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The GEP is a nationwide collaboration of institutions that integrates active learning into the undergraduate curriculum through Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs) centered in bioinformatics and genomics. Learn more: https://thegep.org/

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Genomics Education Partnership @genomicsed.bsky.social · Jun 19

🧬 New to Bluesky? The GEP has created a Starter Pack to help genetics educators get started! Find accounts, discover genomics feeds, and join the GEP’s growing community.
Get started: go.bsky.app/3JFUJRg

#GeneticsEducation #Bluesky #CURE #Genomics

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Rachel Logan @rmslogan.bsky.social · Aug 14

The GEP Pathways Program taught me basic genomics, how to use databases like genome browsers, blast, and flybase, and how to do rigorous comparisons and annotations. It's a fantastic program and worth the attention and support. Check it out! 🤩

Genomics Education Partnership @genomicsed.bsky.social · Aug 8

In 2005, a small team of researchers asked:
What if undergrads didn’t just learn genomics, but contributed to real discoveries?

That question launched the Genomics Education Partnership (GEP).
#GenomicsEducation #UndergradResearch #GEPCUREs

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Genomics Education Partnership @genomicsed.bsky.social · Aug 14

🔬 Real research changes lives.
The GEP gives undergrads across 200+ institutions authentic genomics & bioinformatics experience—building skills, confidence & STEM careers. Support future scientists: secure.givelively.org/donate/genom...

#CUREs #STEMEducation #GEPCUREs

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Genomics Education Partnership @genomicsed.bsky.social · Aug 13

📢 If the GEP has helped you—whether you’re faculty, a student, or an alum—please share your story: comment and repost.

Your words could inspire a partner, attract a donor, or help keep the GEP alive for the next generation.

#GEPstories #ScienceEducation

Genomics Education Partnership @genomicsed.bsky.social · Aug 13

For nearly two decades, the GEP has given thousands of students the chance to do real genomics research—often for the first time.

We know the impact has been huge… but we need your voice to tell that story.

#UndergraduateResearch #STEMEducation

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Genomics Education Partnership @genomicsed.bsky.social · Aug 13

🛑 What if the GEP disappeared?
No more open-access genomics curriculum.
No more free tools, research projects, & training.
No more national community connecting 200+ institutions.

#GenomicsEducation #STEMEquity #GEPgenomics

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Genomics Education Partnership @genomicsed.bsky.social · Aug 12

GEP faculty member @professorsawa.bsky.social on what gap the GEP fills in STEM education.

#GEPfaculty #GEPCUREs #GenomicsEducation #GEPgenomics

Text graphic reads: “What gap in STEM education does the GEP help you fill? ‘I teach at a California Community College. Participating in GEP research projects allows my students to get a taste of what it’s like to join a research lab. Something we don’t have on campus.’ ~Alexa Sawa. Learn more at thegep.org.”

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Genomics Education Partnership @genomicsed.bsky.social · Aug 12

🔗 Want to learn more or see if your school is on the map?
Visit: thegep.org

#Genomics #EquityInSTEM #ResearchEducation

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Nationwide collaboration integrating active learning through bioinformatics and genomics Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences

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Genomics Education Partnership @genomicsed.bsky.social · Aug 12

The GEP helps faculty embed real genomics research into their courses. Students don’t just study genes—they discover new ones.

That’s science education with impact.

#UndergradResearch #ScienceEducation #GEPgenomics

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Genomics Education Partnership @genomicsed.bsky.social · Aug 12

What does a national research network look like?
📍 This map shows 209 active GEP institutions across the U.S. and its territories.

That’s 209 campuses where students are learning genomics by doing real research.

#GenomicsEducation #GEPteach #GEPtools

Map of 200+ GEP institutions in the continental United States and Puerto Rico (U.S.).

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Genomics Education Partnership @genomicsed.bsky.social · Aug 8

Want to know how we got here—and where we’re going?
📖 Read our story: thegep.org/about/history/
#Genomics #ScienceTeaching #WhyGEP

History | Genomics Education Partnership

Since its founding in 2006, the GEP has expanded across the country to encompass more than 200 institutions of all sizes and missions.

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Genomics Education Partnership @genomicsed.bsky.social · Aug 8

From its origins at WashU to today’s faculty-led GEP 2.0, our mission stays the same:

Empower undergraduates to do real research—and build a more inclusive future in STEM.
#GEPgenomics #EquityInScience

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Genomics Education Partnership @genomicsed.bsky.social · Aug 8

Our model is simple but powerful:
💡 Real research
🧬 Open-access tools & training
🤝 Support for faculty & students

It’s research education that works—whether you’re at a small college or an R1.

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Genomics Education Partnership @genomicsed.bsky.social · Aug 8

Today, the GEP spans 200+ colleges and universities across the U.S.

Thousands of students have annotated genes, published discoveries, and started to see themselves as scientists.
#InclusiveSTEM #ScienceEducation

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Genomics Education Partnership @genomicsed.bsky.social · Aug 8

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Genomics Education Partnership @genomicsed.bsky.social · Aug 7

Undergrads learning real genomics?
Yes—through the Pathways Project.

The GEP provides:
• A gene annotation walkthrough
• A full YouTube video series
• All prerequisite curriculum materials
—all free and open-access.

Explore here: thegep.org/projects/pat...

#Genomics #STEMed #GEPtools

Graphic of the UCSC Genome Browser with accompanying text. Image text: "The Pathways Project: Free, open-access genomics curriculum for undergraduates. Learn more at thegep.org."

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Genomics Education Partnership @genomicsed.bsky.social · Aug 6

What makes the GEP special? Hear what GEP alumna Kiersten Wienclawski has to say.
#GEPstudents #GEPCUREs #GenomicsEducation #STEMEducation

Q: “What’s one moment in GEP where you realized you were doing real science?” R: “Probably the first time I did a project as a student and began working on my very own gene, not just a practice gene, and when I learned that my final product of the research project was going to be reviewed and published by the GEP community.” ~Kiersten Wienclawski. Learn more at thegep.org.

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Genomics Education Partnership @genomicsed.bsky.social · Jul 1

We’re proud to be part of a community that blends innovation with impact—bringing genomics research into classrooms nationwide.

Here’s to another great year of collaboration and discovery! 💡
 #GEP2025 #STEMEd #Genomics #FacultyWorkshop #InclusiveSTEM #ScienceAndSociety
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Genomics Education Partnership @genomicsed.bsky.social · Jul 1

🧬 Dr. Marnie Gelbart (from @pged.bsky.social) reminded us that genetics doesn’t stop at the science. She introduced classroom tools that help students explore personal genetics through ethical and societal lenses.
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Genomics Education Partnership @genomicsed.bsky.social · Jul 1

Special thanks to our keynote speakers for sparking rich discussion:

🧬 @shaunmahony.bsky.social showed how neural networks can help us understand where transcription factors bind in the genome—by looking at both the DNA sequence and the surrounding chromatin environment.
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Genomics Education Partnership @genomicsed.bsky.social · Jul 1

To our incredible faculty: your time, energy, and dedication to teaching genomics through research make the GEP what it is. We’re so grateful to work alongside you as we build a more inclusive, accessible future for STEM education.
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Genomics Education Partnership @genomicsed.bsky.social · Jul 1

We’ve wrapped up the 2025 GEP National Faculty Workshop—and we want to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who joined us! 🧬
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Genomics Education Partnership @genomicsed.bsky.social · Jul 1

We’re proud to be building a future where genomics is more accessible, science education is more inclusive, and every student has the chance to do authentic research.

Here’s to the work ahead. 💡
 #Genomics #STEMEd #InclusiveSTEM #GEP #UndergradResearch #ThankYou
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Genomics Education Partnership @genomicsed.bsky.social · Jul 1

We’re especially grateful to the amazing faculty in our GEP network.
 Your enthusiasm during the workshop—and your help spreading the word—made this fundraiser a success. We couldn’t have done it without you.
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Genomics Education Partnership @genomicsed.bsky.social · Jul 1

These funds support: 🔹 Faculty training 🔹 Real research experiences for undergrads 🔹 Free, open-access tools and curriculum

The GEP helps faculty and students grow as scientists—together.
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Genomics Education Partnership @genomicsed.bsky.social · Jul 1

To everyone who donated, shared our fundraiser, or encouraged others to support our work: Thank you! 
Your generosity helps us expand access to meaningful genomics research for undergraduates across the country.
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