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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).

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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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