# Risk, Research, and Return: Dr. Scott Heuchelin’s Path to Lead the ISU Seed Science Center

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Podcast: [GermiNation](https://stenobird.com/podcast/germination-7438641)
Published: 2025-07-25T20:01:04+00:00
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## Resource

Today, we’re joined by Dr. Scott Heuchelin, the new director of Iowa State University’s Seed Science Center. An ISU alum with over 20 years of experience in seed health and global regulatory policy, Dr. Heuchelin returns to campus after leading international phytosanitary efforts at Corteva Agriscience. Now, he’s guiding the Center into its next chapter of innovation and global agricultural impact. Music courtesy of Let’s Roll Snowball. Find them on YouTube.

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