Ron Sandler – Environmental ethics and genetic interventions in conservation | Zoom Only | GES Colloquium
ZoomZoom Only | This talk will explore the ethical and philosophical issues raised by the growing use of bioengineering in conservation.
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Colloquium
GES 508 Project – Herding Cats: Responsible Innovation for Sterilizing Cats in New Zealand | Hybrid | GES Colloquium
1911 Building, Room 129 (North Campus) 10 Current Dr., Raleigh, NC, United StatesHybrid | GES 508 students apply the Responsible Research and Innovation framework to a hypothetical gene therapy project for cat sterilization supporting New Zealand's Predator Free 2050 goal. Final GES Colloquium of the semester!
Welcome Back Lunch | In-Person – NEW LOCATION! | GES Colloquium
Withers 331 101 Lampe Dr., Raleigh, NC, United StatesJoin us for a welcome back lunch to kick off the spring semester and reconnect with colleagues. Enjoy food from Neomonde and hear about the plans for this semester’s GES Colloquium, jointly taught by Drs. Katie Barnhill and Nourou Barry.
Moussa Savadogo – Regulating genetic-based vector control towards malaria elimination in Africa | Virtual | GES Colloquium
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Virtual Event
Zoom | Genetic-based approaches offer promising solutions for malaria in sub-Saharan Africa. Clear regulations and public acceptance are essential for their success.
Katie Sanders – Consumer Perceptions for Emerging Ag Tech | Hybrid | GES Colloquium
Withers 331 101 Lampe Dr., Raleigh, NC, United States +1 more
Hybrid Event
Withers 331 + Zoom | How agricultural science communication can move beyond traditional, deficit models to engage diverse audiences through dialogue-based strategies aligned with Cooperative Extension’s founding mission.
William Kimler – Eugenics before Genetics | Hybrid | GES Colloquium
Withers 331 101 Lampe Dr., Raleigh, NC, United States +1 more
Virtual Event
Withers 331 + Zoom | Historical examination of the societal concerns, current ideas and practices, and disciplines that created the context in the early 20th century for the enthusiastic engagement of geneticists in the eugenics movement.
Rohan Shirwaiker – Sustainable Proteins: Towards Building a Resilient Agri-Food System | Zoom | GES Colloquium
ZoomZoom | This talk will provide an overview of sustainable proteins and their role and importance in the global agri-food system. NOTE: Due to a planned campuswide WolfAlert active threat drill on 2/18, this talk will now be held via Zoom instead of in-person. Additionally, the video and podcast recordings of this talk will be embargoed until the end of the spring semester.
Mallory Choudoir – Microbiomes at the Roots of Environmental and Social Justice | Hybrid | GES Colloquium
Withers 331 101 Lampe Dr., Raleigh, NC, United States +1 moreHybrid | Dr. Choudoir explores the role of soil microbiomes in sustainable agriculture and why their conservation is essential for environmental and social justice.
Lirong Xiang – Integrating Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Precision Agriculture | Hybrid | GES Colloquium
Withers 331 101 Lampe Dr., Raleigh, NC, United States +1 more
Hybrid Event
Hybrid | This presentation highlights the developments in AI and robotics in precision agriculture, along with real-world applications.
Jory Weintraub – Telling Your Science Story | Hybrid | GES Colloquium
Withers 331 101 Lampe Dr., Raleigh, NC, United States +1 moreWithers 331 + Zoom | This short, interactive workshop will explore why and how to use storytelling to communicate your research, and give you a chance to practice and receive feedback.
Katie Barnhill – Is the Spirit of Asilomar Still Haunting Biotechnology? | Hybrid | GES Colloquium
Withers 331 101 Lampe Dr., Raleigh, NC, United States +1 moreHybrid | An overview and analysis of my experience at the 2025 The Spirit of Asilomar and the Spirit of Biotechnology
Ritwick Ghosh – Environmental Governance Issues | Hybrid | GES Colloquium
Withers 331 101 Lampe Dr., Raleigh, NC, United States +1 moreHybrid | Dr. Ritwick Ghosh, Assistant Professor in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources, College of Natural Resources. Details forthcoming.