Helen will be attending the annual education conference for genetics professionals in Southern CA. She will be presenting “Equity-oriented Engagement with Genetics: Introducing pgEd.” If you're also attending the meeting, make sure to find time to meet up with Helen!
Helen will attend the annual conference to showcase advancements and education in genetic counseling. If you're also attending the meeting, make sure to find time to meet up with Helen!
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!
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 […]
Marnie and Rob are looking forward to a busy week of programs at The Allied Genetics Conference, organized by the Genetics Society of America (GSA). Up first, we will be hosting an informal conversion on Inclusive Science Learning at the Community, Connections, and Mentorship Meet-up.
Marnie and Rob are organizing a networking hotspot on Building an Inclusive Genetics Future at The Allied Genetics Conference (TAGC). If you’re at TAGC, bring your lunch and join the conversation. We look forward to hearing from you and learning how the Genetics Society of America can serve you better.
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 […]
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 […]
Marnie will be an invited panelist in a workshop on “Communicating Science” at The Allied Genetics Conference. This workshop is organized by the Genetics Society of America’s Public Communication and Engagement committee to empower GSA members to communicate with and engage the public on a variety of genetics-related topics. This session, moderated by Dr. E. […]
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.