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Skype a Scientist @skypeascientist.bsky.social · 9d

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

DNA floats in the background of a texty event flyer that says "Personal genetics engagement in classrooms and communities, Learn about genetic advances and about how to bring conversations about ethical, legal, and social dimensions of genetics into classrooms and informal science learning. Tuesday OCtober 7, 2025, 12pm EDT. broght to you by Skype a scientist and the personal genetics education and dialogue program. RSVP at linktr.ee/skypeascientist

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 12d

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

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Personal Genetics Education & Dialogue (PGED) @pged.bsky.social · 19d

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

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Rob O'Malley (he/him) @robomalley.bsky.social · 29d

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.

mam standing in front of a window with "Baltimore Underground Science Space" sign

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Rob O'Malley (he/him) @robomalley.bsky.social · 23d

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

Flyer for Rockville Science Center Community STEM Days, reads "bringing the world of science and technology to life and inspiring a passion for lifelong learning!" www.RockvilleScienceCenter.org

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Rob O'Malley (he/him) @robomalley.bsky.social · Aug 25

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...

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Personal Genetics Education & Dialogue (PGED) @pged.bsky.social · Aug 21

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

Personal Genetics Education & Dialogue (PGED) @pged.bsky.social · Aug 8

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

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Personal Genetics Education & Dialogue (PGED) @pged.bsky.social · Aug 1

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

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Genetics Society of America @genetics-gsa.bsky.social · Jul 24

⏰ 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!

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Personal Genetics Education & Dialogue (PGED) @pged.bsky.social · Jul 25

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

Personal Genetics Education & Dialogue (PGED) @pged.bsky.social · Jul 18

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

Personal Genetics Education & Dialogue (PGED) @pged.bsky.social · Jul 11

PGED's #SpotlightSeries on remarkable people ~ Gill met with Suzanne, Senior Director for Faith & Health at @interfaithamerica.bsky.social, to learn about her efforts to unlock the potential of our nation's religious diversity in health-related spaces. Read -> tinyurl.com/5b2jea9h

#PGED #genetics

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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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Personal Genetics Education & Dialogue (PGED) @pged.bsky.social · Jun 27

It's time to announce our lucky winners from the @genomicsed.bsky.social National Meeting! Congratulations to all of our winners of free "Share Your Stance on Personal Genetics" card decks! If you didn't win this time, you can download a free copy of SYS at pged.org/sys!

#PGED #cardgame #stemgames

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Personal Genetics Education & Dialogue (PGED) @pged.bsky.social · Jun 20

We're excited to be featured at the @genomicsed.bsky.social national workshop on Monday, 6/23! If you're planning to attend, we hope you will catch Marnie's interactive keynote and Gill and Robin's skill-building workshop.

For more information: thegep.org

#gep #genetics #education

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Personal Genetics Education & Dialogue (PGED) @pged.bsky.social · May 30

PGED's #SpotlightSeries on remarkable people ~ Gill met with Christina Vallianatos, a Genomic Education & Outreach Program Manager at the @jacksonlab.bsky.social, to learn about her passion for sparking an interest in genomics for students & teachers.

Read her story! -> tinyurl.com/2n68ux3u

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Personal Genetics Education & Dialogue (PGED) @pged.bsky.social · May 23

Marnie was a guest on the Science & Spirituality Institute's new podcast, "Science & Spirituality for the Curious". scienceandspirituality.org/podcast/

You can listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, & most other platforms.
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#science #spirituality #podcast

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Rob O'Malley (he/him) @robomalley.bsky.social · May 19

Join @pged.bsky.social this Wed to talk #genetics #scicomm & public engagement! Hosted w/ @genetics-gsa.bsky.social but all are welcome. @geneticssociety.bsky.social @sabercommunity.bsky.social @anthgen.bsky.social @bioanth.org @sciencetalkorg.bsky.social @ncse.bsky.social @sacnas.bsky.social

Genetics Society of America @genetics-gsa.bsky.social · May 12

Join us May 21 for a live, interactive workshop on bold, inclusive public engagement in science with @pgedorg. Learn more & register: buff.ly/xy67Gat 🔗

L-R: PGED staff Robin Bowman, Marnie Gelbart, Rob O’Malley & Gill McNeil will lead the discussion.

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Personal Genetics Education & Dialogue (PGED) @pged.bsky.social · May 19

@robomalley.bsky.social will be on 5 panels at @balticon.bsky.social starting this Friday, May 23! #sciencefiction #scifi #convention

Rob O'Malley (he/him) @robomalley.bsky.social · May 19

Looking forward to my first @balticon.bsky.social ‬this weekend! I’ll be on panels about human-animal relations, monsters, religious conflict in SF/F, pseudoscience/misinformation, and extreme environments. Check out the schedule here www.balticon.org

Balticon 59 | Baltimore's Science Fiction Convention

Whether you love science with your fiction or costumes with your books, at Balticon we do too! Join 1500+ fans of all backgrounds to celebrate Science Fiction and Fantasy with 300+ hours of diverse pr...

www.balticon.org

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Personal Genetics Education & Dialogue (PGED) @pged.bsky.social · Apr 29

PGED's #SpotlightSeries on remarkable people ~ Gill met with Vida Mingo, a senior lecturer of biology & @genomicsed.bsky.social Board of Directors member, to learn about his dedication to connecting communities with science. Read his story! -> tinyurl.com/24rn67ph

#PGED #communityspotlight #scicomm

Personal Genetics Education & Dialogue (PGED) @pged.bsky.social · Apr 24

🧬April 25 is DNA Day & we’re honoring this milestone by doing what we do best - celebrating curiosity & engaging with communities to explore genetics & its impact on people’s lives. You can get involved & make a difference this DNA Day! tinyurl.com/yxf6pwc7

#dnaday #dnaday2025 #genetics #education

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Genetics Society of America @genetics-gsa.bsky.social · Apr 22

Join us and partners @pged.bsky.social and Reclaiming STEM Institute TOMORROW, at 1:30 pm EDT, for an interactive forum on how our genetics community can foster a thriving and inclusive scientific culture, both within the field and with society at large.

Register now: buff.ly/VbkZdIT

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Personal Genetics Education & Dialogue (PGED) @pged.bsky.social · Apr 18

It's time to announce our lucky winners! Congratulations to everyone who will receive a free copy of Share Your Stance in the mail for #DNADay2025:

@emilybateslab.bsky.social
Pravalika Rayala
A. Zientek
HMS MEDscience
M. U. E.

Go to pged.org/sys-coming-s... for more details!
#PGED #STEMgame

Personal Genetics Education & Dialogue (PGED) @pged.bsky.social · Apr 16

With your help, we are sparking conversations across the US about the impact of genetics and biotechnology on our world.

Our team is excited to announce our SYS card deck winners soon!

#PGED #SYS #shareyourstance #cardgame #educationalgame #STEMgame #genetics

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