Jennifer Kuzma, Ph.D., will speak to us on  on "Editing Life: Ethics & Governance of New Genetic Engineering."   This talk will explore emerging biotechnologies applied to agriculture and ecosystems, namely gene editing and gene drives, and whether developers are repeating the mistakes made with the 1st generation of GMOs while expressing a desire to "do […]

(Rescheduled from an earlier date) The Opioid Epidemic is being talked about widely in the media.  Dr. Amelia Davis will speak to us about her work in treating opiate addiction. We will specifically focus on opiate addiction, including heroin and various oral pain medications (whether prescribed or street) and various illicit substances.  We will also […]

Emily Moose, Director of Communications and Outreach for A Greener World, will speak to us about the work of the organization and her role in it.  In addition to helping farmers get certifications for animal welfare, grassfed beef, non-GMO, and organic foods, they also help you, the consumer, become informed about what labels mean and […]