Seed Science and Technology Short Course
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Advance Your Seed Science Expertise at Iowa State University!
Join us November 4-6, 2026 for the Seed Science & Technology Short Course, an immersive, on-campus experience designed for professionals and graduate students eager to expand their expertise in seed science. Each day starts with a morning of lectures on new seed science and technologies, followed by industry tours in the surrounding area.
Who should attend this course?
Seed industry professionals, agricultural researchers, technical specialists, and graduate students seeking to expand their expertise in seed science and emerging technologies, while growing their professional network and earning industry credentials.
Short Course Details
November 4-6, 2026
In-Person (2.5 days)
Wednesday-Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Friday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Schedule is subject to change; all times are in Central time zone
Regular Registration Price: $1695
Tuition includes all course materials, one networking social, multiple breaks, and lunch each day. Class size is limited so early registration is recommended.
Available Discounts:
$1095 for Current Grad students / Postdocs
Contact us for more information about your discount
Course Location
Iowa State University Seed Science Center
Room 106
2115 Osborn Drive
Ames, Iowa 50011
Short Course Curriculum
Wednesday, November 4
- 100 years of seed science with Corteva presented by David Bowen and Dean Podlich
- Seed conditioning 101 presented by Alan Gaul
- Tour of Syngenta's Plant Parent Facility and Quality Assurance Lab
- Complimentary Social at Della Viti
Thursday, November 5
- Seed conditioning 201 presented by Alan Gaul
- Tour of Iowa State University Seed Conditioning Tower
- Translation of Ag Innovation into Practice- panel discussion, presented by Nadilia Gomez and panel of ag industry start up companies
- Panelists include:
- David Laird- N-Sense
- Craig Rupp- Sabanto
- Jayson Ryner- ReEnvision Ag
- Ned Bowden- Harvest Increase Agriculture
- Dave Krog- Salin247
- Yones Khaledian- SoilSerdem
- Panelists include:
- Tour of USDA's Plant Introduction Station
- Tour of ISU's Digital Ag Innovation Lab
Friday, November 6
- From AI Research to Farmer Tools and a Career-Ready Agricultural Workforce presented by Dr. Arti Singh
- Seed Physiology presented by Dr. Susana Goggi
- Tour of PowerPollen
Digital Badge
We're excited to offer a micro-credential for attending the SST short course!
Interested attendees will write a short reflection at the end of the course highlighting their takeaways from the week and what skills were developed. Upon completion, attendees will earn a digital badge that validates their achievement - perfect for sharing with employers, on social media, and in resumes / job applications!