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May 24, 2013NU | UNL | UNMC | UNO | UNK | IANR 

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PPC Graduate Student Appointed to Fellowship Program

Joseph Hamm, a Public Policy Center Graduate research assistant and doctoral student in psychology and law, was one of eight UNL students to be appointed to the Center for Great Plains Studies 2013 Graduate Fellows Program.

According to the press release the program "provides a place for select graduate students to work, meet, obtain support, learn from fellow students, engage with Center faculty and staff, benefit from the center's resources and progress in their studies."

Genetically Modified Foods

The purposes of this project were to learn about consumer’s knowledge of genetically modified foods and to determine the relationship between knowledge and willingness to purchase and eat genetically modified foods. In addition, a deliberative discussion was held.

Key Partners
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Departments of Agricultural Economics, Biology, and Plant Pathology

Funding
Self-funded

Related Publications:

Tomkins, A.J. University of Nebraska Public Policy Center. (2005). Consumer Opinions on Genetically Modified Food: A Community Discussion.

In The News
Fears of Genetically Modified Crops Are Unfounded, Panel Says. (2005-08-21). Lincoln Journal Star.
Forum Tries to Spread Word on Modified Foods. (2005-08-21). Omaha World Herald.
Residents to Debate Pros, Cons of Labeling Genetically Modified Foods. (2005-08-18). Lincoln Journal Star.

Lead Contact:
Name: Alan Tomkins
E-mail: atomkins@nebraska.edu
Phone: (402) 472-5688


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