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 Responsibl…

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 engi…

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 Biotechn…

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 c…

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, …

Questioning the Accounting Impulse in Environmental Policy

Withers 331 + Zoom | Using a practice-centered approach to analyze the rise and implications of environmental accounting.

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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

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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 …

Integrating Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Precision Agriculture

Withers 331 + Zoom | Download seminar flyer

Lirong Xiang, PhD

Assistant Professor of Biological and Agricultural Engineering…

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…

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 …

Navigating Consumer Perceptions for Emerging Ag Tech: Considerations for Outreach, Engagement, and Communication

How agricultural science communication can move beyond …

Regulating genetic-based vector control towards malaria elimination in Africa: Key considerations, challenges and opportunities

Zoom | Genetic-based approaches offer promising solutions for malaria i…

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 c…

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…

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 challen…

Fall Seminar Series

GE American Chestnut: Counting Chestnuts Before They Ripen

Hybrid | Explore the scientific, ethical, and environmental issues which have impacted research, release, and deregulati…

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 responsibili…

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 b…

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 st…