ASHG annual conference
Baltimore Convention Center Baltimore, MD, United StatespgEd will be attending the ASHG annual conference, October 7-10th in Baltimore, MD.
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JAX “Whole Scientist” course
The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine Farmington, CT, United StatespgEd's Marnie Gelbart has been invited to be a panelist for the 1.5 day career development workshop in conjunction with The Whole Scientist course at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in Farmington, CT on October 21st-22nd. Marnie will be participating a panel discussion and leading breakout sessions for graduate students and postdocs exploring the range of careers in science.
Professional development workshop
Harvard Medical School 77 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston, MA, United StatesJoin us for an interactive and engaging workshop about ethical and social issues related to genetics. We create interdisciplinary lesson plans that explore how increasing access to genetic information will affect individuals, families and society. Topics will include: An intro to personal genetics Ethical issues that arise when we learn more about our DNA Reproductive genetics Cost: $10 (includes free […]
Festival of Genomics California
Unnamed Venue San Mateo, CA, United StatespgEd's Director Ting Wu will be speaking about ultra-conserved elements at the Festival of Genomics, taking place in San Mateo, California, from November 3-5th. Planning to be at the festival? Visit Johnny Kung and Marie Shea at our booth in the exhibition hall.
MAHPERD Annual Conference
DCU Center 50 Foster Street, Worcester, MA, United StatesLauren will be returning to the MA Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Conference State Convention on November 3rd, at the Worcester DCU Center in Worcester, MA, to present pgEd's "Athletics and Genetics" lesson to health and PE teachers from around the state. This convention is always a fun, active, and engaging conference - hope to see […]
MAST annual conference
Holiday Inn Boxborough 242 Adams Pl, Boxborough, MA, United StatespgEd will be at the Massachusetts Association of Science Teachers annual conference on November 5th in Boxborough, MA. We are excited to present our Genetics and Reproduction lesson, and to participate in the Share-a-thon, where we will have the chance to reach even more teachers. Hope to see you there!
NABT annual conference
Rhode Island Convention Center Providence, RI, United StatespgEd is thrilled to be presenting at, and attending for the first time, the NABT conference in Providence, Rhode Island on November 12-13. With our partners at the American Society of Human Genetics, we will be presenting “Genetics, Ethics and Murder!”(Nov 13, 10:15-11:30 am) - a lesson that looks at scientific and ethical issues in forensics. We'll […]
Google Writers’ Retreat
Unnamed Venue Napa, CA, United StatespgEd director, Ting Wu, will be an invited participant in The Science & Entertainment Exchange's 2nd Annual Writers' Retreat, sponsored by Google. This retreat brings together scientists and Hollywood writers and producers to come up with compelling storylines that bring real science to television and film.
Congressional briefing on gene editing
Capitol Hill DC, United StatespgEd is looking forward to its 4th Congressional briefing on November 17th, co-hosted by Congresswoman Louise Slaughter and Senator Elizabeth Warren. The briefing will highlight the most cutting-edge topics in personal genetics, including gene editing, nanobots, and non-invasive prenatal testing. Our panel includes pioneering geneticists Diana Bianchi, George Church, and Jennifer Doudna. Following the briefing we'll be […]
Boston Day and Evening Academy
Boston Day and Evening Academy Roxbury, MA, United StatespgEd is excited for our upcoming visits to Boston Day and Evening Academy (BDEA), an alternative public charter high school in Roxbury. BDEA holds "Project Month" in December, during which students enroll in intensive project-based courses, and delve deeply into a topic. We are thrilled to participate in the school's genetics course, which explores both […]