Massachusetts Science Educators Leadership Association Conference – Marlborough, MA

Robin will be presenting a session called “”Preparing Students for the Future of Personal Genetics”” at the MSELA conference in Marlborough, MA. The rapidly advancing field of genetics is impacting our lives in many ways, from healthcare and agriculture to law enforcement and ancestry testing. As we are increasingly able not only to read, but to edit the genetic code of all living things, we are faced with important decisions about the personal, ethical, and societal impacts of this technology. In this presentation, we will explore resources from the Personal Genetics Education Project designed to engage students in conversations about genetics in society and the consequential decisions they may face as future parents, voters, and healthcare consumers.”