Henrietta Lacks and informed consent in the genome age
Dana Waring will be leading a workshop with students from the Maine School for Science and Math, who are spending their winter term at the Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine.
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CRISPR Workshop III: Public outreach, education, and engagement
UC Berkeley Berkeley, CA, United StatesMarnie and Ting will be participating in this third in a series of three CRISPR workshops being organized at UC Berkeley by William Hurlbut and Jennifer Doudna. The first workshop focused on the State of the Science, and the second focused on Ethical Issues Surrounding the Use of CRISPR Technology.
Introduction to personal genetics and society
Dana Waring will be visiting with the 7th grade science students at Brunswick Junior High School in Brunswick, Maine. Topics of discussion will include personal genetics, privacy, and de-extinction.
Hot Buttons, Cool Conversations
JCC Greater Boston 333 Nahanton St, Newton, MA, United StatespgEd Director, Ting Wu, has been invited to speak on a panel on science and religion at the JCC Greater Boston. The panel will be moderated by former NPR reporter and author, Barb Hagerty, and will also feature Paul Root Wolpe (Director at the Center for Ethics, Emory University), Ian Hutchinson (Professor of Nuclear Science, […]
$15 – $18
Genetics and Social Justice: Professional Development Workshop, Boston, MA
Harvard Medical School 77 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston, MA, United StatesHow does genetics intersect with issues of social justice? As genetic technologies become more widespread, how can our society ensure that education about and access to this information is available to everyone? Join us for an engaging professional development workshop about ethical and social issues related to genetics. We create interdisciplinary lesson plans that explore how […]
Massachusetts Association of Biology Teachers Annual Meeting and Conference
Framingham State University 100 State St, Framingham, MA, United StatesMarnie will be speaking at this year's MABT annual conference, on the topic of "Genome editing: Addressing scientific and ethical questions in the classroom".
Race and Ethnicity: Incorporating History, Society and Genetics to Improve Human Health
Arizona State University 401 E Tyler Mall, Tempe, AZ, United StatesJohnny will be participating in this panel discussion on how meaningful advances in personalized medicine and advance global health will require careful consideration of the historical, social and genetic components of race and population ancestry.
Women and the Future of Education and Entrepreneurship: Maximizing Impact!
Harvard Graduate School of Education 13 Appian Way, Cambridge, MA, United StatesJohnny will be participating in a panel discussion on innovative education solutions, held in honor of International Women's Day.
Seminar for Asian University for Women
pgEd's director Ting Wu will be giving a seminar via teleconference to students and staff at the Asian University for Women in Chittagong, Bangladesh.
Guest lecture at Bowdoin College
Bowdoin College Campus Rd N, Brunswick, ME, United StatesDana will be speaking to the bioethics class in the philosophy department on the American eugenics movement and its implications for future genetic technologies.