Steve Evans History Project Interview

Project: Archive of Agricultural Genetic Engineering and Society Center Interviewee: Steve Evans Interviewer: Jason Delborne, Patti Mulligan Videographer: Interview Date: February 10, 2020 Location: North Carolina State University, James B. Hunt, Jr. Library Length: 01:43:26 Learn more at https://go.ncsu.edu/AAGES TRANSCRIPT NOT YET AVAILABLE

Introduction: Steve Evans

A Day at Corteva

Early Influences

Ice-Minus and Early Genetic Engineering Controversies

Changing the Discourse on Genetic Engineering

Early Years at Mycogen

Finding a "Kill Switch"

Acquisition by Dow

Workplace Culture, Mentors, and Management

"If I Can't Measure Something, I Can't Systematically Exploit It"

Scientists and the Regulatory Process

Engaging the Public on Genetic Engineering

How Do You Define Synthetic Biology?

Reasons for Optimism in Synthetic Biology

Roads Not Taken?

Transition to ReKnowVate

Frostban and the Importance of Engaging in the History of Genetic Engineering

Greatest Concerns, Greatest Hopes

Interview Wrap-Up