How might genome editing be used to address the environmental issues we are facing? Join us as we discuss our lesson plan about genetic tools that have opened a pathway to engineer the world around us on November 16, 2022 from 6:00 - 7:30pm EDT. This webinar can serve as a great introduction to pgEd […]
Exploring Difference in the Biology Classroom: Join us on Thursday, December 1 (6-7:30pm ET) for a webinar on How to represent wide-ranging family structures and personal identities using the latest pedigree nomenclature. The first hour will include short presentations from healthcare professionals, Ina Amarillo, PhD and Robin Bennett, MS, LGC, PhD Hon, with ample time for […]
The Association of Professors of Human and Medical Genetics (APHMG) are hosting pgEd for a webinar on Language Matters: Practical tools and tips for learner engagement on the personal and social impacts of genetics. We will be sharing pgEd’s work with genetics educators who are training the next generation of healthcare professionals. In this session, […]
pgEd has been invited to present our work at the New England Regional Genetics Group’s 45th annual educational conference. NERGG was formed in order to serve as a consortium of genetics service providers, public health planners, consumer groups, and general and state maternal and child health personnel in New England.
pgEd has been invited by Sinai & Synapses Founding Director, Rabbi Geoff Mitelman, to be a guest lecturer on genetics and genetic engineering in his course entitled "Scientifically Grounded Judaism" through Judaism Unbound.
Robin will be visiting Pierce Middle School to talk to 8th grade students about genome editing and the environment.
Rob will attend the annual conference for networking with science communicators, advocates and scientists interested in public engagement involving genetics and other life sciences. The meeting theme is "Science for Humanity" and will convene in Washington, D.C. and online. Look for him at the opening welcome reception (Thurs. March 2nd @6:30pm) the Anthropology (Section H) […]
Join us on Wednesday, March 8 (6-7:30pm ET) for a virtual program on Engaging with Genetic Disability and Difference. The first hour will include short presentations from disability scholars, Dr. Kara B. Ayers and Dr. Joel Michael Reynolds, with ample time for Q&A. The final half-hour will be a discussion about classroom integration strategies. Captions […]
Rob and Marnie will be presenting virtually in the monthly Stanford Science Policy Series, hosted by Scientists Speak Up and the Stanford Science Policy Group. We will be talking about best practices for science engagement on topics that intersect with identity, values, and worldview (including faith). In addition, we will discuss pgEd’s experiences in hosting […]
Gill will introduce pgEd’s work to fellow STEM enthusiasts and advocates. She will deliver a brief presentation about pgEd’s Science on State Street Genome Editing and the Environment exhibit during MSEN's Quarterly Meeting.