Genomics Education Partnership

We are so proud of these 23 students.👏

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Last call coming up ⏰

GEP Student Symposium registration closes tomorrow (Wed Feb 25 at 8pm CT).

Free, online, and open to all GEP students — presenting or not.

Join us Saturday Feb 28.

Register here: symposium.foragerone.com/gep-student-...

#UndergradResearch #Genomics #GEPstudents 🧬🖥

Q: “In one sentence, what makes the GEP different?” R: “The GEP provides opportunities to be involved in genomics research to all types of science faculty and students, whether these individuals have a strong background in genomics or are just starting to learn about the field.” ~Anonymous. Learn more at thegep.org.

Grateful for the professors who make research accessible to students everywhere. Your work is the backbone of the Genomics Education Partnership.

Learn more — and support the nonprofit — at thegep.org.

#GenomicsEducation #UndergradResearch 🧬🖥️

Symposium by ForagerOne Symposium is the simplest way to host amazing academic events. We're an all-in-one virtual and hybrid events platform designed for research organizations.

This event is open to all GEP students.

Register here: symposium.foragerone.com/gep-student-...

You’re invited to the spring 2026 GEP Student Symposium. See what GEP research looks like, connect with peers, and learn about science careers.

Not presenting at the GEP Student Symposium? You’re still invited.

Come see what undergraduate genomics research looks like + learn about science careers.

Registration closes Feb 25.
Event Sat Feb 28 | online.

#UndergradResearch #Genomics #GEPstudents 🧬🖥

At the Genomics Education Partnership, we support faculty in embedding authentic research into undergraduate courses. Students gain technical skills, collaborative experience, and pathways to publication.

#CURE #Bioinformatics #STEMeducation

Recombination Suppression Drives Expansion of the Drosophila Dot Chromosome Abstract. Genome size varies widely, even among closely related species, yet much less is known about chromosome size variation. Here we use the fourth chr

This publication includes 1,128 co-authors from across the U.S. and U.S. territories, 967 of whom participated in the research project as undergraduate students.

#UndergradResearch

Huge congrats to students at @benningtoncollege.bsky.social for earning co-authorship on published genomics research!

Read more: www.bennington.edu/news-and-fea...

#GEPstudents #GEPresearch #Genomics

GEP students: registration is open for the Spring 2026 Student Symposium!

✔️ student presentations
✔️ alumni career panel
✔️ keynote on scientific journeys

Sat Feb 28 | 11:00am–3:10pm CT | online + free

Register by Feb 25: symposium.foragerone.com/gep-student-...

#UndergradResearch #GEPstudents 🧬 🖥

GEP | Tool Tutorials This series of videos is intended to help GEP students use (and troubleshoot) the annotation tools.

🧬 We’ve put together a playlist of short videos to guide students through key tools for gene annotation—like NCBI BLAST, RNA-Seq tracks, and the Gene Model Checker.

🖥️ Watch here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

#UndergraduateResearch #GEPgenomics #Genomics #Bioinformatics

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...

#CUREs #GEPfaculty #GEPCUREs #GenomicsEducation

📣 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

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.

Just a few donations can ensure the GEP continues delivering real research opportunities to undergrads. Be the difference.

Donate now → secure.givelively.org/donate/genom...

#DonateToday #GenomicsEducation #GEPgenomics

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.

#GEPstudents #GEPCUREs #GenomicsEducation

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...

#CUREs #STEMeducation #GEPgenomics

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.

Learn about the GEP’s mission at: thegep.org

If you would like to support us, please visit our nonprofit website: nonprofit.thegep.org

#GEPfaculty #GEPCUREs #CUREs #GenomicsEducation

GEP | Pathways Project This series of videos is intended to help GEP students annotate a Pathways Project gene from start to finish.

🔬 Working on a Pathways Project annotation? Check out the GEP’s full video walkthrough series—step by step through an example gene annotation.

📺 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

#GenomicsEducation #CUREs #UndergraduateResearch #GEPgenomics

📣 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-...

Genomics Education Partnership (GEP) provides Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs) in bioinformatics and genomics

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

📌 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.

📌 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.

🚨 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-...
🧬 🖥️

Congrats to all @genomicsed.bsky.social students and faculty who participated!!

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

#GEPfaculty #GEPCUREs #CUREs #Genomics

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

#evobio #molbio #drosophila

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-...

Abstracts 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

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

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.

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