George Kennedy – Technology, Ag. Intensification, and the Future of Agriculture | GES Colloquium
This presentation will explore the challenges to agricultural sustainability associated with technology driven agricultural intensification....
Steve Lindow – Understanding Microbial Life on Leaves | GES Colloquium
Bacteria that live on leaf surfaces play important roles ranging from global precipitation to plant health...Continue reading "Steve Lindow – Understanding Microbial Life on Leaves | GES Colloquium"
Nicholas Jordan – Gene Editing for Agricultural Diversification? | GES Colloquium
Gene editing as a tool for agricultural diversification: perspectives from a multi-sector deliberative group....Continue reading "Nicholas Jordan – Gene Editing for Agricultural Diversification? | GES Colloquium"
Becky Goldburg – Supporting Actionable Research That Informs Conservation | GES Colloquium
How Pew's approaches increase the likelihood that research is applied in real world conservation decisions....
Doria Gordon and Greg Jaffe – NGO perspective on governance of gene editing | GES Colloquium
This talk will describe six principles for the proper governance of gene editing, addressing issues such as transparency, stakeholder engagement, government oversight, and voluntary stewardship, that were adopted by six US non-governmental organizations....
Panel: Considerations for adopting genetically engineered crops around the world | GES Colloquium
AgBioFEWS Cohort 3 Fellows bring together a panel of speakers to discuss how the emerging field of GE might influence international markets and impact society....
Sam Weiss Evans – STS Roles in developing technologies of humility around gene drives | GES Colloquium
As different groups work out whether and how to pursue gene drive organisms, Sam Weiss Evans explores the ways STS researchers can enrich the attention to diverse perspectives, equity, vulnerability, and learning. ...
Denise Costich – The role of germplasm banks in global food security | GES Colloquium
The Goal is to have fully secure and accessible Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture where there is the potential for a multi-lateral flow of germplasm and knowledge among the participants, basically, all human beings on Earth....
John Field – Carbon Sequestration and GHG Mitigation in Carinata Cropping Systems | GES Colloquium
Ethiopian mustard (Brassica carinata) can produce substantial amounts of aviation fuel and soil carbon benefits when grown as a winter crop in the southeastern US. ...
AgBioFEWS Cohort 2: Perspectives of Eastern North Carolina farmers and the impact of biotechnology | GES Colloquium
The second AgBioFEWS cohort discusses lessons learned from visiting Eastern NC....
Amy Huang – The Quest to Reimagine Meat | GES Colloquium
Explore the state of alternative protein research and learn how universities can accelerate our transition to a better food system....Continue reading "Amy Huang – The Quest to Reimagine Meat | GES Colloquium"
Julius Tillery – Cotton is our Culture | GES Colloquium
Julius Tillery, Founder of BlackCotton.Us, will discuss why cotton is our culture....Continue reading "Julius Tillery – Cotton is our Culture | GES Colloquium"
Ross Sozzani – From basic science to engineering tools to translational research | GES Colloquium
Dr. Ross Sozzani, Director of Plant Improvement at NC PSI, on the multidisciplinary techniques contributing to knowledge and understanding of engineering agronomically enhanced plants for food production....
Léa Paré – Stakeholder engagement in gene drive research: A Target Malaria case study | GES Colloquium
Target Malaria's approach to stakeholder engagement is an iterative process, constantly adapting and evolving based on the context and values of our stakeholders, as well as new guidance and recommendations developed in accordance with international best practice....
David Berube – Hazard Communication | GES Colloquium
Hazard Communication refers to communication to a limited group of stakeholders and involves three variables: hazard data, dosage data, and exposure data....Continue reading "David Berube – Hazard Communication | GES Colloquium"