Colloquium: 2019-20
Colloquium Videos Join the Conversation! Upcoming speakers, past colloquium videos, abstracts, and information. Colloquium is held Tuesdays at 12pm in the 1911 Building, room 129. Contact Jason Delborne at jadelbor@ncsu.edu for more information. Speak...
NASEM Sackler SciComm: The promise and perils of gene drives
In November of 2017, an interdisciplinary panel discussed the complexities of gene drive applications as part of the third Sackler Colloquium on “The Science of Science Communication.” This paper builds on the ideas and conversations from the session to provide a more nuanced discussion about the context surrounding responsible communication and decision-making for cases of post-normal science. Deciding to use gene drives to control and suppress pests will involve more than a technical assessment of the risks involved, and responsible decision-making regarding their use will require concerted efforts from multiple actors....Continue reading "NASEM Sackler SciComm: The promise and perils of gene drives"
Colloquium: 2018-19 (Archive)
Colloquium Videos Join the Conversation! Upcoming speakers, past colloquium videos, abstracts, and information. Colloquium is held Tuesdays at 12pm in the 1911 Building, room 129. Contact Jason Delborne at jadelbor@ncsu.edu for more information....
2017-18 Colloquia
Colloquium Videos Join the Conversation! Upcoming speakers, past colloquium videos, abstracts, and information. Colloquium is held Tuesdays at 12pm in the 1911 Building, room 129. Contact Jason Delborne at jadelbor@ncsu.edu for more information....
SciLine Briefing: Jennifer Kuzma on Gene Drives
VIDEO: GES Center Co-director Jennifer Kuzma recently participated in SciLine’s first Media Briefing on Gene Drives. Date recorded: April 25, 2018 About This Media Briefing: Gene drives represent a new take on genetic engineering offering...Continue reading "SciLine Briefing: Jennifer Kuzma on Gene Drives"
Funders respond to NASEM Gene Drive study
Funders of the National Academy of Sciences consensus study Gene Drives on the Horizon (2016) have published a response to the report in the December 2017 issue of Science. The study summarized "current understanding of the scientific discoveries related to gene drives and their accompanying ethical, legal, and social implications," and was co-authored by Dr. Jason Delborne, associate professor of science, policy and society in the College of Natural Resources and executive committee member of the GES Center....Continue reading "Funders respond to NASEM Gene Drive study"
Genetic Engineering may not solve Africa’s fall armyworm problems
The fall armyworm which is a major pest of corn in the western hemisphere has become an invasive pest in Africa in the past few years. Some groups are calling for use of Bt corn as a solution. In this video Dr. Gould describes why it would take great dedication and large resources in money and people to use this approach in an equitable and sustainable manner....Continue reading "Genetic Engineering may not solve Africa’s fall armyworm problems"
AGES: The Untold Stories of GMO Pioneers
Archive of Agricultural Genetic Engineering and Society The Untold Stories of GMO Pioneers With Keynote Speaker Dan Charles, Author and NPR Food and Agriculture Correspondent FREE Event: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 | 5:30-8:00 PM RECEPTION AT...