Special 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.
Unlock the power of storytelling in science! Join our workshop to learn how to captivate your audience, clarify your research, and inspire action. Transform your scientific insights into memorable narratives that engage the public, attract support, and make complex ideas accessible. Led by Dr. Martha Burford Reiskind, an experienced science communicator.
Hybrid | 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!
Save the date for a farewell celebration for Fred Gould, Sharon Stauffer, and Jason Delborne. By invitation only; details forthcoming.
March 3 via Zoom | Join Dr. Katie Barnhill for an information session on the Genetic Engineering and Society (GES) Graduate Minor Fellowship. Register at https://go.ncsu.edu/ges-minor-zoom
Please save the date for an upcoming symposium honoring the career of Fred Gould! This event will take place from 9 am – 2 pm in Talley Student Union in the Coastal Ballroom. It will feature presentations from Fred’s collaborators, former students, and more!
Following the symposium, there will be an evening celebration from 6 pm – 9 pm in JC Raulston Arboretum.
Zoom Only | Dr. Anastasia Bodnar will present an overview of the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology’s recently published report, outlining key recommendations to accelerate biotechnology in the United States.
Zoom | The 2025 PreMiEr SEI Symposium is a virtual workshop designed to bring together researchers, engineers, ethicists, and policymakers to examine the societal and ethical dimensions of microbiome engineering in the built environment. Over the course of the afternoon, participants will explore governance frameworks, public perceptions, and strategies for meaningful community engagement. This symposium provides a collaborative space to critically assess the broader implications of microbiome research and identify pathways for responsible innovation.
Curious about the role of synthetic biology in conservation? Register for this upcoming IUCN webinar on Sept. 8th featuring Dr. Katie Barnhill speaking on ethical considerations for synthetic biology.
Join us for the brand new Genes and Society Research Interest Group (RIG), organized and hosted by the Genetic Engineering and Society (GES) Center and the Genetics and Genomics Academy (GGA). All are welcome and snacks will be provided. Registration form at https://go.ncsu.edu/register-genes-society
Join Levent Atici, Associate Vice Provost for Student-Centered Interdisciplinary Initiatives, for an informal conversation about exciting work being done within the GES cluster — currently, and with an eye to the future.
Zoom ONLY at *3PM ET* | How can governance keep pace with emerging technologies? Dr. Diana Bowman, inaugural Dean of the School of Law at RMIT University, will reflect on adaptive, responsible approaches to law, innovation, and the public interest.