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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/
Absolutely pumped for today’s GEP Science seminar from Carl Hjelmen @cehjelmen09.bsky.social
on investigations of insect genome size - propelled by the fresh eyes of undergraduate researchers at Utah Valley University. Hope to see yall GEPers @genomicsed.bsky.social at 1 pm CST!
Q: “In one sentence, what makes the GEP different?” R: “What makes the GEP different is the community of scholars who are passionate about teaching, who support each other in developing curriculum and providing research opportunities for students at a wide array of institutions.” ~Norma Velazquez Ulloa. Learn more at thegep.org.
Thanks to our 250+ GEP faculty, undergrads experience real genomics research—not just lectures. Help us keep this national network thriving: secure.givelively.org/donate/genom...
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📣 A reminder for current GEP students: the abstract deadline has been extended to Feb 6 at 8p (CT). Presenting at the Student Symposium is a great way to practice communicating your science and build experience in research. 🧬 🖥️ #UndergraduateResearch #Research #GEPstudents #GEPevents
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Q: “In one sentence, what did the GEP mean to you?” R: “The GEP meant working with a supportive, caring, and passionate team, eager to help students and share in their love for science and research. The GEP played a very great role in my life, and I wouldn’t have traded any of it for the world!” ~Kiersten Wienclawski. Learn more at thegep.org.
We asked our alumni what the GEP meant to them. Here’s what Kiersten Wienclawski had to say.
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Graphic of a sandwich and potato chips, featuring text and the GEP logo (a computer screen with a DNA helix). The text reads: For just $8.55—about the cost of a sandwich—you can fund a virtual TA session at the GEP.
$8.55—the cost of a sandwich—funds a virtual TA session at the GEP. That’s a chance for a student to get one-on-one guidance in genomics research. Donate today: secure.givelively.org/donate/genom...
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Q: “What gap in STEM education does the GEP help you fill?” R: “The GEP has allowed me to bring authentic research experiences to my community college students, who would normally not have a chance to pursue independent projects.” ~Jessica Crowley, PhD. Learn more at thegep.org.
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🔬 Working on a Pathways Project annotation? Check out the GEP’s full video walkthrough series—step by step through an example gene annotation.
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📣 GEP students—good news! The abstract deadline for the 2026 GEP Student Symposium has been extended to Feb 6 at 8p (CT). Abstracts are ≤250 words, feedback is provided, open to all GEP students. Virtual event Feb 27–Mar 1. Submit here: symposium.foragerone.com/gep-student-...
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The GEP has reached 25,000+ students with research-driven classroom experiences in genomics. We’re giving undergrads the chance to do real science. Learn more: thegep.org
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📌 UPDATE: The abstract submission deadline has been extended! GEP students can now submit abstracts through Feb 6 at 8p (CT). Abstracts are ≤250 words, feedback is provided, and submissions are open to all current GEP students.
09.01.2026 19:33 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0📌 UPDATE: The abstract submission deadline has been extended! GEP students can now submit abstracts through Feb 6 at 8p (CT). Abstracts are ≤250 words, feedback is provided, and submissions are open to all current GEP students.
09.01.2026 19:32 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0🚨 Final reminder! GEP student abstracts for the 2026 Symposium are due tonight at 8p (CT). ≤250 words, feedback provided. Open to all GEP students. Virtual event Feb 27–Mar 1 on ForagerOne. Submit here: symposium.foragerone.com/gep-student-...
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Congrats to all @genomicsed.bsky.social students and faculty who participated!!
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Q: “Why do you think programs like the GEP need public support?” R: “Many community college students are at a disadvantage when they transfer as STEM majors because they have not had as much exposure to research environments. GEP helps fill that gap.” ~Alexa Sawa. Learn more at thegep.org.
The GEP offers Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs) centered in bioinformatics and genomics for undergrads. Hear what @professorsawa.bsky.social has to say about why programs like this need support.
Find out more about the GEP at thegep.org
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MBE | Recombination Suppression Drives Expansion of the Drosophila Dot Chromosome Drosophila photomosaic composed of genome browser screenshots and co-author names. More than one thousand undergraduate students from diverse institutions across the United States and Puerto Rico worked with faculty members from the Genomics Education Partnership to generate hundreds of high quality gene annotations as part of an effort to understand massive size expansion of the Drosophila dot chromosome.
Stanek et al. studied the Drosophila "dot chromosome” to investigate chromosome-specific size expansion, focusing on four species whose dot chromosomes are 2- to 15-fold larger compared to D. melanogaster.
🔗 doi.org/10.1093/molbev/msaf304
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Deadline is Jan 9 at 8p (CT). Presenting is a great chance to practice communicating your science and highlight your progress. Submit here: symposium.foragerone.com/gep-student-...
07.01.2026 01:55 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Abstracts are ≤250 words, and reviewers will offer helpful feedback. If you don’t have a ForagerOne account, create one for free: symposium.foragerone.com/signup
07.01.2026 01:55 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0GEP students—ready to share your research? Submit an abstract for the 2026 GEP Student Symposium, held Feb 27–Mar 1 on the ForagerOne Symposium platform. All current GEP students are invited to present their work. 🧬 🖥️
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Grateful for every educator, student, and supporter in the GEP community. ❤️
If you’d like to make a final 2025 gift, there’s still time tonight: secure.givelively.org/donate/genom...
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🎉 Last day to give!
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Rest, reset, reconnect this break.
Take a walk, enjoy time with loved ones, breathe. Gentle plans only—rest fuels learning.
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Graphic of milk and coffee beans, featuring text and the GEP logo (a computer screen with a DNA helix). The text reads: $8.55 funds one virtual TA session. For the price of a tall vanilla bean Frappuccino and a cake pop – you can give a student access to personalized genomics tutoring.
$8.55 = one virtual TA session. For the cost of a Frappuccino + cake pop, you can give a student personalized genomics tutoring and help them succeed in research. Donate: secure.givelively.org/donate/genom...
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Excited to share some good news: I was invited to join the Board of Directors for the newly established @genomicsed.bsky.social nonprofit. GEP has grown into a national community with real momentum — supporting faculty, expanding access to genomics + bioinformatics, and building equitable CUREs.
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Q: “Why do you think programs like the GEP need public support?” R: “Programs like the GEP, that provide opportunities for faculty to incorporate novel genomics research into the classroom, are incredibly important vehicles for giving more students access to research experiences earlier in their college careers." ~Jenni. Learn more at thegep.org.
The GEP has served over 25,000 students throughout its lifetime. Help us provide undergraduate research opportunities for years to come. Learn more at: nonprofit.thegep.org
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