Nobel Laureates in Conversation: Debunking myths about GMOs with Nobel Laureate Sir Richard Roberts

January 28, 2025

January 28, 2025

Free

Federation Hall, 200 University Ave W., Waterloo

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Events Description

 

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.

If you are unable to join in-person, you can watch through our livestream.

Who is it for?

All ages

HOW MUCH

Tickets : Free

Free, please register.

How to get tickets?

Buy online

WHEN & WHERE

 

Date: Tuesday January 28, 2025

Time | Doors – 6:30 p.m.
Lecture – 7:00 p.m.
Post-lecture reception – 8:30 p.m.

Venue & Address

Federation Hall, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave W., Waterloo, ON

Wheelchair accessible

Paid Parking

Accessible by Public Transport

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