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Genetic Engineering and Society Interdisciplinary Minor

The interdisciplinary minor in Genetic Engineering and Society (GES) examines the technological, societal and ecological issues surrounding the development and potential use of genetically engineered organisms. Participants in the minor will learn the basic concepts and principles underlying genetic engineering and the methods used for evaluating the technology’s social, cultural and environmental dimensions. The graduate minor is available to students pursuing either an MS or a Ph.D. degree.

Fellowships are open to Masters and PhD students in the Humanities, Natural and Social Sciences, and include one semester of:

• Tuition and Fees, and a
• Generous Stipend ($17K)

Requirements

To complete the GES Minor, students must fulfill 12 credit hours of interdisciplinary coursework with a strong emphasis on the intersection of science and society, including at least two semesters of GES Colloquium. Each course applied toward the minor must be completed with a grade of B or higher. Course selection should reflect the minor’s interdisciplinary focus, ensuring students gain a solid understanding of genetic engineering concepts while learning methods to assess the technology’s social, cultural, and environmental implications.

Students are also required to have a GES faculty member on their committee. The minor representative will confirm that the chosen courses appropriately complement the student’s major and align with the program’s broader objectives.

GES Minor Co-Directors and Faculty

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