Dr. Scott Heuchelin was recently named Director of Iowa State University’s Seed Science Center and Professor in the Department of Plant Pathology, Entomology and Microbiology. An ISU alumnus, Heuchelin earned his M.S. and Ph.D. in Plant Pathology after completing a B.A. in Biology from the University of Northern Iowa. Heuchelin brings more than 20 years of experience from Corteva Agriscience, where he served as Senior Scientist and Global Phytosanitary Risk Mitigation Lead, collaborating internationally on seed health, testing, and regulatory policy. With a background spanning both academia and industry, he is committed to advancing the Seed Science Center’s global mission of research, education, and service.