We chatted with Grace Burton-Edwards & Brian Schwartz to learn about their experiences within a church community that is intellectually curious, honest, & compassionate in its ministry. Read their story -> pged.org/2026/08/27/g... #pged #communityspotlight #gene #education @genomicsed.bsky.social
Personal Genetics Education & Dialogue (PGED)
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Education & engagement about personal genetics and its impact on individuals & society. www.pged.org
The Community Agreements Guide helps facilitators and participants create "brave spaces" for conversations about genetics and society. It offers strategies to build shared expectations for listening, respect, and care during workshops, classes, or group discussions. tinyurl.com/nxh7t9sz
@smklusza.bsky.social is an Associate Professor of Biology at Clayton State University in Morrow, Georgia. His professional mission is to enhance inclusion in science education, shaped by his personal experience with disability in science. Read his story -> pged.org/2026/07/17/s... #scienceeducation
Dave Mangus is the science curriculum specialist for Worcester Public Schools. His professional mission is to help students access STEM career opportunities they did not know existed and to help them see the relevance of science in their lives. Read Dave's story -> pged.org/2026/06/11/d... #PGED
Can genetic technology be used to rescue the Hawaiian honeycreeper birds? Genetic tools can change the world around us. However, some worry about the unintended consequences. Explore the story of the honeycreeper birds in Hawaii. -> pged.org/resources/sa... #science #education #genetics #pged
PGED is exhibiting at America Innovates, co-hosted by Forbes and @america250.bsky.social in San Francisco, CA! We're excited to share our learning resources with folks at the festival. If you're in the area, drop by and say hello! #A250 #Forbes250 #PGED #genetics #education
All athletes on NCAA-governed college sports teams are required to confirm their Sickle Cell Trait status by taking a blood test or providing prior test results. Explore the history, successes, & limitations of this mandatory screening program -> pged.org/resources/af... #genetics #sct #sports #pged
Monica Colaiacovo studies the health impacts of chemical exposures in our environment. She also believes that early inspiration and engagement are key to a future in the field for today’s science-curious students. Read her story! -> pged.org/2026/03/03/m... #PGED #community #genetics #education
We updated our Precision Medicine lesson! The lesson now includes changes based on feedback from high school biology and biotech teachers. Our team is incredibly grateful for the feedback teachers shared to improve this lesson! pged.org/resources/pr... #scied #science #education #teachers #genetics
Victoria Gray was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) at 3 months old. At 33, she became the first person in the world to receive a CRISPR-based gene-editing treatment for SCD. Since then, she has dedicated herself to advocating for other sickle cell warriors. --> pged.org/2026/02/02/v...
Have you read our Spotlight article featuring science trailblazer Dorothy Semenow? We recently added links to her newly launched educational activity, the CRISPR Whisperer Picture Series! pged.org/2026/01/06/d... crisprwhisperer.org
Dorothy Semenow - Personal Genetics Education & Dialogue
In this special Spotlight feature, Dorothy Semenow tells all about her past, present, and the exciting possibilities for her future projects. Rather than a traditional interview, Dorothy opted to shar...
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PGED's #SpotlightSeries on remarkable people ~ Dorothy Semenow, a 95-year-old chemist, psychologist, edutainer, & women’s rights activist, tells all about her past, present, & the exciting possibilities for her future projects. pged.org/2026/01/06/d... #PGED #communityspotlight #genetics #education
So excited to make the recap with our event launching Where Biology Ends and Bias Begins: Lessons on Belonging from Our DNA into the world! 🧬 🧪 fist✊🏾👩🏽🦽➡️👨🏻🦯➡️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ bookshop.org/p/books/wher...
Where Biology Ends and Bias Begins: Lessons on Belonging from Our DNA
Lessons on Belonging from Our DNA
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We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey this year. With the challenges it has brought us & so many others, we are grateful to have had your support through it all. Our hearts are full of gratitude & hopeful for 2026! #PGED
We're excited to announce our SYS card deck winners from 'Meeting the Moment', hosted by the ASHG @geneticssociety.bsky.social on 11/12. Congratulations to Samantha Manna, Omar Ahmed, & TJ! To play SYS online for free, visit pged.org/sys #PGED
PGED's #SpotlightSeries on remarkable people ~ Gill met with Diane Smith, the founder of Across the Board Education and special education teacher with a mission to empower students and parents through personalized strategies and advocacy. Read her story! -> pged.org/2025/11/13/d... #education #pged
PGED's #SpotlightSeries on remarkable people ~ Gill met with Richard Lumb, the founder and CEO of @flgenomics.bsky.social, based in the UK, to learn about his efforts to magnify the impact of genetic innovation for patients. Read his story! -> pged.org/2025/10/14/r... #PGED #genetics #education
I'll be talking about personal #genetics for @pged.bsky.social next Tuesday at 1pm ET! Hosted by Rockville Science Center. Details and zoom registration below. www.rockvillesciencecenter.org/event-detail...
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Join us for this month's Science Tuesday online lecture, "Introduction to Personal Genetics" with Rob O'Malley, Ph.D.
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On Tues Oct 7th,, we're cohosting a livestream all about how to communicate on personal genetics in the classroom and informal science education settings! We'll be joined by @robomalley.bsky.social from @pged.bsky.social at Harvard to talk best practices. RSVP for free here: givebutter.com/8TVNiA
On October 7th, learn how to communicate genetics topics to classrooms and informal settings with with @robomalley.bsky.social l from @pged.bsky.social! This is for teachers and all other kinds of educators. RSVP for free here: givebutter.com/8TVNiA
We recently published an online version of Four Corners! Four Corners is one of our most popular activities. We adapted the statements from our Intro lesson into a poll-based activity that you can play in a group or independently. Be among the 1st to respond! pged.org/four-corners/ #educators #stem
Belatedly, I had a great time at BUGSS (bugssonline.org) talking sex testing, #genetics and athletics on behalf of @pged.bsky.social two weeks ago! Hope to be back again soon.
Looking forward to attending Community #STEM Day on behalf of @pged.bsky.social at Rockville Science Center this Sat 9/20 1:30-4pm! Come share, learn and share your stance on emerging #genetics and society issues! #SciComm
I'll be at the Baltimore Underground Science Space (bugssonline.org) this Wed 6-7:30pm for a discussion on #Sex, #Genetics, and #Athletics on behalf of @pged.bsky.social. Free and there are still slots available; register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/sex-geneti...
Hey, teachers - do you want to spark engaging discussions in your biology class this year? Check out our FREE learning resources, including lesson plans and mini-lessons, all in our Resource Hub! -> pged.org/resource-hub/ #teachers #education #STEM #biology #genetics #pged
We created an online version of our popular card game, Share Your Stance on Personal Genetics! SYS Online can be played as a self-driven inquiry activity or a conversation-sparking game in virtual groups. Play it now! -> tinyurl.com/2er95tn8 #pged #genetics #game #education #STEMgame #onlinegame
Gill & Robin are excited to join the @amgen.bsky.social Biotech Experience MA professional development workshop for educators on 8/7! The ABE curriculum ties laboratory experiences to the development of medicines, using technologies employed by the biotechnology industry. tinyurl.com/ar8kapdk #scied
⏰ Don’t forget! Join Evelyn Valdez-Ward & Bear Ulrich from the ReclaimingSTEM Institute on July 31 (1–2:30 p.m. EDT) for a hands-on workshop on values, influence, and setting boundaries that support your wellbeing. Register now: buff.ly/G171XeK You'll need a GSA account!
PGED's #SpotlightSeries on remarkable people ~ Gill met with Guy Gottlieb, a rising junior at Tufts University studying biology, to learn about his exploration of civic science as a college student. Read his story! -> pged.org/2025/07/21/g... #PGED #communityspotlight #genetics #education
Gill is excited to present about personal genetics to prospective genetic counseling students through the Warren Alpert Foundation Summer Internship program. We thank the @bostonu.bsky.social Genetic Counseling program for inviting us to participate! #geneticcounseling #genechat #education