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GES Center Lectures, NC State University

GES Center Lectures, NC State University

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 Recorded live from NC State’s GES Colloquium, this show explores how biotechnologies move from lab to life: microbiome engineering in buildings, CRISPR in agriculture and forestry, gene drives and integrated pest management, data governance and benefit-sharing, risk analysis and regulation, sci-art collaborations, and practical models of responsible innovation and public engagement. Episodes feature researchers, students, and community partners in candid conversations about decisions, trade-offs, and impacts. Learn more at go.ncsu.edu/ges and sign up for our newsletter at http://eepurl.com/c-PD_T. Produced by Patti Mulligan, Communications Director, GES Center, NC StateCopyright 2025 Bildung Sozialwissenschaften Wissenschaft
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  • S12E3 - SRA Panel: Is “risk” Risk?

    S12E3 - SRA Panel: Is “risk” Risk?
    Sep 30 2025

    Sept. 30, 2025

    GES SRA Panel: Is “risk” Risk?

    Biltmore 2006 + Zoom | Leadership from the Society for Risk Analysis explores how ‘risk’ is understood and practiced across agencies and communities working with emerging technologies. Although formal and legal definitions of risk are widely invoked in policy and governance, the concept itself is deeply contingent on context and perspective. This panel brings together members of the Society for Risk Analysis – Research Triangle Regional Organization (SRA-RTO) to examine how diverse professional communities articulate and operationalize “risk” in practice. Drawing on experiences from federal agencies such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, as well as collaborations with Tribal leaders and other communities, panelists will reflect on the social, institutional, and epistemic dimensions of risk assessment. By situating emerging technologies within these varied frameworks, the discussion highlights the tensions between standardized definitions and lived realities, raising the question of whether “risk” can ever be a singular, shared concept.

    Related links:

    • Society for Risk Analysis
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    Panelists

    Members of the executive board of the Society for Risk Analysis – Research Triangle Regional Organization.

    • Nick Loschin, PhD Student in Interdisciplinary Risk Sciences (Applied Ecology) and AgBioFEWS Fellow, NC State
    • Jill Furgurson, PhD Student in Forestry and Environmental Resources, STS scholar, and AgBioFEWS Fellow, NC State
    • Madison Horgan, PhD Student in Environmental Engineering and member of the Interdisciplinary Risk Sciences team, NC State
    • Paul Schlosser, Biologist at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
    • Katie Barnhill, Associate Director of Programs & Engagement at the GES Center, NC State

    __ Recorded from NC State’s GES Colloquium, this podcast examines how biotechnologies take shape in the world: microbiome engineering in built environments, gene editing and gene drives, forest and agricultural genomics, data governance and equity, risk and regulation, sci-art, and public engagement in practice.

    Genetic Engineering and Society Center

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    GES Center at NC State University—Integrating scientific knowledge & diverse public values in shaping the futures of biotechnology.

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  • S12E2 - Joseph Gakpo & Emma Davies - Responsible Innovation & Gene Editing in African Agriculture

    S12E2 - Joseph Gakpo & Emma Davies - Responsible Innovation & Gene Editing in African Agriculture
    Sep 9 2025
    Sept. 2, 2025 - GES Colloquium | FALL SEMINAR SERIES Adapting the Responsible Innovation Framework for Gene Editing in African Agriculture Former GES Fellows join us to discuss whether the Responsible Innovation framework can support genome-edited agriculture in Africa, given governance challenges, international pressures, and food sovereignty priorities. The application of genome editing (GEd) in African agriculture is increasingly promoted as a response to urgent food security challenges, yet its broader social acceptance remains uncertain. The Responsible Innovation (RI) framework, developed largely in European contexts, emphasizes inclusive and anticipatory processes. This paper examines whether RI, in its current form, is applicable in Africa or whether significant adaptation is required to reflect local realities. Specifically, we assess whether the framework’s principles of anticipation, reflexivity, inclusion, and responsiveness can withstand the realities of Africa’s GEd agricultural contexts: the dominance of international funding, the outsized influence of foreign institutions, and institutional weaknesses in regulation that leave executive arms of government with disproportionate authority. We also examine the role of diverse stakeholders, including international investors, donors, and scientists, in shaping GEd trajectories in Africa, in relation to the positioning of local consumers. These reflections are further situated within urgent debates on food sovereignty and the responsibilities of African governments in providing governance guidance. While recognizing that RI is not intended as a tool for encouraging acceptance, we also consider whether its processes might nevertheless contribute to the legitimacy and social acceptability of GEd technology in Africa. Related links: How hunger drives conversations on agricultural technologies: an analysis of the rhetoric of pro-GMO advocates on selected Ghanaian media platforms, Gakpo et al., Journal of Science Communication, 2025The evolution of media reportage on GMOs in Ghana following approval of first GM crop, Gakpo et al., _GM Crops & Food, _2024Download seminar poster Ms. Emma Davies Contributing Editor at NC Sea Grant | Profile Emma Davies is a graduate student in the M.A. in Liberal Studies Program at NC State University. She holds a B.A. in Communication (specializing in journalism). Emma is an environmental and agricultural journalist with about six years of experience in the field. She is a winner of many journalism awards, including the 2025 Science Storytelling Showcase, 2024 International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ)/Alltech Young Global Leader award, the 2022 Ghana Journalists Association Business/Economics Reporter of the Year, and Aquaculture Journalist of the Year awards. Emma is also an INFAS Food Systems Fellow. Her research lies at the intersection of science and communication, with a focus on translating complex scientific knowledge into accessible narratives that inform policy, enhance public understanding, and contribute to sustainable food systems. Joseph Opoku Gakpo, PhD CEO of HavAfric | Profile Joseph Opoku Gakpo, Ph.D., is an agricultural communications scholar and food systems policy analyst. He holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Education & Human Sciences (Concentration in Extension) from North Carolina State University. He additionally holds an M.A. in Liberal Studies, an M.A. in Communication Studies, and a BSc. in Agricultural Biotechnology. He is a 2016 Global Leadership Fellow of Cornell University’s Alliance for Science Program and a 2020 AgBioFEWS Fellow. Joseph teaches communication methods in agriculture, and his academic research examines how humans interact with technology. Specifically, his interdisciplinary research explores strategies for communicating agricultural biotechnologies and mechanisms for trust building. As a food systems policy analyst, he analyzes and advises on policies that shape the governance of food in Africa. He is a big believer in the age-old saying that “if hunger was only a production problem, we would have solved it by now.” He thus conducts research and facilitates stakeholder engagements that promote integrated approaches to tackling Africa’s complex food system challenges. Currently, Gakpo serves as CEO of HavAfric – a start up that is pioneering a new, bottom-up model for the deployment of biotech crops in Africa, guided by the principles of Responsible Innovation. __ Recorded from NC State’s GES Colloquium, this podcast examines how biotechnologies take shape in the world: microbiome engineering in built environments, gene editing and gene drives, forest and agricultural genomics, data governance and equity, risk and regulation, sci-art, and public engagement in practice. Genetic Engineering and Society Center Colloquium Home | Zoom Registration | Watch Colloquium Videos | LinkedIn | Newsletter GES Center at NC State ...
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  • S12E1 - Kristen Landreville - Engineering Indoor Microbiomes: Perceptions and Implications

    S12E1 - Kristen Landreville - Engineering Indoor Microbiomes: Perceptions and Implications
    Sep 3 2025

    Sept. 2, 2025 - GES Colloquium | FALL SEMINAR SERIES

    Societal and Ethical Implications in Research of Microbiome Engineering in the Built Environment

    What do people think about using genetically engineered microbes in their homes to prevent mold or reduce pathogens in their kitchen sink? To what extent does the public support introducing microbiomes into hospital sinks to reduce hospital-acquired infections? What are some societal and ethical implications of these emerging technologies? In her talk, Dr. Landreville will present research that addresses these questions using data from public opinion surveys, qualitative interviews, and home observations. She will also discuss the responsible research and innovation framework, principles, and practices that PreMiEr (Precision Microbiome Engineering Research) employs in its research. The goal of her presentation is to provide the audience with knowledge about the extent to which the public thinks about the health of their indoor environments as related to microbes and the extent to which the public is willing to consider microbiome engineering and genetically engineered microbes to improve the health of their homes, hospitals, and other indoor spaces. Related links:

    • Natural vs. genetically engineered microbiomes: understanding public attitudes for indoor applications and pathways for future engagement
    • Taking the temperature of the United States public regarding microbiome engineering
    • Societal and Ethical Implications of Microbiome Engineering of the Built Environment Workshop 2024
    • Societal and Ethical Implications of Microbiome Engineering of the Built Environment Symposium 2025
    • Precision Microbiome Engineering Research Center
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    Dr. Kristen Landreville, PhD

    Senior Research Scholar at NC State University | Profile Kristen D. Landreville, PhD, is a Senior Research Scholar at North Carolina State University, where she leads social science and public engagement research as part of the Societal and Ethical Implications (SEI) Core in the PreMiEr Engineering Research Center. She collaborates with teams across five universities to investigate public understanding of microbiomes of the built environment, such as fungal mold in households along coastal towns. Broadly, Kristen is a social scientist with experience in both quantitative and qualitative research methods. She uses her expertise in communication, media, psychology, and political science to study public attitudes and behaviors surrounding science, the environment, health, and risk.

    Recorded from NC State’s GES Colloquium, this podcast examines how biotechnologies take shape in the world: microbiome engineering in built environments, gene editing and gene drives, forest and agricultural genomics, data governance and equity, risk and regulation, sci-art, and public engagement in practice.

    Genetic Engineering and Society Center

    Colloquium Home | Zoom Registration | Watch Colloquium Videos | LinkedIn | Newsletter

    GES Center at NC State University—Integrating scientific knowledge & diverse public values in shaping the futures of biotechnology.

    Produced by Patti Mulligan, Communications Director, GES Center, NC State

    Find out more at https://ges-center-lectures-ncsu.pinecast.co
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