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SUMMARY:Ed Perry on GE crops and pesticides | GES Colloquium [Zoom]
DESCRIPTION:Colloquium Home | Zoom Registration | GES Colloquium Videos | Colloquium Podcast | LinkedIn | Newsletter | Publications Podcast \nFALL SEMINAR SERIES\nGE Crops and Pesticides: The Critical Nexus\nZoom ONLY | This talk examines the evolving relationship between pesticide use and the adoption of genetically engineered (GE) crops. \nEdward Perry\, PhD\nAssociate Professor of Economics at Iowa State University\, Profile \nIn their chapter\, Genetically Engineered Crops and Pesticides: The Critical Nexus\, the authors examine the evolving relationship between pesticide use and the adoption of genetically engineered (GE) crops. Pesticides support agricultural productivity and food security\, but their use also carries human health and environmental risks. GE crops—primarily those with insect-resistant and herbicide-tolerant traits—have substantially changed pest and weed management\, with effects that vary across crops\, locations\, and time. \nDrawing on findings from the chapter\, the Dr. Perry will discuss empirical research and pesticide-use trends in U.S. corn\, cotton\, soybeans\, and wheat. Insect-resistant crops have generally produced sustained reductions in insecticide use\, often improving yields and farm profits. Regional pest suppression extends these benefits beyond adopting farms\, although evolving pest resistance increasingly threatens these gains. The effects of herbicide-tolerant crops are more complex. Early adoption encouraged substitution toward glyphosate\, sometimes reducing overall herbicide use and toxicity. Over time\, herbicide-resistant weeds have prompted renewed use of multiple herbicides\, increasing application rates\, costs\, and management complexity and\, in some cases\, reversing earlier environmental gains. \nThe authors also consider the limitations of measuring pesticide impacts by quantity alone\, the value of toxicity-weighted metrics\, and evidence on environmental effects\, human health implications\, and regulatory responses. As new genomic techniques expand the possibilities for GE crops\, understanding how crop traits substitute for or complement pesticides remains essential for informed policy and assessment of agricultural\, environmental\, and societal outcomes. \nPublication: \n\nGenetically Engineered Crops and Pesticides: The Critical Nexus\, Moschini and Perry\, 2026 [Pre-print]. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=6901678\n\nAbout the Speaker\nDr. Edward Perry is an associate professor of economics at Iowa State University. His research spans agricultural economics\, industrial organization\, and environmental economics\, with a particular focus on agricultural innovation and its economic and environmental effects. His work on genetically engineered crops examines their implications for pesticide use\, environmental risk\, and farmer welfare. He previously served on the faculty at Kansas State University and earned his Ph.D. in economics from Iowa State in 2016. \n  \n\nThe GES Colloquium brings together speakers and audiences from across disciplines to explore the societal\, ethical\, environmental\, and governance dimensions of emerging biotechnologies. \nSeminars are held Tuesdays from 12-1 p.m. ET in 3170 Plant Sciences Building Innovation Hub and via Zoom. GES 609 is taught by Dr. Zack Brown. Recordings are regularly posted as videos and on the GES Lectures podcast. \nPlease subscribe to the GES newsletter and LinkedIn for updates.
URL:https://ges.research.ncsu.edu/event/colloquium-2026-10-13/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T120000
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SUMMARY:Greg Ferraro on the impacts of chronic sea level rise on coastal ag land values | GES Colloquium
DESCRIPTION:Colloquium Home | Zoom Registration | GES Colloquium Videos | Colloquium Podcast | LinkedIn | Newsletter | Publications Podcast \nFALL SEMINAR SERIES\nEffects of Current and Future Chronic Sea Level Rise Exposures on U.S. East and Gulf Coast Agricultural Land Values\nGreg Ferraro\, PhD | Profile\nPostdoctoral Researcher at OARS\, University of Maryland \n3170 Plant Sciences Building Innovation Hub + Zoom | A presentation of research regarding the effects of chronic sea level rise exposure on agricultural land valuations and related insights on the market’s expectation of future exposure. \nSaltwater intrusion and related exposure from sea level rise (SWISLR) causes substantial damage to coastal agriculture. Using pseudo panels of real estate sale records\, measures of coastal flooding\, and measures of relative mean (i.e. local) sea levels\, I estimate SWISLR’s effect on agricultural land sales from 1985 to 2023 from Texas to New Jersey using a spatial difference-in-differences Ricardian approach that controls for exogenous urban influences and accounts for the capitalization of future exposure expectations. This study is the first and most spatially comprehensive fair market value investigation of SWISLR’s effects on agriculture\, at least in the US. As of 2023\, agricultural parcels within one mile of the expected 2ft of sea level rise inundation zone lost 20% ([12%\, 29%]\, 95%) of sale value due to relative mean sea level exposure\, and total damages for the approximately 70 million acres within the study area amounted to $6.281 billion ([$3.904\, $8.659]\, 95%). Capitalization of future exposure expectations constitutes nearly all of SWISLR related value loss\, these future exposure expectations appear reasonably accurate\, and landowners may become more pessimistic in their expectations after hurricanes. Other changes in agricultural production decisions\, like in crop choice and land use\, further suggest SWISLR exposure affects landowner decisions and expectations. Evidently\, agricultural sea level rise impacts are substantially underway and insufficiently addressed. \nRelated link: \n\nSalinity-Affected Lands in Transition (SALT) Program\n\nAbout the Speaker\nDr. Greg Ferraro received a Bachelors of Arts in Economics and Finance from the University of Maryland in 2014. He also received a Masters in International Political Economy of Development and a Masters in Economics from Fordham University with a Coverdell Fellowship\, both completed in 2020. He completed a Peace Corps service in Cameroon in 2016 and a Fulbright Public Policy Scholarship in Cote d’Ivoire in 2021. The first two years of his PhD featured a NSF AgBioFEWS Interdisciplinary Research Fellowship with the Genetic Engineering and Society (GES) Center at NC State University. He is now continuing on to a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Maryland\, partnered with Stanford\, to work on the Options for Adapting to Rising Seas (OARS) project under the Salinity-Affected Lands in Transition (SALT) Program. His primary research focuses on the health effects of chemical pollution and how natural resource users change investment in light of environmental changes. He also has some research experience in international development topics. \n\nThe GES Colloquium brings together speakers and audiences from across disciplines to explore the societal\, ethical\, environmental\, and governance dimensions of emerging biotechnologies. \nSeminars are held Tuesdays from 12-1 p.m. ET in 3170 Plant Sciences Building Innovation Hub and via Zoom. GES 609 is taught by Dr. Zack Brown. Recordings are regularly posted as videos and on the GES Lectures podcast. \nPlease subscribe to the GES newsletter and LinkedIn for updates.
URL:https://ges.research.ncsu.edu/event/colloquium-2026-10-27/
LOCATION:3170 Plant Sciences Building Innovation Hub\, 840 Oval Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colloquium
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SUMMARY:Speaker TBD | GES Colloquium
DESCRIPTION:Colloquium Home | Zoom Registration | GES Colloquium Videos | Colloquium Podcast | LinkedIn | Newsletter | Publications Podcast \nFALL SEMINAR SERIES\nSpeaker info forthcoming\n3170 Plant Sciences Building Innovation Hub + Zoom | Note the new location. Check back soon for speaker information \n\nThe GES Colloquium brings together speakers and audiences from across disciplines to explore the societal\, ethical\, environmental\, and governance dimensions of emerging biotechnologies. \nSeminars are held Tuesdays from 12-1 p.m. ET in 3170 Plant Sciences Building Innovation Hub and via Zoom. GES 609 is taught by Dr. Zack Brown. Recordings are regularly posted as videos and on the GES Lectures podcast. \nPlease subscribe to the GES newsletter and LinkedIn for updates.
URL:https://ges.research.ncsu.edu/event/colloquium-2026-11-03/
LOCATION:3170 Plant Sciences Building Innovation Hub\, 840 Oval Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
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SUMMARY:Speaker TBD | GES Colloquium
DESCRIPTION:Colloquium Home | Zoom Registration | GES Colloquium Videos | Colloquium Podcast | LinkedIn | Newsletter | Publications Podcast \nFALL SEMINAR SERIES\nSpeaker info forthcoming\n3170 Plant Sciences Building Innovation Hub + Zoom | Note the new location. Check back soon for speaker information \n\nThe GES Colloquium brings together speakers and audiences from across disciplines to explore the societal\, ethical\, environmental\, and governance dimensions of emerging biotechnologies. \nSeminars are held Tuesdays from 12-1 p.m. ET in 3170 Plant Sciences Building Innovation Hub and via Zoom. GES 609 is taught by Dr. Zack Brown. Recordings are regularly posted as videos and on the GES Lectures podcast. \nPlease subscribe to the GES newsletter and LinkedIn for updates.
URL:https://ges.research.ncsu.edu/event/colloquium-2026-11-10/
LOCATION:3170 Plant Sciences Building Innovation Hub\, 840 Oval Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colloquium
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SUMMARY:PreMiEr - Regulatory Workshop via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Governing the Microbiome of the Built Environment: Anticipating Regulatory Pathways for Emerging Technologies\nVirtual via Zoom | Additional Details >\n\nNov. 16: 9AM – 4 PM\nNov. 17: 9AM – 1 PM\n\nThis NSF-PreMiEr workshop\, hosted by NC State’s Genetic Engineering and Society Center\, will examine how regulatory and governance systems can support the responsible development of emerging microbiome technologies for buildings and other shared environments. Participants will explore three areas: managing pathogens in healthcare environments\, addressing mold and fungal contamination in homes\, and anticipating future applications of engineered biological systems. These case studies will help identify questions about regulatory responsibilities\, safety and efficacy evidence\, environmental exposure\, monitoring\, and long-term stewardship. Findings will inform a synthesis of regulatory and governance challenges\, priority evidence needs\, and a forward-looking governance roadmap. \nBy invitation only. The workshop is an interactive working meeting with limited participation. Invited participants will receive registration information directly. Individuals with relevant expertise may request an invitation; requests will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please contact Christopher Cummings or Jennifer Kuzma for more information.
URL:https://ges.research.ncsu.edu/event/premier-regulatory-workshop/2026-11-16/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:PreMiEr,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T090000
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SUMMARY:PreMiEr - Regulatory Workshop via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Governing the Microbiome of the Built Environment: Anticipating Regulatory Pathways for Emerging Technologies\nVirtual via Zoom | Additional Details >\n\nNov. 16: 9AM – 4 PM\nNov. 17: 9AM – 1 PM\n\nThis NSF-PreMiEr workshop\, hosted by NC State’s Genetic Engineering and Society Center\, will examine how regulatory and governance systems can support the responsible development of emerging microbiome technologies for buildings and other shared environments. Participants will explore three areas: managing pathogens in healthcare environments\, addressing mold and fungal contamination in homes\, and anticipating future applications of engineered biological systems. These case studies will help identify questions about regulatory responsibilities\, safety and efficacy evidence\, environmental exposure\, monitoring\, and long-term stewardship. Findings will inform a synthesis of regulatory and governance challenges\, priority evidence needs\, and a forward-looking governance roadmap. \nBy invitation only. The workshop is an interactive working meeting with limited participation. Invited participants will receive registration information directly. Individuals with relevant expertise may request an invitation; requests will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please contact Christopher Cummings or Jennifer Kuzma for more information.
URL:https://ges.research.ncsu.edu/event/premier-regulatory-workshop/2026-11-17/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:PreMiEr,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T120000
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SUMMARY:Dr. Rachel Noble | GES Colloquium
DESCRIPTION:Colloquium Home | Zoom Registration | GES Colloquium Videos | Colloquium Podcast | LinkedIn | Newsletter | Publications Podcast \nFALL SEMINAR SERIES\nDr. Rachel Noble\n3170 Plant Sciences Building Innovation Hub + Zoom | Mary and Watts Hill Jr. Distinguished Professor of Marine Sciences\, UNC Chapel Hill Departments of Earth\, Marine\, and Environmental Sciences and Environmental Sciences and Engineering. Details forthcoming. \n\nThe GES Colloquium brings together speakers and audiences from across disciplines to explore the societal\, ethical\, environmental\, and governance dimensions of emerging biotechnologies. \nSeminars are held Tuesdays from 12-1 p.m. ET in 3170 Plant Sciences Building Innovation Hub and via Zoom. GES 609 is taught by Dr. Zack Brown. Recordings are regularly posted as videos and on the GES Lectures podcast. \nPlease subscribe to the GES newsletter and LinkedIn for updates.
URL:https://ges.research.ncsu.edu/event/colloquium-2026-11-17/
LOCATION:3170 Plant Sciences Building Innovation Hub\, 840 Oval Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colloquium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261124T120000
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SUMMARY:Zoya Das/iGEM team | GES Colloquium
DESCRIPTION:Colloquium Home | Zoom Registration | GES Colloquium Videos | Colloquium Podcast | LinkedIn | Newsletter | Publications Podcast \nFALL SEMINAR SERIES\nSpeaker info forthcoming\n3170 Plant Sciences Building Innovation Hub + Zoom | Note the new location. Check back soon for speaker information \n\nThe GES Colloquium brings together speakers and audiences from across disciplines to explore the societal\, ethical\, environmental\, and governance dimensions of emerging biotechnologies. \nSeminars are held Tuesdays from 12-1 p.m. ET in 3170 Plant Sciences Building Innovation Hub and via Zoom. GES 609 is taught by Dr. Zack Brown. Recordings are regularly posted as videos and on the GES Lectures podcast. \nPlease subscribe to the GES newsletter and LinkedIn for updates.
URL:https://ges.research.ncsu.edu/event/colloquium-2026-11-24/
LOCATION:3170 Plant Sciences Building Innovation Hub\, 840 Oval Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colloquium
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SUMMARY:GES 508 Presentation | GES Colloquium
DESCRIPTION:Colloquium Home | Zoom Registration | GES Colloquium Videos | Colloquium Podcast | LinkedIn | Newsletter | Publications Podcast \nFALL SEMINAR SERIES\nSpeaker info forthcoming\n3170 Plant Sciences Building Innovation Hub + Zoom | Note the new location. Check back soon for speaker information \n\nThe GES Colloquium brings together speakers and audiences from across disciplines to explore the societal\, ethical\, environmental\, and governance dimensions of emerging biotechnologies. \nSeminars are held Tuesdays from 12-1 p.m. ET in 3170 Plant Sciences Building Innovation Hub and via Zoom. GES 609 is taught by Dr. Zack Brown. Recordings are regularly posted as videos and on the GES Lectures podcast. \nPlease subscribe to the GES newsletter and LinkedIn for updates.
URL:https://ges.research.ncsu.edu/event/colloquium-2026-12-01/
LOCATION:3170 Plant Sciences Building Innovation Hub\, 840 Oval Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colloquium
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SUMMARY:Speaker TBD | GES Colloquium
DESCRIPTION:Colloquium Home | Zoom Registration | GES Colloquium Videos | Colloquium Podcast | LinkedIn | Newsletter | Publications Podcast \nFALL SEMINAR SERIES\nSpeaker info forthcoming\n3170 Plant Sciences Building Innovation Hub + Zoom | Note the new location. Check back soon for speaker information \n\nThe GES Colloquium brings together speakers and audiences from across disciplines to explore the societal\, ethical\, environmental\, and governance dimensions of emerging biotechnologies. \nSeminars are held Tuesdays from 12-1 p.m. ET in 3170 Plant Sciences Building Innovation Hub and via Zoom. GES 609 is taught by Dr. Zack Brown. Recordings are regularly posted as videos and on the GES Lectures podcast. \nPlease subscribe to the GES newsletter and LinkedIn for updates.
URL:https://ges.research.ncsu.edu/event/colloquium-2026/2026-12-08/
LOCATION:3170 Plant Sciences Building Innovation Hub\, 840 Oval Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
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