The Iowa State weed seed lab undergraduate research experience program began in 2007 to provide motivated students with an opportunity to gain experience and insight in biological research. The program is lead by Jack Dekker, a weed scientist in the Agronomy Dept. at ISU and is a logical extension of his research with undergraduates for the last 25 years.
Opportunities exist for motivated and ambitious undergraduate students to design, conduct, analyze and publish significant weed seed science research. Little initial experience is required, funding is available, but commitment for a minimum of one year is necessary to make this a meaningful research experience.
Features of the Program:
Interested students should contact:
Jack Dekker
Agronomy Department
3214 Agronomy Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011
USA
Email: jdekker@iastate.edu
Research Projects
Current
Projects
Future
Projects
Past Student Projects
Seed Assays and Techniques
Foxtail
(Setaria spp.) Seed Germination Assays
Thermogradient
Plate Seed Germination Assays
Resources
Freshman
Honors Mentor Program
Science With Practice Program
for Undergraduates
Benefits of Undergraduate Research
Experiences; Science 316:548-549, 2007 (.pdf)