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: The Governance Challenges | Zoom Only | GES Colloquium
ZoomZoom Only | Gene Drive Mosquitoes for Malaria Control is a short documentary film beautifully shot in Uganda, exploring Ugandan stakeholders’ hopes for gene drive mosquitoes – a radical new tool potentially offering a way to eliminate or change the mosquitoes that cause malaria.
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.
Morning discussion with special guest Ken Miller: Navigating Evolution Education
Stephen's Room, Thomas Hall Room 3503 112 Derieux Place, Raleigh, NC, United StatesJoin Ken Miller for a discussion of strategies for teaching evolution while acknowledging cultural and religious perspectives. This discussion will be held from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. in Stephens Room (Thomas 3503).
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 Szymanski – Crossing Kingdoms: An Experiment in (Ir)responsible Research? | Zoom Only | GES Colloquium
ZoomZoom Only | An artist-led interdisciplinary experiment with risky science led to boundary-challenging conclusions about what responsibility looks like in responsible research.
Sara Fitzsimmons – GE American Chestnut: Counting Chestnuts Before They Ripen | Hybrid | GES Colloquium
1911 Building, Room 129 (North Campus) 10 Current Dr., Raleigh, NC, United States +1 moreHybrid | Explore the scientific, ethical, and environmental issues which have impacted research, release, and deregulation of a transgenic American chestnut
Alice Cheng – AI for crisis communication | *11:30 AM* Zoom Only | GES Colloquium
ZoomZoom Only | An exploration of AI's role in managing organization-public relationships during crises, highlighting innovative applications and the challenges of implementation. TAKE NOTE OF TIME CHANGE: Colloquium will meet from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM on November 5th.