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SUMMARY:Biotech Communication Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The GES Center is partnering with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)\, the China Ministry of Agriculture\, and the US Trade and Development Agency to organize a workshop on “Communication\, Engagement\, and Biotechnology.” Several Chinese government officials will be joined by a number of industry representatives from the Triangle\, with the goal of sharing the insights of GES research and fostering discussion.GES faculty and affiliates will be making presentations each morning of October 2-4\, followed by a catered lunch. The organizer of the workshop would like to extend an invitation to NCSU faculty and students who would like to participate in any of the sessions.If you are interested\, please email Sharon Stauffer (sastauff@ncsu.edu) to confirm your spot\, as spaces are limited for each section. All meetings will occur on Centennial Campus in Hunt Library Rm 4105 (accessible by elevators in the lobby prior to entering the library). You may request to attend any mix of the sessions described below. \nWORKSHOP AGENDA\nMonday\, October 2\n8:30 –  10:00      Jason Delborne\, Associate Professor\, Dept. of Forestry and Natural Resources and Genetic Engineering and Society Center \nWhat does public engagement have to offer in the realm of emerging technologies?  What kinds of engagement are useful?\n10:15 – 11:45     Andy Binder\, Associate Professor\, Dept. of Communication  \nWhy is the public skeptical of GMOs?  What not to do in trying to reach consensus?\n12:00 pm           Working Luncheon  \nTuesday\, October 3\n8:30 – 10:00       Zachary Brown\, Assistant Professor\, Dept. of Agricultural and Resource Economics\nHow do you measure public attitudes about emerging technologies?  How do we forecast consumer responses to food produced using emerging biotechnologies\, before these products are introduced into the market?\n10:15 – 11:45     Jennifer Kuzma\, Goodnight-North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Distinguished Professor\nHow to integrate public values and scientific knowledge in risk assessment and governance?\n12:00 pm           Working Luncheon \nWednesday\, October 4\n8:30 – 10:00        Todd Kuiken\, Senior Research Scholar\, Genetic Engineering and Society Center  \nWhat is the difference between PR and engagement?  How do you balance facts and values in international governance of GMOs?\n10:15 – 11:45      Jean Goodwin\, Distinguished Professor\, Dept. of English and Director of Leadership in the Public Science Cluster\nHow do scientists get into trouble when communicating about controversial topics?  What is defensive communication and how to avoid it? How do you become an honest broker?\n11:45 – 12:00     Jason Delborne Wrap up\n12:00 pm            Working Luncheon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171003T120000
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SUMMARY:GES Colloquium - David Berube on Zika
DESCRIPTION:Dr. David Berube\, professor of science and technology communication and Director of PCOST\, will give a student-directed conversation on Zika. Potential topics include how Zika got into Brazil\, why it’s so dangerous (the microcephaly connection)\, what the future may hold\, how it is being mitigated and the roles of government and media. Faculty page: https://communication.chass.ncsu.edu/faculty_staff/dmberube
URL:https://ges.research.ncsu.edu/event/ges-colloquium-david-berube-on-zika/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171005T210000
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SUMMARY:Food Evolution film premiere\, with Fred Gould
DESCRIPTION:See NC Biotechnology Center website for additional details: http://www.ncbiotech.org/event/nc-film-premiere-food-evolution/230346PROGRAM:5:00 – Doors open6:30 – Welcome and Introductions6:45 – Film8:15- Panel DiscussionWelcome & Introductions: Michelle VonCannon\, NCBiotech and Richard Reich\, NC Dept of Agriculture and Consumer ServicesPANEL with Q&A: Moderator: Linda Loveland\, Anchor/Reporter\, WRAL Fox 50 NewsPanelists:Scott Hamilton Kennedy\, Director of Food EvolutionFredGould\, Professor and Co-Director\, GES Center\, NC StateKevin Folta\, Professor and Chairman\, Horticultural Sciences Dept\, University of FloridaThe North Carolina Biotechnology Center\, in collaboration with GMO Answers\, is excited to host the North Carolina film premiere of Food Evolution.” From Academy Award®-nominated director Scott Hamilton Kennedy​ and narrated by renowned science communicator​ Neil deGrasse Tyson
URL:https://ges.research.ncsu.edu/event/food-evolution-film-premiere-with-fred-gould/
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