PGED inspires curiosity, reflection, and dialogue about genetics.
MA, CT, Washington DC, and CO
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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/grace-bu…
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The Community Agreements Guide helps facilitators and participants create "brave spaces" for conversations about genetics & society. It offers strategies to build shared expectations for listening, respect, & care during group discussions. tinyurl.com/nxh7t9sz
Stephen Klusza @codebiologist is an Assoc.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. His story -> pged.org/2026/07/17/stephen-…
Dave Mangus is the science curriculum specialist for Worcester Public Schools. His 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/dave-man…
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/saving-th… #science #education
PGED is exhibiting at America Innovates, co-hosted by @forbes and @america250 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/after-10-…
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Your health is shaped by so much more than the genes you were born with. Dive into genetics with @pgEDorg labxchange.org/org/pgEd
Happy #DNADay 🎉
#HealthEquity #Genetics #PublicHealth #LabXchange #ScienceForAll #DNAWeek
Monica Colaiacovo studies the health impacts of chemical exposures in our environment. She also believes that early inspiration & engagement are key to a future in the field for today’s science-curious students. Read her story!-> pged.org/2026/03/03/monica-c…
#PGED #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/precision…
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. Now, she is dedicated to advocating for other sickle cell warriors. --> pged.org/2026/02/02/victoria…
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/dorothy-… crisprwhisperer.org/
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/dorothy-…
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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/where-b…
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 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/diane-sm…
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Looking forward to exhibiting at @TheMDCGC annual education conference this Friday 10/24 on behalf of @pgEDorg. @prof_dasgupta has a keynote! #genetics mdcgc.org/aec
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What do your genes really tell you?
Join us Dec 2 for Let’s Talk Genetics, an interactive workshop with @PGEDorg exploring health, ancestry testing & DNA in law enforcement - plus tools for discussing genetics in classrooms & communities.
🔗 Register: nyas.org/talkgenetics?utm_so…
