New Tenure-Track Faculty Position in the GES Cluster
NC State University has launched a search for a new faculty member to join the Chancellor’s Faculty Excellence Program (CFEP) with the Genetic Engineering and Society (GES) Cluster. The Office of the Provost is recruiting for this tenure-track position, which represents a university-level investment in interdisciplinary scholarship at the intersection of genetic, genomic, and emerging biotechnologies and the societal contexts in which they develop....Continue reading "New Tenure-Track Faculty Position in the GES Cluster"
Leading GES into the Future: A Conversation with Khara Grieger
For Khara Grieger, leadership is about teamwork, collaboration, and a shared vision. Now, as she steps into the role of Deputy Director and prepares to lead the Genetic Engineering and Society (GES) Center in 2026, she is focused on guiding the Center into its next phase—strengthening partnerships, broadening impact, and embracing the challenges of a rapidly changing world....Continue reading "Leading GES into the Future: A Conversation with Khara Grieger"
Responsible Microbiome Engineering in Everyday Spaces
From household mold to hospital-acquired infections, NC State researchers are partnering with communities to ensure microbiome innovations serve society’s needs....Continue reading "Responsible Microbiome Engineering in Everyday Spaces"
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....Continue reading "Now Accepting Applications for the GES Minor Fellowship"
Excited about biotech & ethics? Apply for the GES Minor Fellowship!
Exciting news for NC State graduate students! Applications for the 2024-2025 Genetic Engineering and Society (GES) minor fellowship are now open. Here's your chance to delve into the societal, technological, and ecological issues surrounding the development and potential use of genetically engineered organisms....Continue reading "Excited about biotech & ethics? Apply for the GES Minor Fellowship!"
Delborne Awarded Prestigious AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is pleased to announce that Dr. Jason Delborne, Professor of Science, Policy, and Society in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources and the Genetic Engineering and Society Center, and Dr. Morgan DiCarlo, Dr. William Casola, and Mr. William Murray MNE, North Carolina State University alumni, as members of the 51st class of the Science & Technology Policy Fellowships (STPF) program....Continue reading "Delborne Awarded Prestigious AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship"
Tips for a Good Zoom Recording
Whether you are giving a big presentation, or responsible for making sure it goes well, here are some tips to make sure your next Zoom meeting recording looks great. ...
NC State receives USDA/NIFA grant to evaluate societal impacts and foster sustainability of GE and nanotech in agriculture
February 10, 2022 | Khara Grieger, together with GES Co-director Jennifer Kuzma, will lead a $650,000 project that will support the responsible development of novel agrifood technologies to contribute to more sustainable food and ag systems. ...
A Focus on “Intended Consequences” to Drive Conservation Action | Conservation Science and Practice
Press Release, April 15, 2021 | A newly published special issue of Conservation Science and Practice makes the case for rebalancing the risk–benefit equation in conservation....
Office of Research and Innovation Honors Three with Award for Excellence
Matt Simpson, August 10, 2020 | Three Office of Research and Innovation employees won this year’s Award for Excellence — SHRA employee Patti Mulligan and EHRA employees Daniel Findley and Nicholas Leblanc. ...Continue reading "Office of Research and Innovation Honors Three with Award for Excellence"
CALS News – Using Leaf Fungi to Improve Crop Resilience
Mollie Rappe, June 29, 2020 | Jason Delborne, a researcher with the Genetic Engineering and Society Center and the College of Natural Resources, will lead the efforts to assess public opinion and analyze the potential regulatory pathway for techniques to introduce beneficial plant fungi to crops....Continue reading "CALS News – Using Leaf Fungi to Improve Crop Resilience"
Decision-making about Emerging Technologies and Global Risks
GES Center receives NSF Grant to investigate geoengineering for global climate change...Continue reading "Decision-making about Emerging Technologies and Global Risks"
Virtual Colloquium: Zoom Instructions
GES Colloquium Zoom registration information...
CALS News – Fred Gould: My Journey to Interdisciplinary Research
Mollie Rappe, Dec 2, 2019 | NC State Distinguished Professor Fred Gould shares his journey to interdisciplinary research on genetically modified pests and beyond, as well as the challenges he overcame along the way....Continue reading "CALS News – Fred Gould: My Journey to Interdisciplinary Research"
