We are recruiting 5-6 PhD students to participate in an NSF funded, IGERT in Genetic Engineering and Society: The Case of Transgenic Pests at North Carolina State University. This will be our IGERTs second year. In 2012, our cohort is examining genetic modification of mosquitoes and the scientific, cultural and ethical ramifications this topic presents. Our student cohort entering in Fall 2013 will focus on societal and technical issues related to alleviating negative impacts of invasive species on the biodiversity of island ecosystems. What are the social, ethical, and ecological consequences of current techniques and what would be those associated with approaches involving genetic engineering?
We are looking for excellent students who are interested in pursuing an interdisciplinary approach to their graduate training. Students may have majored in humanities, mathematics, or a social/natural science, and should be seeking broad and rigorous graduate training across these areas. We welcome students who have a Masters degree specializing in one of these areas and want strong interdisciplinary training at the doctoral level. Students who participate in the program will receive a PhD in a home doctoral program and a graduate minor in Genetic Engineering and Society. The minor will include four courses, one of which will be taught in Latin America. In addition to full fellowships, funds are available for international internships. Please visit our website for more details on the program, including a list of participating faculty: http://GeneticEngSoc.ncsu.edu/. In addition to contacting potential faculty mentors, prospective students are encouraged to email questions to: [email protected]
