ISU alumnus Paxton Williams makes history come alive at the Seed Science Center Carver Sculpture Dedicaton November 18.

George Washington Carver Statue Unveiled at Seed Science Center

Members of the seed industry as well as center and campus faculty and staff were on hand to help dedicate a life-sized statue of George Washington Carver November 18 at the Seed Science Center. As a special part of the ceremony, ISU alumnus Paxton Williams, who impersonates Carver, addressed the audience on the importance of service. Read more.

Iowa State President Gregory Geoffroy (center) welcomes AGRA President Namanga Ngongi (left) to the Seed Science Center open house October 14.

Seed Science Center, BIGMAP Expansion
Dedication Held October 14

Over 150 individuals attended the dedication ceremony of the $2 million, 5,000-square-foot Seed Science Center/ BIGMAP addition held Tuesday, October 14. Keynote speaker for the event was Namanga Ngongi, President of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa. Ngongi and ISU President Gregory Geoffroy took part in a ceremonial seed exchange as part of the event.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Sixth BIGMAP Symposium Scheduled for April 21-22, 2009

The date has been set for the 2009 BIGMAP Symposium. The 6th Annual BIGMAP Symposium will take place April 21 and 22, 2009 at the Gateway Conference Center in Ames, Iowa. The symposium has been expanded to a 1 1/2-day event to be conducted in conjunction with the Seed Science Center initiative for food and fuel safety. Three half-day sessions will address various aspects of the theme “Food and Fuel Crops: Issues, Policies, and Regulation” with emphasis on both the needs of Iowa and the developing world. For more information, or to register for this event, visit: http://www.ucs.iastate.edu/

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BIGMAP, CABI Sign
Agreement to Develop Compendium

On April 22, 2008, the Biosafety Institute for Genetically Modified Agricultural Products (BIGMAP) at Iowa State University and representatives from CAB International (CABI) signed an agreement to begin development of a compendium on GM agriculture and biosafety. Focusing on genetically engineered plants and animals, the compendium will be designed to communicate science-based information about the expressed traits and products of genetically modified agricultural products (GMAPs) and will serve as a tool to inform scientists, industry, educators, and the public about their safety and use.

Harries/
Cortes Promote
Quality Seed in Africa

Adelaida Harries and Joe Cortes are working to promote quality seed in Africa by facilitating establishment of a procedure manual and web-based variety catalog for regional seed variety release. Read More.