nurture both affect a person’s health. So, how might a person modify these factors to alter the quality of
- [Genome Editing and CRISPR](https://pged.org/resources/genome-editing-and-crispr/): This pgEd presentation gives an overview of the rapidly evolving field of genome editing and one of its newest technologies called CRISPR. Our aim is to examine how advances in our ability to change genomes might impact individuals and society. This presentation was recorded in July of 2020. Access the Lesson Plan View the PBS
- [Engineering the World Around Us: Genome Editing and the Environment](https://pged.org/resources/engineering-the-world-around-us-genome-editing-and-the-environment-2/): 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. However, not everyone agrees these applications would necessarily be a benefit,
- [Direct-to-Consumer Testing in the Genomic Age](https://pged.org/resources/direct-to-consumer-testing-in-the-genomic-age/): Technological developments are making it possible to read a person’s entire genetic code, or genome, more rapidly and at a lower cost than ever before. Personal genome sequencing is allowing scientists and doctors to better understand the connections between genes and human health, improve medical care, help extend people’s lives, and provide information about our
- [How Does Ancestry Testing Work? Exploring Admixture Testing](https://pged.org/resources/how-does-ancestry-testing-work-exploring-admixture-testing/): This lesson explores the science of genetic ancestry testing. Together with pgEd’s companion lesson on Ancestry & Identity in the Genomic Age, students will also examine the impacts that direct-to-consumer ancestry tests can have on people’s understanding of their familial and cultural identity.
- [Genome Editing and CRISPR](https://pged.org/resources/genome-editing-and-crispr-2/): Recently developed techniques to easily modify DNA, known as “genome editing,” are bringing many new possibilities as well as dilemmas to the forefront of medicine, ethics, religion and society at large. One technique in particular, known as “CRISPR,” has generated the most excitement due to its efficiency and ease of use. This lesson introduces students
- [Genetics, Jobs and Your Rights](https://pged.org/resources/genetics-jobs-and-your-rights/): The lesson explores the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), called the “first civil rights legislation of the 21st century” by former Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy. Learning about the history of genetic discrimination in the workplace, along with the progress being made to ensure workers do not have information about their DNA used inappropriately, is key
- [Reproductive Genetic Testing: Technology, Access, and Decision Making](https://pged.org/resources/reproductive-genetic-testing-technology-access-and-decision-making-2/): This presentation addresses some major innovations in reproductive genetic technologies that are being used by individuals who, for a variety of reasons, wish to know and/or have some choice about the genetic makeup of their children. This presentation was recorded in July of 2020. Access the Complete Lesson Plan View Our Terms of Use &
- [Reproductive Genetic Testing: Technology, Access, and Decision-Making](https://pged.org/resources/reproductive-genetic-testing-technology-access-and-decision-making/): This lesson addresses some major innovations in reproductive genetic technologies that are being used by individuals who, for a variety of reasons, wish to know and/or have some choice about the genetic makeup of their children. It begins with a discussion of the technologies that can reveal the genetic makeup of fetuses and then moves
- [Genetics, History, and the American Eugenics Movement](https://pged.org/resources/genetics-history-and-the-american-eugenics-movement-2/): New genetic technologies are allowing us to assess and alter our own DNA and that of other living things, which brings excitement about the potential for treating disease, as well as fear that some applications could lead to a new era of eugenics. This presentation provides a historical foundation to consider when discussing the benefits
- [Using Primary Resources to Examine the History of Eugenics](https://pged.org/resources/using-primary-resources-to-examine-the-history-of-eugenics/): This lesson uses primary source documents to explore issues of race, gender and class in the 20th century. It is intended to extend the ideas explored in “Genetics, history, and the American eugenics movement.” The goal of this lesson is for students to use original sources to understand how the eugenics movement used propaganda to
- [Consumer Genetics](https://pged.org/resources/consumer-genetics/): This lesson provides students the opportunity to explore the excitement and challenges related to the direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing industry. How do consumers react to genetic information gleaned from DTC services? What information can be learned through a DTC test, and do consumers need or want a doctor or genetic counselor to access this information?
- [Introduction to Genetics & Medicine](https://pged.org/resources/introduction-to-genetics-medicine/): This lesson examines the many reasons a person may choose to learn about their genetic information. For some, a difficult-to-diagnose disease might be identified thanks to genetic testing, while others use genetics to inform what medicines might be most effective or to learn about future generations. Students look at several different examples to consider different
- [Engineering the World Around Us: Genome Editing and the Environment](https://pged.org/resources/engineering-the-world-around-us-genome-editing-and-the-environment/): 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. However, not everyone agrees these applications would necessarily be a benefit,
- [Genome Editing & Organ Transplants](https://pged.org/resources/genome-editing-organ-transplants/): There is an extreme shortage of organs for people who need donations and scientists are challenged with finding a solution. Using pigs, genome editing may help us create more organs suitable for human transplant. This lesson examines the scientific as well as ethical and social considerations of applying new genetic techniques to this situation. Last
- [Rare Diseases: When New Treatments Come with Big Hopes & a Big Price Tag](https://pged.org/resources/when-new-treatments-come-with-big-hopes-a-big-price-tag/): Spinal Muscular Atrophy is a rare genetic disorder, characterized by a loss of motor function. Researchers have developed treatments for people with this rare genetic disorder, and this lesson highlights families and patients who are excited about new treatments but also discusses how the cost of these new advances prohibits access for people who might
- [Ancestry and Identity in the Genomic Age](https://pged.org/resources/ancestry-and-identity-in-the-genomic-age/): It is increasingly possible for individuals to learn about their genetic ancestry through low-cost DNA tests marketed to consumers. Ancestry tests are nuanced, and the results are subject to limitations. Still, these tests can yield results that are surprising, or, warmly welcomed and might fill in missing pieces of a family story. This mini-lesson encourages
- [ACTN3: Can Genetics Tell Me if I am Going to be an Olympic Sprinter?](https://pged.org/resources/actn3-can-genetics-tell-me-if-i-am-going-to-be-an-olympic-sprinter/): Can genetic technology be used to predict athletic performance or enhance the safety of athletes? What are the limits to using genetics in this way? What are some of the other factors to think about when we think about athletic talent? As the genetic basis for certain health conditions is revealed, some doctors, coaches, and
- [Admixture Testing: How Can Your DNA Provide Insights into Your Ancestry?](https://pged.org/resources/admixture-testing-how-can-your-dna-provide-insights-into-your-ancestry/): Advances in genetics have given researchers new tools for analyzing people’s DNA to gain insights into the ancestral histories of human populations. The rise of low-cost DNA ancestry tests marketed to consumers is enabling people to discover their own personal ancestry. Ancestry tests are nuanced, and the results are subject to limitations. Still, these tests
- [The Common Thread: What Genetics Tells Us About Ancestry, Health and Personal Identity](https://pged.org/resources/the-common-thread-what-genetics-tells-us-about-ancestry-health-and-personal-identity/): As part of our Congressional briefing, “The Common Thread: What genetics tells us about ancestry, health, and personal identity,” we have created an overview of the topics that our panelists addressed. This document presents the key scientific concepts behind how ethnicity and ancestry are analyzed from a genetics perspective, and how genes, ancestry, and the
- [The Common Thread: DNA & Human Variation](https://pged.org/resources/the-common-thread-dna-human-variation/): As scientists analyze DNA from more and more people, they are developing a better understanding of human genetic variation. This mini-lesson discusses what genetic variation is, and considers the questions: How similar are two people’s DNA codes? How much do they differ? What does human genetic variation look like across the world?
- [Genetics 101: A Storyteller's Guide to Imagining Futures with Genetics](https://pged.org/resources/genetics-101-a-storytellers-guide-to-imagining-futures-with-genetics/): Storytellers have long been fascinated with the moral and social implications of genetics. Many films explore different themes about genetic technologies and society, including cloning, sequencing, and gene editing. This storyteller's guide explores existing and emerging developments in genetic technologies as they relate to human health, the environment, and society at large. View Our Terms
- [De-Extinction: A Storyteller's Guide to Reviving Extinct Species](https://pged.org/resources/de-extinction-a-storytellers-guide-to-reviving-extinct-species/): The parallels between the Jurassic Park film and real-life scientific advancements are undeniable. The plot of Jurassic Park (1993) and its sequels are based on the premise of using prehistoric DNA and biotechnology to revive dinosaurs. Scientists have considered the possibility of reviving extinct species since the development and discovery of technologies to decode (1977)
- [Mitochondrial Replacement Therapy: The Science, Benefits, and Implications of a New Reproductive Genetic Therapy](https://pged.org/resources/mitochondrial-replacement-therapy-the-science-benefits-and-implications-of-a-new-reproductive-genetic-therapy/): Mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT) is a new technique that enables prospective parents to avoid passing down certain serious medical conditions, called mitochondrial diseases, to their children. This therapy has drawn media attention in recent years, as scientists, ethicists, policymakers, and families discuss its use in humans. Students are given a chance to consider, from a
- [The Many Faces of Sickle Cell Disease](https://pged.org/resources/the-many-faces-of-sickle-cell-disease/): Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is caused by a common genetic variation that affects a person’s red blood cells. This SNAPSHOT explores why the variant that can cause red blood cells to sickle is more common in people with ancestry from certain parts of the world. It also provides students an opportunity to consider some perspectives
- [Saving the Hawaiian Honeycreeper Birds](https://pged.org/resources/saving-the-hawaiian-honeycreeper-birds/): Can genetic technology be used to rescue the Hawaiian honeycreeper birds? There is a new generation of genetic tools offering ways to change the world around us to improve human health, crops, and the environment, but not everyone agrees these tools would be a benefit. Some people worry about the unintended consequences of their use.
- [Avoiding Konzo: Could a Deadly Disease be Prevented by Editing the Genome of the Cassava Plant?](https://pged.org/resources/could-a-deadly-disease-be-prevented-by-editing-the-genome-of-the-cassava-plant/): In the past decade, scientists have developed new tools for editing the DNA of living organisms, and these tools can be applied to all living organisms including the food supply. In this case study we look at the cassava plant, an important food source for 800 million people worldwide, that some feel is a candidate
- [Who Are Genetic Counselors?](https://pged.org/resources/who-are-genetic-counselors/): Genetic tests can provide useful information for making healthcare decisions. However, patients often find it difficult to understand what the tests are looking for and what the results mean. How does someone decide which genetic test is appropriate for them? And how do they manage expectations and correctly interpret the results? Fortunately, there are healthcare
- [Meet Tess Bigelow: Identifying & Understanding Rare Genetic Conditions](https://pged.org/resources/identifying-understanding-rare-genetic-conditions-meet-tess-bigelow/): Why might families affected by a rare genetic disorder look to genetic testing and advances in genetic research? In the lesson, students learn about the successes and challenges facing families as they navigate the world of activism, research, genetics, and medicine in search of treatment options.
- [Am I A Carrier for a Health Condition? Exploring Carrier Screening Through Cystic Fibrosis](https://pged.org/resources/am-i-a-carrier-for-a-health-condition-exploring-carrier-screening-through-cystic-fibrosis/): Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic condition caused by the inheritance of a gene variation. Some people are interested in understanding their risk for passing on cystic fibrosis or other genetic conditions to their children through a genetic testing process called carrier screening. What exactly is carrier screening? And what are the potential outcomes? View
- [Meet GINA: Privacy Protections for Genetic Information](https://pged.org/resources/privacy-protections-for-genetic-information-meet-gina/): GINA (the Genetic Information Non-discrimination Act) is a U.S. law to protect people’s genetic information at work and in the health insurance market (with some exceptions). Students consider that since scientists rely on people contributing genetic information to research databases and participating in clinical trials, what sorts of rights and protections are extended to them
- [Difference, Not Deficit: Reframing the Conversation Around Genetics, Deafness, and Disability](https://pged.org/resources/difference-not-deficit-reframing-the-conversation-around-genetics-deafness-and-disability/): Public engagement requires us to interrogate our language and the thinking behind it. What ideas are embedded in our language about genetics? What messages are we sending? How are people being impacted? In approaching these questions with humility, we have an opportunity to dismantle barriers that exclude people from engaging with genetics, learn about assumptions
- [Discussing Genetics: Exploring Human Sex Variation through Athletics](https://pged.org/resources/discussing-genetics-exploring-human-sex-variation-through-athletics/): Athletics events (commonly referred to as track and field in the US) are often divided into men’s and women’s categories to provide fair competition, but efforts to define who qualifies to compete in the women’s events have been fraught with controversy. Since the 1940s, athletics governing bodies have required competitors in women’s events to prove
- [Discussing Genetics: Genome Editing and the Environment](https://pged.org/resources/discussing-genetics-genome-editing-and-the-environment/): The emergence of genome editing technologies, such as CRISPR, has opened new possibilities for engineering the world around us. Scientists are considering ways to apply these tools to address agricultural and environmental issues—modifying crops (for herbicide tolerance, drought resistance, and so on), gene drives to counter vector-borne diseases (e.g., malaria), and even reviving extinct species.
- [Discussing Genetics: Reproductive Genetics](https://pged.org/resources/discussing-genetics-reproductive-genetics/): Reproductive genetic technologies, including preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) and non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT), can allow people to learn more about the DNA of an embryo or fetus than ever before. For some people, genetic testing in reproductive healthcare provides an important decision-making tool; for some, these tests raise a suite of practical, ethical, moral, and
- [The Science and Fiction of De-Extinction and Climate Change Panel](https://pged.org/resources/the-science-and-fiction-of-de-extinction-and-climate-change-panel/): The Science and Fiction of De-Extinction and Climate Change is a webinar presented by the SIE Society and Personal Genetics Education & Dialogue (PGED) featuring speakers Scott Z. Burns, George Church, and Tobias Deml as moderator. Hosted live on March 6, 2024 from 4-5 pm ET Join Hollywood heavyweight Scott Z. Burns and world-renowned geneticist
- [How to represent wide-ranging family structures and personal identities using the latest pedigree nomenclature](https://pged.org/resources/how-to-represent-wide-ranging-family-structures-and-personal-identities-using-the-latest-pedigree-nomenclature/): Pedigrees are a widely used tool in medicine, research, and teaching. In the classroom, pedigrees are a helpful tool for students to learn about genetics and the various ways in which genetic traits can pass through families. Traditionally, what most people have learned about pedigrees in school is that squares are for males, circles are
- [Woolly Mammoth De-Extinction: Can It Combat Climate Change?](https://pged.org/resources/woolly-mammoth-de-extinction-can-it-combat-climate-change/): "De-extinction" is the process of reviving or creating an animal that resembles an extinct species. The woolly mammoth is a de-extinction candidate because its presence in the Arctic could slow the thawing of permafrost (frozen soil). This booth kit provides three ways for learners to engage with the concept of woolly mammoth de-extinction and climate
- [What Genetic Ancestry Tests Mean (and What They Don't)](https://pged.org/resources/what-genetic-ancestry-tests-mean-and-what-they-dont/): Genetic ancestry testing is often framed as a means to understanding who we are and where we came from. But what, exactly, do the results of these tests mean? Why are genetic data from ancestry tests of interest to individuals, scientists, and companies? What important questions arise about the uses of these data? Facilitating classroom
- [Sex, Gender and Genetics](https://pged.org/resources/sex-gender-and-genetics/): Sex and gender have core roles in how individuals see their identity and their place in society, as well as in how societies structure themselves. As such, the topic is a contentious one that carries significant weight. Different societies, communities, or groups may have divergent views on the relations between the two “typical” sexes and
- [Paul on Learning About His Own DNA](https://pged.org/resources/paul-on-learning-about-his-own-dna/): Paul, a genetics educator, shares why he decided to learn about his own DNA through the Personal Genome Project. He describes what it is like to live with depression and how insight into his genetic code helps him manage his symptoms. The genomic revolution is unlocking opportunities and impacting our lives. PGED is bringing people
- [Mike Talking About Family, Genetic Testing, and Healthcare](https://pged.org/resources/mike-talking-about-family-genetic-testing-and-healthcare/): Mike shares a personal look at the opportunities to apply new genetic testing to common problems - in this case, getting drug dosage right in advance of surgery. He highlights the difficulties that are likely to be solved only through education. The genomic revolution is unlocking opportunities and impacting our lives. PGED is bringing people
- [Linda on the Importance of Being Part of the Conversation](https://pged.org/resources/linda-on-the-importance-of-being-part-of-the-conversation/): Linda talks about the excitement in genetics and relates a personal story that illustrates why some people are fearful about scientific and medical breakthroughs. She emphasizes the need to be aware and participate in the conversation. The genomic revolution is unlocking opportunities and impacting our lives. PGED is bringing people together from all walks of
- [Gene Editing Our World](https://pged.org/resources/gene-editing-our-world/): Gene editing is a form of genetic engineering in which DNA is inserted, deleted, or altered in an organism's genome. One popular gene editing technology is called CRISPR. This booth kit provides three ways for learners to engage with the concept of using CRISPR gene editing technology to modify aspects of the environment: an informational
- [Enrique on Innovation and How Genetics Might Change the World](https://pged.org/resources/enrique-on-innovation-and-how-genetics-might-change-the-world/): Enrique, a teacher in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Boyle Heights and a champion of the i.am.angel foundation, shares his excitement about the potential of genetics to transform the world and how important it is to engage, mentor, and inspire young people. The genomic revolution is unlocking opportunities and impacting our lives. PGED is bringing
- [Engaging with Genetic Disability and Difference](https://pged.org/resources/engaging-with-genetic-disability-and-difference/): Language in biology and medicine can frame disability as a deviation from what is normal, acceptable, and welcome–a framework that can extend into classrooms. However, importing terms like “disorder” or “mutation” from these fields can reinforce assumptions that disabled people are less capable, less valuable in society, and less independent compared to people without disabilities.
- [Elizabeth on Tackling Bioethics in her Classroom](https://pged.org/resources/elizabeth-on-tackling-bioethics-in-her-classroom/): Elizabeth, a high school science teacher, explains why she makes time to engage her students on the ethical and societal dimensions of biology. The genomic revolution is unlocking opportunities and impacting our lives. PGED is bringing people together from all walks of life to discuss and shape its future. This video is part of a
- [Chris on Why She Became a Geneticist and the Surprises Along the Way](https://pged.org/resources/chris-on-why-she-became-a-geneticist-and-the-surprises-along-the-way/): Chris tells us about what motivated her to become a scientist and shares her perspective on family, health, and the power of information that she has learned along the way. The genomic revolution is unlocking opportunities and impacting our lives. PGED is bringing people together from all walks of life to discuss and shape its
- [Chris on Getting Ready for Genetics and Genomics in Your Life](https://pged.org/resources/chris-on-getting-ready-for-genetics-and-genomics-in-your-life/): Chris reminds us how rapidly the field of genetics is changing and that education will be the key to the successful adoption of genetics in medicine. The genomic revolution is unlocking opportunities and impacting our lives. PGED is bringing people together from all walks of life to discuss and shape its future. This video is
- [Beyond Mendel: Leading With Complexity When Teaching Human Genetics](https://pged.org/resources/beyond-mendel-leading-with-complexity-when-teaching-human-genetics/): Teaching Mendelian patterns of inheritance is a useful way to introduce basic genetic concepts in the classroom. However, this framework can be unhelpful or even misleading if students do not first appreciate that most, if not all, traits in living organisms result from interactions among genes, and between genes and their environments. Providing this full
- [Beth on Genetic Complexity](https://pged.org/resources/beth-on-genetic-complexity/): Mapping the human genome - the Human Genome Project - was one piece of the puzzle toward understanding our health and other traits. What are the other factors that educators want people to hear about? The genomic revolution is unlocking opportunities and impacting our lives. PGED is bringing people together from all walks of life
- [Amy on Faith, Genetics, and Opportunities for Discussion](https://pged.org/resources/amy-on-faith-genetics-and-opportunities-for-discussion/): Amy talks about the sometimes complicated intersection between genetics and faith and the value of discussions about genetics and the sticky ethical questions that can arise. The genomic revolution is unlocking opportunities and impacting our lives. PGED is bringing people together from all walks of life to discuss and shape its future. This video is
- [Allison on Helping Young People See What May Lie Ahead](https://pged.org/resources/allison-on-helping-young-people-see-what-may-lie-ahead/): Allison describes the revealing choices made by a young teenager whose mother died from breast cancer and seeks to help her see why her mother's experience may not be her own. The genomic revolution is unlocking opportunities and impacting our lives. PGED is bringing people together from all walks of life to discuss and shape
- [Allison on Cancer, Genetics, and Teenagers](https://pged.org/resources/allison-on-cancer-genetics-and-teenagers/): Social worker Allison shares her thoughts about working with teenagers who have a family history of cancer, and the connections adolescents sometimes make about disease risk, their futures, and their pasts. The genomic revolution is unlocking opportunities and impacting our lives. PGED is bringing people together from all walks of life to discuss and shape
- [Alison, Chris, and Paul on Variation, Disease, and Language](https://pged.org/resources/alison-chris-and-paul-on-variation-disease-and-language/): Alison, Chris, and Paul share some thoughts on disability, disease, and how we talk about biological differences. They talk about the real people behind the research and whether or not the world loses something if "10% of us weren't miserable". The genomic revolution is unlocking opportunities and impacting our lives. PGED is bringing people together
- [Alison and Chris on the Evolving Scientific and Social Understanding of Disability](https://pged.org/resources/alison-and-chris-on-the-evolving-scientific-and-social-understanding-of-disability/): A scientist and a social scientist discuss the power and peril of using categories to understand human differences, particularly those related to Down's Syndrome. More broadly, they ask how useful genetic analysis will be as we seek to understand complex human traits like intelligence or aggression. The genomic revolution is unlocking opportunities and impacting our

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- [Genetic Testing](https://pged.org/resources/topic/genetic-testing/)
- [Health](https://pged.org/resources/topic/health/)
- [Sickle Cell](https://pged.org/resources/topic/sickle-cell/)
- [Sports](https://pged.org/resources/topic/sports/)
- [Ancestry](https://pged.org/resources/topic/ancestry/)
- [Family](https://pged.org/resources/topic/family/)
- [Identity](https://pged.org/resources/topic/identity/)
- [Discrimination](https://pged.org/resources/topic/discrimination/)
- [Carrier Screening](https://pged.org/resources/topic/carrier-screening/)
- [Cystic Fibrosis](https://pged.org/resources/topic/cystic-fibrosis/)
- [Genetic Counselor](https://pged.org/resources/topic/genetic-counselor/)
- [Reproduction](https://pged.org/resources/topic/reproduction/)
- [Determinants of Health](https://pged.org/resources/topic/determinants-of-health/)
- [Environment](https://pged.org/resources/topic/environment/)
- [Agriculture](https://pged.org/resources/topic/agriculture/)
- [CRISPR](https://pged.org/resources/topic/crispr/)
- [Food](https://pged.org/resources/topic/food/)
- [Gene Editing](https://pged.org/resources/topic/gene-editing/)
- [Organ Transplant](https://pged.org/resources/topic/organ-transplant/)
- [Rare Disorder](https://pged.org/resources/topic/rare-disorder/)
- [Law](https://pged.org/resources/topic/law/)
- [Employment](https://pged.org/resources/topic/employment/)
- [GINA](https://pged.org/resources/topic/gina/)
- [Privacy](https://pged.org/resources/topic/privacy/)
- [Social Issues](https://pged.org/resources/topic/social-issues/)
- [Climate Change](https://pged.org/resources/topic/climate-change/)
- [Conservation](https://pged.org/resources/topic/conservation/)
- [Endangered Species](https://pged.org/resources/topic/endangered-species/)
- [History](https://pged.org/resources/topic/history/)
- [De-extinction](https://pged.org/resources/topic/de-extinction/)
- [Eugenics](https://pged.org/resources/topic/eugenics/)
- [Intersex](https://pged.org/resources/topic/intersex/)
- [Media](https://pged.org/resources/topic/media/)

## Resource Type

- [Mini-lesson](https://pged.org/resources/type/mini-lesson/)
- [Lesson Plan](https://pged.org/resources/type/lesson-plan/)
- [Info Brief](https://pged.org/resources/type/info-brief/)
- [Storyteller Guide](https://pged.org/resources/type/storyteller-guide/)
- [Booth Kit](https://pged.org/resources/type/booth-kit/)
- [Video](https://pged.org/resources/type/video/)
- [Game](https://pged.org/resources/type/game/)
- [Media Kit](https://pged.org/resources/type/media-kit/)
- [Guide](https://pged.org/resources/type/guide/)

## Common Core Standards

- [CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.6](https://pged.org/resources/ccs/ccss-ela-literacy-rh-9-10-6/)
- [CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.8](https://pged.org/resources/ccs/ccss-ela-literacy-rh-9-10-8/)
- [CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.9](https://pged.org/resources/ccs/ccss-ela-literacy-rh-9-10-9/)
- [CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.2](https://pged.org/resources/ccs/ccss-ela-literacy-rh-11-12-2/)
- [CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.11-12.1](https://pged.org/resources/ccs/ccss-ela-literacy-rst-11-12-1/)
- [CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.11-12.2](https://pged.org/resources/ccs/ccss-ela-literacy-rst-11-12-2/)
- [CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.11-12.4](https://pged.org/resources/ccs/ccss-ela-literacy-rst-11-12-4/)
- [CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.11-12.7](https://pged.org/resources/ccs/ccss-ela-literacy-rst-11-12-7/)
- [CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.3](https://pged.org/resources/ccs/ccss-ela-literacy-rh-11-12-3/)
- [CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.6](https://pged.org/resources/ccs/ccss-ela-literacy-rh-11-12-6/)
- [CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.7](https://pged.org/resources/ccs/ccss-ela-literacy-rh-11-12-7/)
- [CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.4](https://pged.org/resources/ccs/ccss-ela-literacy-rh-11-12-4/)
- [CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.2](https://pged.org/resources/ccs/ccss-ela-literacy-rh-9-10-2/)
- [CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.3](https://pged.org/resources/ccs/ccss-ela-literacy-rh-9-10-3/)
- [CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.4](https://pged.org/resources/ccs/ccss-ela-literacy-rh-9-10-4/)
- [CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.9-10.2](https://pged.org/resources/ccs/ccss-ela-literacy-rst-9-10-2/)
- [CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.1](https://pged.org/resources/ccs/ccss-ela-literacy-rh-11-12-1/)

## NGSS

- [LS3.A](https://pged.org/resources/ngss/ls3-a/)
- [LS3.B](https://pged.org/resources/ngss/ls3-b/)
- [LS4.A](https://pged.org/resources/ngss/ls4-a/)
- [ETS1.A](https://pged.org/resources/ngss/ets1-a/)
- [ETS1.B](https://pged.org/resources/ngss/ets1-b/)
- [LS2.C](https://pged.org/resources/ngss/ls2-c/)
- [HS-ETS1-3](https://pged.org/resources/ngss/hs-ets1-3/)
- [HS-LS3-1](https://pged.org/resources/ngss/hs-ls3-1/)
- [HS-LS3-3](https://pged.org/resources/ngss/hs-ls3-3/)
- [LS4.C](https://pged.org/resources/ngss/ls4-c/)
- [LS1.A](https://pged.org/resources/ngss/ls1-a/)
- [LS1.B](https://pged.org/resources/ngss/ls1-b/)
- [HS-LS3-2](https://pged.org/resources/ngss/hs-ls3-2/)