GES Field Course: FEW Impacts of Biotechnology in NC Agricultural Systems
An immersive field experience led by Drs. Dominic Reisig, Fred Gould, and Dawn Rodriguez-Ward.
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Welcome back lunch! | In-Person | GES Colloquium
1911 Building, Room 129 (North Campus) 10 Current Dr., Raleigh, NC, United StatesIn-person only | Join us for lunch in the 1911 Building, room 129, as we catch up on what everyone has been up to over the summer with our traditional lunch from Neomonde! We'll introduce the new cohort of GES Minor Fellows, go over what to expect this semester, and give folks a chance to reconnect with each other. All GES-affiliated faculty, students, and staff are invited and encouraged to join us.
GES Fellows – Getting into the weeds with NC farmers | Zoom Only | GES Colloquium
ZoomZoom Only | The incoming class of GES Graduate Minor Fellows share insights from their time spent with NC farmers learning about agbiotech in the field.
Jason Delborne – Science Policy, Soft Power, and Responsible Development | Hybrid | GES Colloquium
1911 Building, Room 129 (North Campus) 10 Current Dr., Raleigh, NC, United States +1 moreHybrid | Jason Delborne spent the 2023-24 academic year as an AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellow in Washington, DC, working at the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office
Nourou Barry – Policy preferences and gene drive for agricultural pests | Zoom Only | GES Colloquium
ZoomZoom only | This qualitative study investigates the uncertainties and diverse perspectives of experts regarding the potential use of gene drive technology for agricultural pest control in the U.S., focusing on policy preferences and governance considerations to highlight the need for informed decision-making and strategic planning.
Sarah Hartley – FILM: Gene drive mosquitoes for malaria control | Zoom Only | GES Colloquium
ZoomThe Genetic Engineering and Society (GES) Colloquium is a seminar series that brings in speakers to present and stimulate discussion on a variety of topics related to existing and proposed biotechnologies and their place within broader societal changes. GES Colloquium is jointly taught by Drs. Dawn Rodriguez-Ward and Katie Barnhill, who you may contact with any class-specific questions, and meets weekly on Tuesdays from 12-1 pm via Zoom, with in-person guests every other week in the 1911 Building, room 129. Please subscribe to the GES newsletter and LinkedIn for updates.
Nathan Crook – Engineering Vibrio natriegens for remediation of PET plastics | Hybrid | GES Colloquium
1911 Building, Room 129 (North Campus) 10 Current Dr., Raleigh, NC, United States +1 moreHybrid | This talk covers our recent efforts to engineer the saltwater microbe Vibrio natriegens to break down PET plastics and eat the breakdown products.
Special guest Ken Miller on the intersection of science, humanism, and faith
Talley Student Union, Mountains Ballroom 2610 Cates Ave, Raleigh, NC, United StatesSpecial Public Presentation and Discussion: Ken Miller on the intersection of science, humanism, and faith. Presented by the Genetic and Genomics Academy and the GES Center.
Erika Syzmanski – “Crossing Kingdoms”: Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) via SynBio Art | Zoom Only | GES Colloquium
ZoomThe Genetic Engineering and Society (GES) Colloquium is a seminar series that brings in speakers to present and stimulate discussion on a variety of topics related to existing and proposed biotechnologies and their place within broader societal changes. GES Colloquium is jointly taught by Drs. Dawn Rodriguez-Ward and Katie Barnhill, who you may contact with any class-specific questions, and meets weekly on Tuesdays from 12-1 pm via Zoom, with in-person guests every other week in the 1911 Building, room 129. Please subscribe to the GES newsletter and LinkedIn for updates.
Sara Fitzsimmons – What happened to the GE Chestnut? | Hybrid | GES Colloquium
1911 Building, Room 129 (North Campus) 10 Current Dr., Raleigh, NC, United States +1 moreThe Genetic Engineering and Society (GES) Colloquium is a seminar series that brings in speakers to present and stimulate discussion on a variety of topics related to existing and proposed biotechnologies and their place within broader societal changes. GES Colloquium is jointly taught by Drs. Dawn Rodriguez-Ward and Katie Barnhill, who you may contact with any class-specific questions, and meets weekly on Tuesdays from 12-1 pm via Zoom, with in-person guests every other week in the 1911 Building, room 129. Please subscribe to the GES newsletter and LinkedIn for updates.
Seminar speaker | Zoom Only | GES Colloquium
ZoomThe Genetic Engineering and Society (GES) Colloquium is a seminar series that brings in speakers to present and stimulate discussion on a variety of topics related to existing and proposed biotechnologies and their place within broader societal changes. GES Colloquium is jointly taught by Drs. Dawn Rodriguez-Ward and Katie Barnhill, who you may contact with any class-specific questions, and meets weekly on Tuesdays from 12-1 pm via Zoom, with in-person guests every other week in the 1911 Building, room 129. Please subscribe to the GES newsletter and LinkedIn for updates.
Joeva Sean Rock – GE Crops in Ghana | Hybrid | GES Colloquium
1911 Building, Room 129 (North Campus) 10 Current Dr., Raleigh, NC, United States +1 moreHybrid | This talk examines the development of, and debates around, genetically engineered crops in Ghana.