Bart Elmore, Department of History, gives a lecture titled, "Monsanto’s Past and Our Food Future."
Years ago, a St Louis chemical firm turned seed giant said it had the answer to feeding a hungry world in the era of climate change. In 1996, that company introduced the first genetically engineered commodity crops, changing the face of global agriculture forever. Now, more than twenty-five years later, we’ll discuss what history can teach us about the promises Monsanto made and the future of food.
Inaugural lectures celebrate Arts and Humanities faculty who have been promoted to the rank of professor. All lectures are held in the Faculty Club Grand Lounge from 4-6 p.m. and are preceded by a reception and followed by Q&A and discussion. All lectures are free and open to the public.
The Arts and Humanities Inaugural Lecture Series is sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences.
