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+ | <h2 style="text-align:center" color: #D49AE6 > Atlanta Science Festival </h2> | ||
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+ | The Atlanta Science Festival is an occasion where science events are hosted throughout Atlanta. Our iGEM team was chosen to host a Discovery Dialogue discussing Genetically Modified Organisms. A group of experts, including a professor of chemical engineering, an ethicist, and several scientists, initially discussed aspects of GMOs amongst themselves, then responded to audience questions. | ||
+ | Overall, the forum was extremely enlightening. The panelists provided a balanced view of GMOs, discussing both the benefits and drawbacks. Some positives of GMOs they mentioned were less use of pesticides, the ability to cure malnutrition, and hardier plants. The major drawback discussed was not knowing the long term effects of ingesting genetically modified organisms. Many participants admitted they focused more on the negative effects of GMOs, and were glad to hear a new perspective. Even though a few people walked out of room when the experts started discussing the positive aspects of GMOs, most attendees were pleased with our Discovery Dialogue. | ||
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+ | People on the Panel: | ||
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+ | Dr. Mark Styczynski:<br> | ||
+ | Mark Styczynski is an Assistant Professor in the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Georgia Tech. His group is using synthetic biology to develop diagnostic blood tests and analytical chemistry techniques to study cellular metabolism. He received his Ph.D. from MIT and his B.S. from the University of Notre Dame, both in chemical engineering. | ||
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+ | Dr. Arri Eisen:<br> | ||
+ | Arri Eisen received his Bachelor’s of Science with honors in biology from UNC-Chapel Hill and his doctorate in biochemistry from UW-Seattle. He is currently a Professor of Pedagogy in Biology, the institute of Liberal Arts, and the Center for Ethics at Emory University, where he has been since 1990. | ||
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+ | Mr. Milt Hinsch:<br> | ||
+ | Milt Hinsch attended the University of Georgia and received his master of science in organic chemistry from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. He has also worked as the Technical Services Director since 1996. | ||
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+ | Jessica Siemer:<br> | ||
+ | Jessica Siemer is a Graduate Research Assistant from Georgia State University | ||
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+ | Natalia Brody:<br> | ||
+ | Student from UGA, and is also a member of their iGEM team | ||
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+ | Omolola Falade Osi-Efa:<br> | ||
+ | Community Outreach Chair for UGA’s iGEM team | ||
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