Exploring Difference in the Biology Classroom

"Exploring Difference in the Biology Classroom: Bringing together educators and researchers for conversations about the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of genetics" is a collaboration between pgEd (Personal Genetics Education Project) and CERA to present the latest ELSI research as a resource for educators to use in the classroom. Each of the four events in this ELSIconversations series will have one or more ELSI researchers presenting new material followed by a discussion and a Q&A session.  

PAST EVENTS:

Session 4: Beyond Mendel: Leading with Complexity when Teaching Human Genetics 

Date: May 11 2023, 3-4 pm PT / 6-7 pm ET

Speakers: Shawneequa Callier, JD, MA & Eimear Kenny, PhD

Moderators: Rob O'Malley, PhD 

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Session 3: What Genetic Ancestry Tests Mean (and What They Don't)

Date: April 11 2023, 3-4 pm PT / 6-7 pm ET

Speakers: Janina Jeff, PhD, MS & Jada Benn Torres, PhD

Moderators: Rob O'Malley, PhD & Nadine Vincenten, PhD

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Session 2: Engaging with Genetic Disability and Difference 

Date: March 8 2023, 3-4 pm PT / 6-7 pm ET 

Speakers: Kara Ayers, PhD & Joel Michael Reynolds, PhD 

Moderators: Rob O'Malley, PhD & Marnie Gelbart, PhD 

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Session 1: How to represent wide-ranging family structures and personal identities using the latest pedigree nomenclature 

Date: December 1, 3-4 pm PT / 6-7 pm ET

Speakers: Ina Amarillo, PhD & Robin Bennett, MS, LGC, PhD Hon

Co-Moderators: Marnie Gelbart, PhD & Nadine Vincenten, PhD

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