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.
Helen will be discussing consumer genetics, ancestry testing, and your job and healthcare rights with the westside community members at the Palisades branch library.
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 […]
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.
Each year, visitors of all ages enjoy exploring a wide range of science topics including robotics, astronomy, medicine, chemistry and so much more!
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.
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 […]
(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 […]
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. […]
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 […]