Jennifer Kuzma—Precision Microbiome Engineering: Societal and Ethical Implications | GES Colloquium
IN PERSON. This talk will explore the work of the new NSF-funded Precision Microbiome Engineering Center and the exploration of the social, equity, and ethical implications of engineering microbiomes in indoor spaces....
Xaq Frohlich—Labeling Food Risk and Lifestyle Politics: A Critical History | GES Colloquium
IN PERSON. A history of U.S. food labeling policies and "informational turn" in food politics, and a critical look at debates in recent decades over labeling GMOs, "organic", and other food risks and alternative food movements....
Amarish Yadav—CRISPR/Cas-9-Based Gene Drive To Suppress Agricultural Pests | GES Colloquium
IN PERSON. A discussion about the molecular genetics of homing gene drives disrupting doublesex gene, as well as its potential and challenges in the D. suzukii population control....
Brian Donovan—Does High School Genetics Education Communicate an Essentialist Construal of Gender? | GES Colloquium
IN PERSON. Evidence suggests that high school biology textbooks in the US may reinforce an essentialist construal of gender. Special two-day engagement with the Genetics & Genomics Academy, sponsored by the College of Education and the Kenan Fellows Program for Teacher Leadership...
Daniel Uribe—BioNFTs: Verifiable Biosamples & BioData for training Ethical AI Models in Life Sciences | GES Colloquium (Zoom)
ZOOM. Discover how BioNFTs are revolutionizing the Life Sciences by providing verifiable biosamples and biodata for training ethical AI models...
Amanda Pierce—Exploring Policy and Regulation of Emerging Biotechnologies For Use In Controlling Pest Populations | GES Colloquium
IN PERSON. Discussion of EPA’s role in the regulation of biotechnology and the development of policies and regulations for emerging technologies....
Ross Basset—Moore’s Law, Genetic Engineering and Historical Analogies | GES Colloquium
IN PERSON. A historical examination of Moore's Law, inviting audience comment on its relevance to genetic engineering....
Welcome Back Lunch | GES Colloquium
The Genetic Engineering and Society Colloquium is a seminar series that brings in speakers to present and stimulate discussion on various topics related to existing and proposed biotechnologies and their place within broader societal changes....
GES Colloquium, Fall 2023
The Genetic Engineering and Society Colloquium is a seminar series that brings in speakers to present and stimulate discussion on various topics related to existing and proposed biotechnologies and their place within broader societal changes....
Krystal Tsosie – Genes & Society: Decolonizing Human Genetic Research Workshop Series
Dr. Krystal Tsosie, Native BioData Consortium and Presidential Postdoctoral Fellow at Arizona State University. Presented by: Being an Ally in Academics (BAA), together with the Genetics & Genomics Academy (GGA), GES Center, and TriCem....
AgBioFEWS Cohort 3 – Loss and Resiliency in Eastern North Carolina Agriculture | GES Colloquium
Focusing on environmental pressures and changing social dynamics within agriculture, the 2022 AgBioFEWS Fellows reflect on their immersive summer field experience with farming communities in eastern North Carolina....
Jean Goodwin – What is “Denialism”? | GES Colloquium
What drives polarization on contested issues like GMOs? We'll discuss one potentially surprising factor....Continue reading "Jean Goodwin – What is “Denialism”? | GES Colloquium"
Steven Prager – Innovation for Inclusive Agricultural Transformation | GES Colloquium
Understanding inclusive agricultural transformation through the lenses of climate adaptation and labor productivity. ...
Paul Enriquez – Defining Genome Editing | GES Colloquium
This talk explores the fundamental question of what genome editing is and ought to mean....Continue reading "Paul Enriquez – Defining Genome Editing | GES Colloquium"
