Hybrid | This talk covers our recent efforts to engineer the saltwater microbe Vibrio natriegens to break down PET plastics and eat the breakdown products.
Join Ken Miller for a discussion of strategies for teaching evolution while acknowledging cultural and religious perspectives. This discussion will be held from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. in Stephens Room (Thomas 3503).
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.
Zoom Only | An artist-led interdisciplinary experiment with risky science led to boundary-challenging conclusions about what responsibility looks like in responsible research.
Hybrid | Explore the scientific, ethical, and environmental issues which have impacted research, release, and deregulation of a transgenic American chestnut
Zoom Only | An exploration of AI's role in managing organization-public relationships during crises, highlighting innovative applications and the challenges of implementation. TAKE NOTE OF TIME CHANGE: Colloquium will meet from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM on November 5th.
Hybrid | This talk examines the development of, and debates around, genetically engineered crops in Ghana.
Zoom Only | This talk will explore the ethical and philosophical issues raised by the growing use of bioengineering in conservation.
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.
The 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. GES Colloquium is jointly taught by Drs. Dawn Rodriguez-Ward and Katie Barnhill, who you may contact with any class-specific questions, and meets weekly on Tuesdays from 12-1 pm via Zoom, with in-person guests every other week in the 1911 Building, room 129. Please subscribe to the GES newsletter and LinkedIn for updates.
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.