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Public Engagement When Biotechnology Goes “Wild”
On 27 April 2021, we were joined by Prof Jason Delborne (NC State University) to discuss the role of public engagement when dealing with controversial forms of biotechnology.
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Gender, Embodiment, and the History of the Scholarly Persona
PESTA investigators publish chapter on scientific persona performance.
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Why Trust a Scientist?
PESTA convenor Professor Rachel Ankeny will take part in a panel discussion on trust in science as part of the World Science Festival in Brisbane.
Transparency and Secrecy in Citizen Science: Lessons from Herping
On 23 February 2021, we were joined by Asst Prof Aleta Quinn (University of Idaho) to discuss transparency and secrecy in the case of herping.
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A War on Science? Rethinking Vaccine Hesitancy and Refusal
On 24 November 2020, we were joined by Assoc Prof Maya Goldenberg to discuss the implications of trust in relation to vaccine hesitancy and refusal.
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Model Organisms book launch
On 24 November 2020, Organisms and Us hosted a virtual book launch for Prof Rachel A. Ankeny (The University of Adelaide) and Prof Sabina Leonelli's (University of Exeter) new book Model Organisms.
PESTA seminar (24.11.20)
A War on Science? The Death of Expertise? Rethinking Vaccine Hesitancy and Refusal
PESTA convenor takes part in National Science Week discussion
PESTA convenor Professor Rachel Ankeny takes part in a National Science Week panel discussion for the History and Philosophy of Science program at the University of Melbourne.
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