BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Genetic Engineering and Society Center - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Genetic Engineering and Society Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ges.research.ncsu.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Genetic Engineering and Society Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T193000 DTSTAMP:20260503T214031 CREATED:20250217T212528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T152857Z UID:10000472-1741028400-1741030200@ges.research.ncsu.edu SUMMARY:GES Minor Zoom Q&A DESCRIPTION:GES Graduate Minor Program & Fellowship Information Session (Q&A)\nMonday\, March 3\, 2025\, at 7:00 PM | Watch the recording at go.ncsu.edu/ges-minor-zoom > \nThe GES Center is now recruiting candidates for the Fall 2025 Genetic Engineering and Society (GES) Graduate Minor Fellowship\, an interdisciplinary program offering current Ph.D. and Masters students at NC State across multidisciplinary fields of study the opportunity to examine the basic concepts and principles underlying genetic engineering and the methods used for evaluating the technology’s social\, cultural and environmental dimensions. \nThe Zoom session will be led by Dr. Katie Barnhill\, GES Minor Co-Director\, and will start with a brief presentation of the GES Minor program\, leaving time for all interested applicants to ask questions. \nPriority consideration will be given to those who apply by March 17\, 2025. \nLearn more about the program and apply at https://go.ncsu.edu/ges-minor\nClick here to watch the recording of the Zoom Q&A from 3/4/25 with Katie Barnhill > URL:https://ges.research.ncsu.edu/event/ges-minor-zoom-qa/ LOCATION:https://ges.research.ncsu.edu/event/ges-minor-zoom-qa/ CATEGORIES:GES Event,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ges.research.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/GES-Minor-Zoom-QA_800x450.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Katie Barnhill":MAILTO:skbarnhi@ncsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T214031 CREATED:20250106T180555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T173404Z UID:10000465-1741089600-1741093200@ges.research.ncsu.edu SUMMARY:Lirong Xiang - Integrating Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Precision Agriculture | Hybrid | GES Colloquium DESCRIPTION:Colloquium Home | Zoom Registration | GES Video Library (current) | Video Archives | Podcast | LinkedIn | Newsletter \nSPRING SEMINAR SERIES\nIntegrating Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Precision Agriculture\nWithers 331 + Zoom | This presentation highlights the developments in AI and robotics in precision agriculture\, along with real-world applications. \n\nDownload seminar flyer\n\nLirong Xiang\, PhD\nAssistant Professor of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at NC State University | Profile | XR Lab \nDr. Xiang is the Principal Investigator of the Automation and Robotics Lab in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at North Carolina State University and affiliated with N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative and Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. She received her Ph.D. degree in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering from Iowa State University and her B.S. degree in Biosystems Engineering from Zhejiang University. Dr. Xiang works on agricultural robotics\, 2D & 3D computer vision\, and machine learning. During her Ph.D. program\, she has developed robotic and automated systems for both indoor and in-field plant phenotyping applications. \nAbstract\nThis presentation highlights the use of AI and robotics in precision agriculture\, focusing on automated tomato disease phenotyping and downy mildew detection in cucurbits. By leveraging AI-driven image analysis and robotic systems\, the approach enables early\, accurate disease detection and targeted interventions\, improving crop yield and sustainability. \nRelated links: \n\nZhang\, Z.\, He\, W.\, Wu\, F.\, Quesada\, L.\, & Xiang\, L. (2024). Development of a bionic hexapod robot with adaptive gait and clearance for enhanced agricultural field scouting. Frontiers in Robotics and AI (2024)\n\n\nThe Genetic Engineering and Society (GES) Colloquium is a seminar series that brings in speakers to present and stimulate discussion on a variety of topics related to existing and proposed biotechnologies and their place within broader societal changes. \nGES Colloquium is jointly taught by Drs. Katie Barnhill and Nourou Barry\, and we’re featuring a mostly student-led seminar series. Students will be taking the lead in identifying\, inviting\, and hosting most of the speakers\, providing a great opportunity for them to build their networks and grow as professionals. \nTo support their efforts\, we encourage you to join our in-person seminars\, which will now take place in Withers 331. Your presence makes a big difference in creating a supportive environment for our students. \nRemember\, we regularly post colloquium seminars as videos on Panopto and on our GES Lectures podcast\, allowing you to revisit or catch up on these recordings at your convenience. \nPlease subscribe to the GES newsletter and LinkedIn for updates. \n  URL:https://ges.research.ncsu.edu/event/colloquium-03-04-25/ LOCATION:Withers 331\, 101 Lampe Dr.\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States CATEGORIES:Colloquium,GES Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ges.research.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Colloquium-03-04-25-Xiang_web.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="GES Center":MAILTO:gesocietycenter@ncsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T140000 DTSTAMP:20260503T214031 CREATED:20250224T222643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T145826Z UID:10000476-1741338000-1741356000@ges.research.ncsu.edu SUMMARY:Fred Gould Symposium (Daytime) DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an upcoming symposium honoring the career of Fred Gould!\nThis 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! \nFollowing the symposium\, there will be an evening celebration from 6 pm – 9 pm in JC Raulston Arboretum. \nWe hope you can join us in celebrating Fred’s spectacular career! Please RSVP! \n\nSymposium Schedule\n\nFriday\, March 7th from 9AM to 2PM \nLocation: Talley Student Union\, Coastal Ballroom\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n TimeDetails\n\n\n\n \n 9:00 AMCoby Schal\, Opening Remarks \n \n 9:10 AMChancellor Randy Woodson \n \n 9:25 AMGeorge Kennedy\, Overview of Fred Gould's career \n \n 9:45 AMBruce Hay \n \n 10:15 AMBREAK \n \n 10:30 AMPresentations from former students:\n10:30 AM: Doug Landis\n10:50 AM: Amy Sheck\n11:10 AM: Astrid Groot\n11:30 AM: Megan Fritz\n11:50 AM: Jennifer Baltzegar \n \n 12:00 PMLunch and Posters \n \n 1:00 PMPresentations from colleagues:\n\n1:00 PM: Zack Brown\n1:15 PM: Jennifer Kuzma\n1:30 PM: Martha Burford Reiskind\n \n \n 2:00 PMJeff Yoder\, Closing Remarks (ending at 2 PM) URL:https://ges.research.ncsu.edu/event/fred-gould-symposium-and-retirement-celebration-2/ LOCATION:Talley Student Union\, Coastal Ballrooms\, 2610 Cates Ave.\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States CATEGORIES:GES Event,University ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ges.research.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/SaveTheDateGould.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="GES Center":MAILTO:gesocietycenter@ncsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T210000 DTSTAMP:20260503T214031 CREATED:20250224T222742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T150339Z UID:10000477-1741370400-1741381200@ges.research.ncsu.edu SUMMARY:Fred Gould Evening Celebration DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an upcoming symposium honoring the career of Fred Gould!\nThis 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! \nFollowing the symposium\, there will be an evening celebration from 6 pm – 9 pm in JC Raulston Arboretum. \nWe hope you can join us in celebrating Fred’s spectacular career! Please RSVP! \nEvening Event\nFriday\, March 7th from 6PM to 9PM\nLocation: JC Raulston Arboretum\, 4415 Beryl Rd\, Raleigh\, NC 27606\n \n\n6:00 – 6:30\nClyde Sorenson & Slides / Martha slide show\n\n \n\n6:30 – 7:00\nOpen mic for participants\n\n \n\n7:00 – 9:00\nFun\, food\, mix\, mingle (Neomonde) URL:https://ges.research.ncsu.edu/event/fred-gould-symposium-and-retirement-celebration-3/ LOCATION:Talley Student Union\, Coastal Ballrooms\, 2610 Cates Ave.\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States CATEGORIES:GES Event,University ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ges.research.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/SaveTheDateGould.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="GES Center":MAILTO:gesocietycenter@ncsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T214031 CREATED:20250106T180638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T173423Z UID:10000466-1742299200-1742302800@ges.research.ncsu.edu SUMMARY:Jory Weintraub - Telling Your Science Story | Hybrid | GES Colloquium DESCRIPTION:Colloquium Home | Zoom Registration | GES Video Library (current) | Video Archives | Podcast | LinkedIn | Newsletter \nSPRING SEMINAR SERIES\nTelling Your Science Story: The Power of Narrative in Research Communication\nWithers 331 + Zoom | This short\, interactive workshop will explore why and how to use storytelling to communicate your research\, and give you a chance to practice and receive feedback. \n\nDownload seminar flyer\nDownload presentation slides\n\nJory Weintraub\, PhD\nDirector of Science Engagement in the Office of University Interdisciplinary Programs at NC State University | Profile \nJory Weintraub is the Director of Science Engagement in the Office of University Interdisciplinary Programs (OUIP) and an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Communication. Previous positions have included co-PI and Director of Professional Development and Training for the NSF-funded Center for Advancing Research Impact in Society\, Science Communication Director and Senior Lecturing Fellow with Duke University’s Initiative for Science and Society\, and Director of Education and Outreach at the National Evolutionary Synthesis Center. He serves on the advisory board of the Triangle Center for Evolutionary Medicine and previously served on the board of directors of Science Communicators of North Carolina. \nHe has a BS in biochemistry/cell biology from the University of California\, San Diego\, and a Ph.D. in immunology from UNC Chapel Hill\, and received an NSF postdoctoral fellowship in STEM education/outreach. His professional interests include STEM outreach\, science communication\, societal impacts of research and diversity\, equity and inclusion in STEM. \nAbstract\nOnce upon a time\, in labs and lecture halls far\, far away\, scientists were trained to avoid stories\, anecdotes\, and “making it personal” when talking about their work. However empirical evidence demonstrates that these approaches can be the most effective ways to communicate research to non-experts. This short\, interactive workshop will examine the elements of a compelling story\, explore how our brains respond to storytelling\, and introduce a simple\, fun template for telling the story of your science in just three sentences. Participants will have the opportunity to practice science storytelling and give/receive feedback\, and as a result they will improve their science communication skills and live happily ever after—the end. \n\nThe Genetic Engineering and Society (GES) Colloquium is a seminar series that brings in speakers to present and stimulate discussion on a variety of topics related to existing and proposed biotechnologies and their place within broader societal changes. \nGES Colloquium is jointly taught by Drs. Katie Barnhill and Nourou Barry\, and we’re featuring a mostly student-led seminar series. Students will be taking the lead in identifying\, inviting\, and hosting most of the speakers\, providing a great opportunity for them to build their networks and grow as professionals. \nTo support their efforts\, we encourage you to join our in-person seminars\, which will now take place in Withers 331. Your presence makes a big difference in creating a supportive environment for our students. \nRemember\, we regularly post colloquium seminars as videos on Panopto and on our GES Lectures podcast\, allowing you to revisit or catch up on these recordings at your convenience. \nPlease subscribe to the GES newsletter and LinkedIn for updates. URL:https://ges.research.ncsu.edu/event/colloquium-03-18-25/ LOCATION:Withers 331\, 101 Lampe Dr.\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States CATEGORIES:Colloquium,GES Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ges.research.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Colloquium-03-18-25-Weintraub_web.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="GES Center":MAILTO:gesocietycenter@ncsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T214031 CREATED:20250106T180724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T173439Z UID:10000467-1742904000-1742907600@ges.research.ncsu.edu SUMMARY:Katie Barnhill - Is the Spirit of Asilomar Still Haunting Biotechnology? | Hybrid | GES Colloquium DESCRIPTION:Colloquium Home | Zoom Registration | GES Video Library (current) | Video Archives | Podcast | LinkedIn | Newsletter \nSPRING SEMINAR SERIES\nIs the Spirit of Asilomar Still Haunting Biotechnology?\nWithers 331 + Zoom | An overview and analysis of my experience at the 2025 The Spirit of Asilomar and the Future of Biotechnology Summit \n\nDownload seminar flyer\n\nKatie Barnhill\, PhD\nAssociate Director of Programs and Engagement\, GES Center\, NC State University | Profile | LinkedIn \nDr. Katie Barnhill is the Associate Director of Programs and Engagement for the Genetic Engineering and Society Center. As an interdisciplinary social scientist\, Katie integrates experience and training in environmental science\, policy\, and governance with the critical tools of science\, technology\, and society studies. She uses these tools to organize\, facilitate\, and empirically study stakeholder engagement activities such as workshops to create justice-oriented and inclusive decision-making spaces about the potential use of biotechnology tools that may be released into shared environments. \nAbstract\nSince the 1975 Asilomar Conference\, where experts gathered to discuss what to do about then-new production of recombinant DNA molecules\, much ink has been spilled about the successes\, failures\, and disruptions (or not) of the summit itself. 50 years after the now-famous Asilomar Conference\, science historians organized a follow up summit\, providing “an opportunity to reconvene and look towards the future\, [but] the summit’s aim [was] to grapple with the past — aware of its accomplishments\, limitations\, and failures — so as to better engage with the issues of the present.” So\, how did it go? For this presentation\, I will reflect on my experience at the summit as a participant and fundamentally pose the question\, is the Spirit of Asilomar still haunting biotechnology? \nRelated links: \n\nThe Spirit of Asilomar and the Future of Biotechnology Summit\n\n\nThe Genetic Engineering and Society (GES) Colloquium is a seminar series that brings in speakers to present and stimulate discussion on a variety of topics related to existing and proposed biotechnologies and their place within broader societal changes. \nGES Colloquium is jointly taught by Drs. Katie Barnhill and Nourou Barry\, and we’re featuring a mostly student-led seminar series. Students will be taking the lead in identifying\, inviting\, and hosting most of the speakers\, providing a great opportunity for them to build their networks and grow as professionals. \nTo support their efforts\, we encourage you to join our in-person seminars\, which will now take place in Withers 331. Your presence makes a big difference in creating a supportive environment for our students. \nRemember\, we regularly post colloquium seminars as videos on Panopto and on our GES Lectures podcast\, allowing you to revisit or catch up on these recordings at your convenience. \nPlease subscribe to the GES newsletter and LinkedIn for updates. \n  URL:https://ges.research.ncsu.edu/event/colloquium-03-25-25/ LOCATION:Withers 331\, 101 Lampe Dr.\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States CATEGORIES:Colloquium,GES Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ges.research.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Colloquium-03-25-25-Barnhill_web.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="GES Center":MAILTO:gesocietycenter@ncsu.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR