Cami Ryan History Project Interview

Project: Archive of Agricultural Genetic Engineering and Society Interviewee: Dr. Cami Ryan, Social Science Lead in Regulatory Scientific Affairs at Bayer CropScience Interviewers: Jennifer Kuzma, Patti Mulligan Videographer: Nic Beery Interview Date: November 13, 2019 Location: NC State University, Hunt Library Length: 1:03:57 Learn more at https://go.ncsu.edu/AAGES SEE FULL TRANSCRIPT AT: https://research.ncsu.edu/ges/files/2020/07/Ryan_Cami_20191113_transcript_final.pdf

Introduction: Dr. Cami Ryan

An "Accidental Tourist" in Biotechnology

Back to School: from Bachelor's to PhD

"Taking Risks Opens Doors"

The Importance of Communication

Genetically Engineered Flaxseed Controversy

Early Adopter of Social Media

"My Work was Three Miles Wide and Two Inches Thick"

"I'm an Idealist"

Controversies

Monsanto-Bayer Merger

The Big Picture of Genetic Engineering

The Need for Equal Access to Good Technologies

We Need to Get Past Our Artificial Boundaries

What About a Genetically Engineered Horse?

What Would You Like the Public to Know?

Advice For Social Scientists