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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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📣 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-...
January 11, 2026 at 1:16 AM
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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

#CUREs #GenomicsEducation #GEPgenomics
Genomics Education Partnership (GEP)
provides Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs) in bioinformatics and genomics
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January 10, 2026 at 4:57 PM
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🚨 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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January 9, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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Congrats to all @genomicsed.bsky.social students and faculty who participated!!
molbioevol.bsky.social Molecular Biology and Evolution @molbioevol.bsky.social · 9d
The January cover of Molecular Biology and Evolution features the work of Stanek et al., who investigated chromosome-specific size expansion by focusing on the Drosophila "dot chromosome”.

🔗 doi.org/10.1093/molbev/msaf304

#evobio #molbio #drosophila
Molecular Biology and Evolution | January 2026 issue Drosophila photomosiac composed of genome browser screenshots and co-author names. More than one thousand undergraduate students, from diverse institutions across the continental United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada, worked with their faculty mentors from the Genomics Education Partnership (GEP; thegep.org) to generate hundreds of high quality gene annotations as part of an effort to understand the massive size expansion of the Drosophila dot chromosome
January 5, 2026 at 11:12 AM
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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

#GEPfaculty #GEPCUREs #CUREs #Genomics
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.
January 8, 2026 at 3:29 PM
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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

#evobio #molbio #drosophila
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.
December 30, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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GEP 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. 🧬 🖥️

#UndergraduateResearch #Symposium #Research #GEPstudents #GEPevents
January 7, 2026 at 1:55 AM
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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...

#STEMeducation #biology #genomics
Donate Now | Genomics Education Partnership
The Genomics Education Partnership is dedicated to facilitating effective post-secondary biology education by providing training, resources, and mentorship to empower faculty to provide their students Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs) centered in genomics and bioinformatics.
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January 1, 2026 at 2:29 AM
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🎉 Last day to give!

Make your 2025 tax-deductible gift to the GEP Nonprofit before midnight and help sustain genomics research experiences for students across 200+ institutions.
Donate Now | Genomics Education Partnership
The Genomics Education Partnership is dedicated to facilitating effective post-secondary biology education by providing training, resources, and mentorship to empower faculty to provide their students Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs) centered in genomics and bioinformatics.
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December 31, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Each monthly gift keeps genomics research accessible to undergraduates nationwide.

Join the GEP Nonprofit’s mission: empower faculty, train the next generation of biologists, and expand access to authentic research.

Donate monthly →
Donate Now | Genomics Education Partnership
The Genomics Education Partnership is dedicated to facilitating effective post-secondary biology education by providing training, resources, and mentorship to empower faculty to provide their students Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs) centered in genomics and bioinformatics.
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December 31, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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GEP students aren’t just learning genomics—they’re *doing* it.

Help sustain this hands-on research network by starting a monthly gift before Dec. 31.

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Donate Now | Genomics Education Partnership
The Genomics Education Partnership is dedicated to facilitating effective post-secondary biology education by providing training, resources, and mentorship to empower faculty to provide their students Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs) centered in genomics and bioinformatics.
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December 30, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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🧬 Genetics educators: the GEP’s Bluesky Starter Pack connects you instantly with other educators, CURE practitioners & resources—no need to start from scratch.

Join here 👉 go.bsky.app/3JFUJRg
Follow: @genomicsed.bsky.social

#GEPgenomics #GeneticsEducation #CUREs #UndergraduateEducation
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December 30, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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3 days left to make a 2025 tax-deductible gift to the GEP Nonprofit! 🧬

Your support helps faculty bring real genomics research into classrooms across 200+ institutions.

Donate today →
Donate Now | Genomics Education Partnership
The Genomics Education Partnership is dedicated to facilitating effective post-secondary biology education by providing training, resources, and mentorship to empower faculty to provide their students Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs) centered in genomics and bioinformatics.
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December 30, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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The GEP Nonprofit supports faculty and students at 200+ colleges doing real genomics research in the classroom.

Help us keep this model accessible for all—your tax-deductible gift before Dec. 31 fuels the next wave of discovery.

Give here →
Donate Now | Genomics Education Partnership
The Genomics Education Partnership is dedicated to facilitating effective post-secondary biology education by providing training, resources, and mentorship to empower faculty to provide their students Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs) centered in genomics and bioinformatics.
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December 29, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Rest, reset, reconnect this break.

Take a walk, enjoy time with loved ones, breathe. Gentle plans only—rest fuels learning.

If you’d like to support the GEP’s mission this holiday season, donations are welcome: nonprofit.thegep.xn--org-jo6a
December 27, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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$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...

#CUREs #STEMeducation #GEPgenomics
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.
December 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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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.
November 21, 2025 at 4:07 AM
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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

#GEPfaculty #GEPCUREs #GenomicsEducation
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.
December 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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200+ colleges. 250+ members. 25,000+ students served. Behind the numbers: real undergrads doing real genomics research. Explore the Genomics Education Partnership at thegep.org

#STEMEquity #UndergradResearch #GenomicsEducation #GEPCUREs
Graphic with text featuring the GEP logo (a computer screen with a DNA helix). The text reads: 200+ colleges and universities, 250+ active members, 25,000+ students served. Genomics Education Partnership: Learn more at thegep.org.
December 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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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! 🤩
genomicsed.bsky.social 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
August 14, 2025 at 4:33 AM
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🔬 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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August 14, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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🛑 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
August 13, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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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.”
August 12, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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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.).
August 12, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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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
August 8, 2025 at 1:22 AM