GES Center Lectures, NC State University
The Genetic Engineering and Society (GES) Center at NC State University hosts a weekly speakers colloquium, plus periodic public lectures. Topics include agricultural biotechnology, synthetic biology (SynBio), DIYbio, gene editing, gene drives, governance & responsible innovation, public engagement, sci-art, and integrated pest management, to name a few. Learn more at go.ncsu.edu/ges and sign up for our newsletter at http://eepurl.com/c-PD_T.
Episodes
NSCEB Report: Charting the Future of Biotechnology
Zoom Only | Final Colloquium of the semester! Dr. Anastasia Bodnar will present an overview of the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology’s recently published report, outlining key recommendations to accelerate biotechnology in the United States.
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- Charting the Future of Biotechnology, NSCEB Final Report, 2025.
Anastasia ...
Artificial Intelligence in the Biological Sciences: Uses, Safety, Security, and Oversight
Withers 331 + Zoom | Former GES Sr. Research Scholar Todd Kuiken returns from Washington, DC to explore the convergence of artificial intelligence with the biological sciences and the public policy issues addressing potential benefits and associated biosafety and biosecurity concerns.
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- Recommended reading: B...
Altering Traits and Fates of Wild Populations with Mendelian DNA Modifying Allele Sails: Possible Contexts and Modeling Considerations
Zoom Only | How can we use genetics to manage wild populations, and how do the bioengineers working on these projects predict their impact?
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- Johnson, M.L., Hay, B.A. & Maselko, M. Altering traits and fates of wild populations with Mendelian DNA sequence modify...
Questioning the Accounting Impulse in Environmental Policy
Withers 331 + Zoom | Using a practice-centered approach to analyze the rise and implications of environmental accounting.
Ritwick Ghosh, PhD
Assistant Professor of Environmental Governance at NC State University | Profile | LinkedIn Dr. Ritwick Ghosh is an Assistant Professor in Forestry and Environmental Resources at Nort...
Is the Spirit of Asilomar Still Haunting Biotechnology?
Withers 331 + Zoom | An overview and analysis of my experience at the 2025 The Spirit of Asilomar and the Future of Biotechnology Summit
Katie Barnhill, PhD
Associate Director of Programs and Engagement, GES Center, NC State University | Profile | LinkedIn Dr. Katie Barnhill is the Associate Director of Programs and Engagemen...
Telling Your Science Story: The Power of Narrative in Research Communication
This short, interactive workshop will explore why and how to use storytelling to communicate your research and give you a chance to practice and receive feedback.
Jory Weintraub, PhD
Director of Science Engagement in the Office of University Interdisciplinary Programs at NC St...
Integrating Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Precision Agriculture
Withers 331 + Zoom | Download seminar flyer
Lirong Xiang, PhD
Assistant Professor of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at NC State University | Profile | XR Lab Dr. Xiang is the Principal Investigator of the Automation and Robotics Lab in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at North Carolina State University and ...
Microbiomes at the Roots of Environmental and Social Justice
Withers 331 + Zoom | Dr. Choudoir explores the role of soil microbiomes in sustainable agriculture and why their conservation is essential for environmental and social justice.
Mallory Choudoir, PhD
Assistant Professor & Soil Microbiome Extension Specialist at NC State University | Profile | Lab Dr. Mallory Choudoir ...
Eugenics before Genetics
Withers 331 + Zoom | Historical examination of the societal concerns, current ideas and practices, and disciplines that created the context in the early 20th century for the enthusiastic engagement of geneticists in the eugenics movement.
William Kimler, PhD
Associate Professor of History at NC State University | Profile William (Will) Kimler is an Associa...
Navigating Consumer Perceptions for Emerging Ag Tech: Considerations for Outreach, Engagement, and Communication
How agricultural science communication can move beyond traditional, deficit models to engage diverse audiences through dialogue-based strategies aligned with Cooperative Extension’s founding mission.
Katie Sanders, PhD
Assistan...
Regulating genetic-based vector control towards malaria elimination in Africa: Key considerations, challenges and opportunities
Zoom | Genetic-based approaches offer promising solutions for malaria in sub-Saharan Africa. Clear regulations and public acceptance are essential for their success.
Moussa Savadogo, PhD
Senior Research Fellow at the African Institute for Development Poli...
Herding Cats: Responsible Innovation for Sterilizing Cats in New Zealand
Hybrid | GES 508 students apply the Responsible Research and Innovation framework to a hypothetical gene therapy project for cat sterilization supporting New Zealand’s Predator Free 2050 goal. Final GES Colloquium of the semester!
Abstract
Join us for a student-led presentation exploring the Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) framework...
Genetic Engineering and the Politics of Development in Ghana
Joeva Sean Rock, PhD
Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Stony Brook University | Profile Dr. Joeva Sean Rock is an assistant professor of anthropology at Stony Brook University. Her research utilizes ethnographic methods and interdisciplinary collaborations to examine agricultural biotechnologies, the politics of development, and food sovereignty on ...
AI for crisis communication: Challenges and opportunities
An exploration of AI’s role in managing organization-public relationships during crises, highlighting innovative applications and the challenges of implementation.
Yang (Alice) Cheng, PhD
Associate Professor and University Faculty Scholar in Communications, NC State University | Profile | ResearchGate | LinkedIn | Google Scholar Dr. Cheng is an Associate Pr...
GE American Chestnut: Counting Chestnuts Before They Ripen
Hybrid | Explore the scientific, ethical, and environmental issues which have impacted research, release, and deregulation of a transgenic American chestnut.
Sara Fern Fitzsimmons, MS
Chief Conservation Officer at The American Chestnut Foundation / Penn State University | Profile
Sara Fern Fitzsimmons has worked at Penn State University...
Crossing Kingdoms: An Experiment in (Ir)responsible Research?
Zoom Only | An artist-led interdisciplinary experiment with risky science led to boundary-challenging conclusions about what responsibility looks like in responsible research.
Erika Szymanski, PhD
Associate Professor of Rhetoric of Science at Colorado State University | Profile Dr. Erika Szymanski is an associate professor of rhetoric of science in the ...
Engineering Vibrio natriegens for remediation of PET plastics
Hybrid | This talk covers our recent efforts to engineer the saltwater microbe Vibrio natriegens to break down PET plastics and eat the breakdown products.
Nathan Crook, PhD
Assistant Professor at NC State University | Profile Dr. Crook received his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the California Institute of Technology in 2009, and his Ph.D. in Chemic...
Gene Drive Mosquitoes for Malaria Control: The Governance Challenges
Zoom Only | Gene Drive Mosquitoes for Malaria Control is a short documentary film beautifully shot in Uganda, exploring Ugandan stakeholders’ hopes for gene drive mosquitoes – a radical new tool potentially offering a way to eliminate or change the mosquitoes that cause malaria.
Sarah Hartley, PhD
Professor of Technology Governance at the Univers...
Exploring Experts’ Uncertainties in Gene Drive Technology for Agricultural Pest Control in the U.S.: A Qualitative Study
Zoom Only | This qualitative study investigates the uncertainties and diverse perspectives of experts regarding the potential use of gene drive technology for agricultural pest control in the U.S., focusing on policy preferences and governance considerations to highlight the need for ...
Science Policy, Soft Power, and Responsible Development: Reflections on the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship at the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office
Hybrid | Jason Delborne spent the 2023-24 academic year as an AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellow in Washington, DC, working at the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office
Jason Delborne, PhD
Professor at NC State University | Profi...
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