Join pgEd at the 2018 STEAM Expo at Newton Free Library! This is an all-ages event with interactive booths related to science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.
Join the pgEd team at this workshop hosted by the Afrimerican Culture Initiative (ACI) , which aims to use DNA testing as a way for people of African descent to tangibly connect with their African ancestry and foster community building. pgEd will be guest panelist at this event, providing information about DNA ancestry testing and […]
Vika will be a guest speaker at this event organized by the Afrimerican Culture Initiative (ACI), which aims to use DNA testing as a way for people of African descent to tangibly connect with their African ancestry and foster community building. pgEd will be providing information about DNA ancestry testing and how the tests work. […]
Science & Us is a team of high school students from the greater Boston area who aim to bridge the gap between STEM and youth. They will be hosting a science engagement event in collaboration with Communicating Science at MIT. Florcy is invited to be on a panel to speak on the work pgEd does […]
The LEAH (Leaders through Education, Action and Hope) Project is a STEM, college readiness, and workforce development program for Boston public high school students. They work with about 50 high school students over the school year and organize field trips and workshops to increase their STEM exposure and knowledge. On February 5th and 7th, Florcy […]
Johnny and Robin will be visiting BosLab, a "DIY biology" community lab in Somerville, MA. They will give an overview of pgEd's initiatives and have a discussion about a range of personal genetics-related topics, with a particular focus on CRISPR and genome editing.
Marnie has been invited to the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program to talk with staff about advances in genetics, the potential benefits for a person's health, as well as the personal, familial, and societal implications.
Veritas Institute is a program that helps undergraduate students write about science, technology, philosophy, and religion for public audiences. As part of this program, Nadine will join pastor Nathan Barczi in a session titled "Genetics, Personhood, and Religious Communities" - to talk about how to engage scientific and faith communities, and how to create bridges […]
Marnie has been invited back to the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program to lead a discussion with staff about genetics and social justice.
Al-Noor Academy is a school that provides education rooted in Islamic faith and traditions. Having met with a pgEd member before, the students sought out pgEd to come speak with their all-girls after-school science club. Vika and Florcy will be talking informally about the work they do and how they became involved with pgEd having […]
