Steve Heine – Essentialism and Distortion in Eugenics and GMO Attitudes [Zoom Only] | GES Colloquium
How psychological biases of essentialism distort the ways people understand genetics, eugenics, and GMO products.
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Eric Hallerman – Gene Technology in Aquaculture | GES Colloquium
1911 Building, Room 129 (North Campus) 10 Current Dr., Raleigh, NC, United StatesWhile aquaculture biotechnology has the potential to improve the sustainability of aquaculture, its realization will depend upon enabling public policy.
Barbara Herr Harthorn – Investigating the societal and ethical implications of synthetic cells [Zoom Only] | GES Colloquium
ZOOM ONLY. This talk introduces 3 ongoing NSF-funded collaborative interdisciplinary projects investigating US public and expert views on bottom-up synthetic cells using a responsible research and innovation framework.
AgBioFEWS Cohort 3 – Omics for AgBiotech Regulation: Choices and Consequences | Final Spring GES Colloquium!
1911 Building, Room 129 (North Campus) 10 Current Dr., Raleigh, NC, United StatesAgBioFEWS Cohort 3 discusses an ongoing interdisciplinary effort that seeks to better understand the implications of -omics technologies for regulatory oversight of agricultural products. IN-PERSON ONLY, NO ZOOM
MoBE – Workshop on the Societal and Ethical Implications of Microbiome Engineering in Built Environments
Talley Student Center, Room 3222This workshop is hosted by the GES Center at NC State and funded by the NSF Precision Microbiome Engineering (PreMiEr) research grant.
Wednesday, May 15: Speakers to discuss the State of MoBE Science and Engineering; Social Equity; Bioethics; Risk Governance; Public Perception and Community Engagement; and Integration of SEI with Science and Engineering of the Microbiome | Thursday, May 16: Presentation of case studies and deliberative discussions
Free
MoBE – Workshop on the Societal and Ethical Implications of Microbiome Engineering in Built Environments
Talley Student Center, Room 3222This workshop is hosted by the GES Center at NC State and funded by the NSF Precision Microbiome Engineering (PreMiEr) research grant.
Wednesday, May 15: Speakers to discuss the State of MoBE Science and Engineering; Social Equity; Bioethics; Risk Governance; Public Perception and Community Engagement; and Integration of SEI with Science and Engineering of the Microbiome | Thursday, May 16: Presentation of case studies and deliberative discussions
Free
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.
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
Rob Dunn – The future of human mutualisms, including those in our homes | PreMiEr Seminar Series
PreMiEr Fall 2024 Seminar Series: Rob Dunn - The future of human mutualisms, including those in our homes
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.