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David Resnik – ‘Community engagement in field trials of genetically modified mosquitoes’

1911 Building, Room 129 (North Campus) 10 Current Dr., Raleigh, NC, United States

Speaker: David Resnik | Abstract: Effective community engagement is an important legal, ethical, and practical prerequisite for conducting field trials of genetically modified mosquitoes, because these studies can substantially impact communities and it is usually not possible to obtain informed consent from each community member.

Science in the Movies: Genetic Engineering and Gene Editing

James B. Hunt Library, Auditorium 1070 Partners Way, Raleigh, NC, United States

Science in the Movies returns to the Hunt Library with clips and discussion about films that deal with genetic engineering. Panelists: Dr. Marsha Gordon (Professor, Film Studies, NC State), Dr. Rodolphe Barrangou (Associate Professor, CRISPR Lab Lead, NC State), Thomas Williams, J.D. (Law & Biosciences Fellow in Science and Society, Duke University). In partnership with SCONC (Science Communicators of North Carolina).

Free

Katie Barnhill-Dilling & Dalton George – Responsible Research & Innovation in Action: Tales from the Front Lines

1911 Building, Room 129 (North Campus) 10 Current Dr., Raleigh, NC, United States

11/20 Colloquium - Dr. Katie Barnhill-Dilling and Dalton George | Responsible research and innovation (RRI) is an increasingly applied normative framework for the governance of emerging technologies. However, meaningful implementation of RRI principles can be challenging, particularly with respect to upstream stakeholder and community engagement. The Safe Genes NCSU project, "Restoring Ecosystems and Biodiversity through Development of Safe and Effective Gene Drive Technologies," has been designed with RRI in mind.

GES Sisters Lunch

Gonza Tacos 2100 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, NC, United States

GES Sisters Lunch The GES Sisters holiday lunch will be Tuesday, Dec. 11, from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. at Gonza Tacos y Tequila, in the Aloft building, 2100 Hillsborough Street. We look forward to seeing...

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AgBioFEWS Candidate Interviews

Duke Energy Hall, Hunt Library 1070 Partners Way, Raleigh, NC, United States

Welcome AgBioFEWS Candidates! We are very excited to meet everyone. Friday's activities will take place in: Duke Energy Hall, Section D, 2nd floor, James B. Hunt Jr. Library, Centennial Campus, NC State Please refer to...

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GES Faculty Affiliates Gathering

D.H. Hill Library, Exhibit Gallery 2 W Broughton Drive, Raleigh, NC, United States

Friday, March 29, 2:00 - 4:00 PM D.H. Hill Library, Faculty Research Commons, 2nd floor, West Wing (link) Details forthcoming

Emerging Biotechnologies in Agriculture

Duke Energy Hall, Hunt Library 1070 Partners Way, Raleigh, NC, United States

Emerging Biotechnologies in Agriculture | April 2, 2019, 5:30PM, Duke Energy Hall, Hunt Library - $10-$35 | Join the GES Center, industry and government experts, and the Triangle BABCNC as we discuss genetic approaches to agricultural pest management and crop science and explore the myths and realities of the GMO debate in the US and Europe.

$10 – $35

Corn Maze: From Teosinte to Tomorrow

NC Museum of Art 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

Part of the upcoming multi-site exhibition Art’s Work in the Age of Biotechnology: Shaping Our Genetic Futures, the corn maze From Teosinte to Tomorrow at the NC Museum of Art park will be open through the end of October. Free and open to the public.

Free

GES Colloquium – Fall Welcome Lunch and New Location!

Poe 202 (North Campus) 2310 Katharine Stinson Dr., Raleigh, NC, United States

Location: Poe 202 | The GES weekly colloquium will kick off this August 27, as per tradition with a catered lunch from Neomonde. Come prepared with an appetite and to give a short update about your recent GES activities and upcoming plans.

First AgBioFEWS Cohort: Eastern NC Field Course Report | GES Colloquium

Poe 202 (North Campus) 2310 Katharine Stinson Dr., Raleigh, NC, United States

The first cohort of nine graduate students in the AgBioFEWS program spent time in Eastern NC this summer visiting with farmers and stakeholders. The students will present an overview of their experiences and discuss how these experiences have affected their perspectives on agricultural biotechnology.