TRuST | Debunking myths about GMOs
In-Person & Online
Tuesday,
Jan 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
- 9:00 PM EST
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Event Details
Join the University of Waterloo for an enlightening conversation between two Nobel Laureates as they discuss the important role scientists can play in debunking misinformation.
Are genetically modified foods dangerous? GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organism and has been the subject of much debate and misinformation. Nobel Laureate Sir Richard Roberts sits down with Nobel Laureate Donna Strickland to debunk the myths surrounding GMOs and explain why we should not only trust but embrace them.
This free community lecture is part of a series launched by the Trust in Research Undertaken in Science and Technology (TRuST) scholarly network at the University of Waterloo.
Date | Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Lecture - 7:00 p.m.
Post-lecture reception - 8:30 p.m.
Location | University of Waterloo - Federation Hall
200 University Ave W., Waterloo, ON
If you are unable to join in-person, you can watch through our livestream.
Speakers
University of Waterloo
President and Vice-Chancellor
University of Waterloo
Professor, Physics and Astronomy & Nobel Laureate
New England Biolabs
Chief Scientific Officer & Nobel Laureate
University of Waterloo
Professor, Biology
University of Waterloo
Dean, Faculty of Science
Location
200 University Avenue West Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1 CA
Instructions will be sent out via email after registration.
Tickets
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Price |
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In-person |
Free |
Organizer Details
University of Waterloo
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