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Genetic Biocontrol Technology for Invasive Pests
A team of University of Adelaide researchers has been awarded a $1 million grant as part of the South Australian Government’s Research and Innovation Fund to develop genetic strategies for the control of invasive pest animals.
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How can scientific objectivity benefit from citizen participation?
On 13 September 2021, we were joined by Prof Stéphanie Ruphy who spoke about the impact of citizen science on scientific objectivity.
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Gene editing in the beef industry
A new research project led by PESTA convenor Prof Rachel Ankeny seeks to understand community attitudes towards the use of gene editing in the beef industry.
Koalas, the New Polar-Bear-on-the-Iceberg for Climate Change – Why People Donated After the Fires
On 18 August 2021, we were joined by Prof Chris Daniels who spoke about the public response to the bushfires of 2019/20.
PESTA seminar (18.08.21)
Koalas, the New Polar-Bear-on-the-Iceberg for Climate Change – Why People Donated After the Fires
Successes and Failures of Citizen Science: Self-Critique of Crowd the Tap, Public Science for Safe Drinking Water
On 29 June 2021, we were joined by Assoc Prof Caren Cooper who talked about the successes and failures of citizen science.
PESTA seminar (29.06.21)
Successes and Failures of Citizen Science: Self-Critique of Crowd the Tap, Public Science for Safe Drinking Water
Exploring Engagement Within Citizen Science at UWA
On 24 May 2021, we were joined by Ms Chrissy Tustison, Ms Tamara Pinkerton, Ms Stephanie Collins and Dr Heather Bray from the University of Western Australia who provided an update on various citizen science-focused projects currently underway at UWA.
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