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We asked our alumni what the GEP meant to them. Here’s what Kiersten Wienclawski had to say.

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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.
January 28, 2026 at 6:58 PM
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Learn about the GEP’s mission at: thegep.org

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

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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.
January 20, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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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

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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.
January 8, 2026 at 3:29 PM
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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

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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.
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

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December 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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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...

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August 14, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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GEP faculty member @professorsawa.bsky.social on what gap the GEP fills in STEM education.

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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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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).
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August 8, 2025 at 1:22 AM
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What makes the GEP special? Hear what GEP alumna Kiersten Wienclawski has to say.
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Q: “What’s one moment in GEP where you realized you were doing real science?” R: “Probably the first time I did a project as a student and began working on my very own gene, not just a practice gene, and when I learned that my final product of the research project was going to be reviewed and published by the GEP community.” ~Kiersten Wienclawski. Learn more at thegep.org.
August 6, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Explore the GEP’s free genomics curriculum—perfect for undergrads and easy to bring into your course.

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June 9, 2025 at 6:14 PM