Genetic Engineering and Society Center

Mar 25, 2025

Now Accepting Applications for the GES Minor Fellowship

Deadline extended to March 31st! Applications for the 2025-26 Genetic Engineering and Society (GES) minor fellowship are now open. Ever wonder how cutting-edge tech shapes our environment and communities—and how we balance innovation with real-world concerns? The Genetic Engineering and Society (GES) Minor Fellowship at NC State invites students from every field to explore the science, ethics, and policy of genetic engineering. Here, you’ll gain the tools to tackle complex challenges, engage in meaningful dialogue, and learn how to bridge science and society in complex times.

Dec 16, 2024

Podcast: Should We Unleash GMO Mosquitoes?

December 16, 2024 | On the Entanglements podcast, hosts Brooke Borel and Anna Rothschild talk to Omar Akbari, a molecular biologist, and Jennifer Kuzma, a social scientist, about altering insect genes.

Aug 14, 2024

Advancing Agriculture

With a background in journalism and a passion for agricultural development, NC State doctoral student Joseph Gakpo hopes to leverage his education to make a difference in his native Ghana.