Iowa State University’s Graduate Program in Seed Technology and Business Wins Prestigious CASE Gold Award for Global Webinar Series
AMES, Iowa — The Graduate Program in Seed Technology and Business (STB) at Iowa State University has earned international recognition, receiving a Gold Award in the Special Events category from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Circle of Excellence Awards for its biannual webinar series. Read more about Iowa State University’s Graduate Program in Seed Technology and Business Wins Prestigious CASE Gold Award for Global Webinar Series
The 2025 Seed Business Management Spring Webinar Series, sponsored by the Graduate Program in Seed Technology and Business (STB), wrapped up this week. The series drew strong participation from students, professionals, and seed science enthusiasts from across the world. 
The Graduate Program in Seed Technology and Business (STB) hosted its spring 2025 Seed Business Management webinar series on Wednesdays through the month of May. It concluded on May 28 with a timely and insightful session, “Ag Market Outlook for 2025 and Beyond,” presented by Dr. Chad Hart, Professor of Economics and Extension Economist at Iowa State University. 
On May 14, the Seed Technology and Business (STB) Graduate Program at Iowa State University hosted the second session of its webinar series, titled “Leading a Startup Seed Company.” The event featured Dr. Keri Carstens, CEO of Jord BioScience, and Diana Horvath, President and Co-founder of 2Blades. 
cience Center is proud to share that Ben Alexandrowicz, a graduate student in Iowa State University’s Seed Technology and Business (STB) program, has been selected by the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) to receive a scholarship to attend the ASTA Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C., June 8–11. 
At the Seed Science Center, our student employees are essential to everything we do. From lab work to logistics, our student team—roughly 40 strong each semester—keeps the Center running smoothly. Among the many students who’ve left their mark here, Ava Shovein stands out as a shining example of dedication, teamwork, and growth. 
AMES, IA - In the glow of the Seed Science Center’s growth chambers, graduate student Amina Moro is hard at work uncovering how corn responds to one of its earliest stress signals—shade. 
INVERNESS, SCOTLAND—Seed Science Center (SSC) personnel reported on research findings about cybersecurity threats faced by small-scale farmers and seed producers, and was recognized with an award for their presentation on outreach-extension innovations for expert forums at the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE) conference, an international gatherin 
The Seed Science Center (SSC) is thrilled to recognize two outstanding team members, Tess Howard (pictured below) and Wendy Borja-Diaz (pictured left), as recipients of the 2025 CYtation Awards. 
African farmers produce food that sustains millions, yet they face a formidable barrier: limited access to quality seeds, the most critical input for sustainable agricultural productivity. 
Increased Testing Demand 
The Seed Science Center (SSC) at Iowa State University has announced the recipients of its 2025 graduate scholarships and fellowships, supporting students dedicated to advancing seed science, technology, and business. These awards, funded by industry leaders and agricultural organizations, provide financial assistance to students excelling in their studies and contributing to the seed industry. 
The Iowa State University Seed Science Center (SSC) is excited to announce a new advanced seed pathology course, Developing & Validating Seed Health Assays, offered online by the American Phytopathological Society (APS). Organized by the SSC’s Dr. Gary Munkvold and Dr. 
Iowa State University faculty, staff, and students are invited to join the Seed Science Center in celebrating George Washington Carver Day on Monday, February 3. Stop by the Seed Science Center to grab a free bag of popcorn and honor one of ISU's most renowned alumni and former faculty members. 
The Iowa State University Seed Science Center (SSC) proudly participated in the annual American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) Field Crop Seed Conference held in Orlando, Florida, from December 10-13, 2024. 
The ISU Seed Science Center proudly congratulates Dr. Manjit Misra, former director of the Seed Science Center and current director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), on receiving an honorary PhD from Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology (OUAT). 