Personal Genetics Education & Dialogue

08/07/2026

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. https://tinyurl.com/nxh7t9sz

07/17/2026

Klusza 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 Stephen's story -> https://pged.org/2026/07/17/stephen-klusza/

06/15/2026

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 -> https://pged.org/2026/06/11/dave-mangus/

06/05/2026

Can genetic technology be used to rescue the Hawaiian honeycreeper birds? Genetic tools offer ways to change the world around us to improve health, crops, & the environment. However, some worry about the unintended consequences of their use. This mini-lesson explores multiple viewpoints via the story of the honeycreeper birds in Hawaii. -> https://pged.org/resources/saving-the-hawaiian-honeycreeper-birds/

04/27/2026

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 -> https://pged.org/resources/after-10-years-of-testing-all-college-athletes-for-sickle-cell-trait-what-have-we-learned/

03/13/2026

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! -> https://pged.org/2026/03/03/monica-colaiacovo/

02/23/2026

We updated our Precision Medicine lesson! Formerly known as “Personalized Medicine”, 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! -> https://pged.org/resources/precision-medicine/

02/06/2026

Victoria Gray was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) at 3 months old. At age 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 her family & to advocating for other sickle cell warriors. Read her story --> https://pged.org/2026/02/02/victoria-gray/

01/30/2026

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! https://pged.org/2026/01/06/dorothy-semenow/ https://crisprwhisperer.org/

“The CRISPR Whisperer Picture Series” is a free-to-download series of 15 episodes that marry art and science in a humorous, hands-on romp designed to spark creativity in an easy-to-understand introduction to the exciting new DNA editing tool called CRISPR.

01/09/2026

PGED's 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. https://pged.org/2026/01/06/dorothy-semenow/