Event Title
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.
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.