Rob will be an exhibitor on behalf of PGED at the BioTech/Health Expo at Roberto Clemente MS. The event is part of the month-long MD STEM Festival. THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND IS EXPECTED TO BE RESCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 2024.
Rob will be an exhibitor at the MD STEM Expo at Morgan State University, to facilitate conversations and reflections on genetics among attendees (primiarly middle- and high-school students and families from the Baltimore area).
Rob will discuss his experiences and some best practices for science engagement with faith communities, drawing on his work at the AAAS-Dialogue on Science, Ethics, and Religion program as well as PGED’s activities in this space.
PGED is excited to host a free screening of the documentary film, EVERY BODY, which challenges the male/female binary through the stories of three intersex people, their childhoods, and their advocacy for understanding and an end to non-consensual surgeries. The screening will be followed by a short panel discussion featuring the film's director, Julie Cohen, […]
Robin will be a guest speaker as part of Boston Day & Evening Academy’s “Project Month”, sparking students’ interest in topics related to genetics.
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!
Robin will be returning to Boston Day & Evening Academy to lead students in the BDEA 2.0 program through an activity related to DNA, crime, and law enforcement.
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 […]
Gathering hosted by the Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) to support professional development by high school teachers in Virginia.
Helen will be engaging with central Los Angeles community members through the intro to personal genetics workshop held at the Robertson Branch.