Student Perceptions on Genetically Modified Foods

Presentation Type

Poster/Portfolio

Presenter Major(s)

Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics

Mentor Information

Osman Patel, patelo@gvsu.edu

Department

Cell and Molecular Biology

Location

Kirkhof Center KC46

Start Date

13-4-2011 4:00 PM

End Date

13-4-2011 5:00 PM

Keywords

Environment, Ethics, Global Change, Health and Wellness, Life Science, Sustainability, Technology

Abstract

Many people have varying opinions about the controversial issue of genetically modified (GM) foods. Although scientific research so far has not found any long-term harm from GM foods, many people still have concerns regarding these foods. Over one-hundred and fifty students at Grand Valley were asked eight questions on a voluntary, anonymous survey. The questions involved topics such as the source(s) students depend on to get their information about GM foods and their opinions regarding GM foods. Of students surveyed, eighty-five percent supported the idea of GM foods in the United States being specifically labeled. Students with majors related to physical or life sciences were split between allowing and not allowing companies to patent their GM food creations; the majority of students with other majors thought that companies should be allowed to patent their creations. Furthermore, seventy percent of students believed they consume GM foods at least once a day.

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Student Perceptions on Genetically Modified Foods

Kirkhof Center KC46

Many people have varying opinions about the controversial issue of genetically modified (GM) foods. Although scientific research so far has not found any long-term harm from GM foods, many people still have concerns regarding these foods. Over one-hundred and fifty students at Grand Valley were asked eight questions on a voluntary, anonymous survey. The questions involved topics such as the source(s) students depend on to get their information about GM foods and their opinions regarding GM foods. Of students surveyed, eighty-five percent supported the idea of GM foods in the United States being specifically labeled. Students with majors related to physical or life sciences were split between allowing and not allowing companies to patent their GM food creations; the majority of students with other majors thought that companies should be allowed to patent their creations. Furthermore, seventy percent of students believed they consume GM foods at least once a day.