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"
Sumit Dhole – The missing ecology in gene drive research | GES Colloquium
GES Fall Colloquium, details forthcoming...Continue reading "Sumit Dhole – The missing ecology in gene drive research | GES Colloquium"
Daniela Jones – Precision agriculture to decarbonize our national energy needs | GES Colloquium
Developing data-intensive algorithms and applying diverse modeling and optimization tools to tackle the national grand challenge to decarbonize our energy needs while securing a sustainable and resilient supply chain infrastructure. ...
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 Group Project | GES Colloquium (Zoom)
AgBioFEWS Cohort 2 Group Project - Understanding Biotech Controversy from a Moral Foundations Framework...Continue reading "AgBioFEWS Cohort 2 Group Project | GES Colloquium (Zoom)"
Spring 2021 Virtual Welcome Lunch | GES Colloquium (Zoom)
The Genetic Engineering and Society 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....Continue reading "Spring 2021 Virtual Welcome Lunch | GES Colloquium (Zoom)"
Ricardo Salvador – Why the future of agriculture cannot be like the history of agriculture | GES Colloquium (Zoom)
The existential quiz that will tell us whether humanity deserves to survive on planet Earth....
Angelika Hilbeck – The European discourse about GMOs – Risks, regulations and the transformation of agro-food systems| GES Colloquium (Zoom)
A European perspective on GMO risk and regulations and the larger contextualization of the GMO debate in Europe in the current public discourse about the transformation of our agro-food systems....