Name: Andrew D. Smelser   Title: Agricultural Science Research Technician (Plants) Organization: USDA-ARS-MWA-PIRU Role/Crops/Team: Andrew Smelser is a technician with the GEM project at the North Central Regional Plant Introduction Station. He is responsible for GEM nursery management, seed conditioning and inventory, data collection, shipping, and technical support to the GEM group. Special Interests: Andrew's interest focuses on improving methods for data collection and accurate inventory management of GEM materials. Education:   B.S. Agronomy, Iowa State University, 2003.   B.S. Seed Science, Iowa State University, 2003. Employment History: 2004-Current: Agricultural Science Research Technician (Plants), GEM Project at NCRPIS, USDA-ARS, Ames, Iowa.   1999-2004: Part-time/full-time employment with Monsanto in Ames, Iowa.