Stuart J. Smyth

CAST papers are developed by interdisciplinary task forces composed of volunteer authors, chairs, reviewers, liaisons, and translators from academia, industry, and government. This index recognizes those contributors and highlights the breadth of expertise that supports CAST’s work.

Affiliation

University of Saskatchewan

Publications as Task Force Chair

September 21, 2020
CAST Commentary

The Importance of Communicating Empirically Based Science for Society

This commentary examines the growing societal challenges posed by misinformation in an era where scientific advances have dramatically improved human health, food security, and quality of life. Despite the proven benefits of empirically based science—from vaccines and antibiotics to modern crop biotechnology—public trust in science is being eroded by the rapid spread of inaccurate and sensationalized information, amplified by digital media and activist-driven narratives.

Publications as Author

November 15, 2021
CAST Commentary

Gains Foregone by Going GMO Free: Potential Impacts on Consumers, the Environment, and Agricultural Producers

This paper examines the societal, environmental, and economic implications of eliminating genetically modified organisms (GMOs) from agricultural production systems. GMOs have enabled significant advancements in food security, yield stability, pest and disease management, and environmental sustainability over the past three decades.