Genetically-modified crops have been grown in the U.S. for decades, but they remain controversial. Are these crops the answer to world hunger? Good for the environment? Safe to eat? Dr. Thomas Sims, Director of NIU’s Plant Molecular Biology Center, was part of the research team that produced the first genetically-modified plants in the early 1980′s. He will discuss the science behind genetic modification, the issues related to their use in current agricultural production, and prospects for the future.
The STEM Cafe will take place this Tuesday, February 19th, 2013, from 6:30pm – 8:30pm at Taxco Restaurant, 223 W. State St. in Sycamore. Phone number for NIU STEM is 815-753-4751. For more information about NIU’s STEM Cafe click here.
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