Genetic Engineering and Society
New Tenure-Track Faculty Position in the GES Cluster
NC State has launched a search for a new faculty member to join the Chancellor’s Faculty Excellence Program with the Genetic Engineering and Society (GES) Cluster.
Leading GES into the Future: A Conversation with Khara Grieger
For Khara Grieger, leadership is about teamwork, collaboration, and a shared vision. Now, as she steps into the role of Deputy Director and prepares to lead the Genetic Engineering and Society (GES) Center in 2026, she is focused on guiding the Center into its next phase.
Responsible Microbiome Engineering in Everyday Spaces
From household mold to hospital-acquired infections, NC State researchers are partnering with communities to ensure microbiome innovations serve society’s needs.
Blog: Governing Emerging Technologies: A Lesson from Burkina Faso
Guest post by Nourou Barry, Katie Barnhill and Patrice Toe on why the halt of Target Malaria shows that social science and sovereignty matter as much as science
Can Genetic Engineering Save Disappearing Forests?
Forests in the US face many threats: climate change, invasive species, pests and pathogens. Could genetically engineering trees make these plants more resilient?
Kudos to Kuzma: Distinguished Professor Named AAAS Fellow
Jennifer Kuzma, Goodnight-North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Distinguished Professor in Social Sciences, has been elected as a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
‘Changing the Landscape of Graduate Education’
NC State’s AgBioFEWS program to blend natural and social sciences to train next-generation problem-solvers in agricultural biotechnology.
Researcher to Study GenX Exposure in Cape Fear Fish, Alligators
NC State toxicologist will study GenX exposure in striped bass, catfish and alligators that inhabit the Cape Fear river watershed.
What Happens If We Run Out? Pesticide Resistance Needs Attention, Large-Scale Study
How can we slow pest resistance to herbicides and pesticides? NC State researchers say large-scale studies are needed to test new strategies.
New Tool Can Help Policymakers Prioritize Information Needs for Synthetic Biology Tech
Researchers have developed a model that can be used to assess emerging synthetic biology products to determine what needs to be done to inform future policies.