About

Posted on December 1st, 2007 in Uncategorized by Anastasia

I’m Anastasia Bodnar, a second year PhD student at Iowa State University. My reasearch includes improving bioavailable iron in maize through genetic engineering. This blog is my small attempt to dispel myths abut GMOs and science in general, to encourage contemplation of science ethics, and to share my musings about science and culture. I’m looking forward to discussions on the topics at hand.

This is my first attempt at blogging, so I’m open to constructive criticism on my writing and blogging techniques. One thing I vow not to do is simply repost news without commenting on it. Because I don’t know my potential readers, I’ll do my best to provide a brief background of the science behind posts, or at least provide links to more information.

Disclaimer: The opinions in this blog are completely my own, and can not be blamed on any organization in which I do or do not take part.

COI Statement: I have never received compensation from any agribusiness. When I was an undergraduate, I was employed part-time by USDA APHIS in Beltsville, MD. I am currently employed as a research assistant at Iowa State University.

Images: Top is from May of 2008 in the ISU Memorial Union, bottom is from August 2007 at my transgenic maize plot.

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  1. James Wachai said,

    on December 9th, 2007 at 10:41 pm

    Anastasia - welcome to the world of blogging. I am always excited when I see a scientist comes out to defend science and technology. I detest scientists who keep quiet as once English and Literature students take advantage of their writing prowess to contradict science. I would be happy to talk to you to teach you some strings of blogging.

  2. Alexis Madrigal said,

    on December 14th, 2007 at 1:41 pm

    Hi Anastasia,

    I like the new look of the blog! You seem passionate about your subject and dedicated to its explication. I want you to be involved in shaping Wired Science’s news coverage. I posted about this plan to incorporate outside people into our news process. Check it out, and come join the network:

    http://blog.wired.com/wiredscience/2007/12/my-outboard-bra.html

    Best,

    Alexis

  3. The Inoculated Mind » Blog Archive » Blogging Genetic Engineering said,

    on April 13th, 2008 at 11:59 pm

    […] the week before I discovered another blog, Genetic Maize, by Anastasia. She’s a Ph.D. student at Iowa State University, and is working on improving the bioavailability of iron in maize through […]

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