Raymond F. Baker Plant Breeding Symposium

Hosted by the Department of Agronomy at Iowa State University

Meeting attendees view posters in the ISU alumni center.

2025 Symposium

Transformative Research: Pushing the Genetic Frontiers of Plant Breeding

The Plant Breeding and Genetics Graduate Student Club proudly announces the 12th annual Raymond F. Baker Plant Breeding Symposium! 

Date: March 14, 2025

Where

The symposium will take place in person at Iowa State University's Alumni Center. Come and join us! 

Address: 429 Alumni Ln, Ames, IA 50011 

There will also be a virtual option with streaming available over WebEx. The WebEx link for the symposium can be found on this page on the day of the symposium. 

WEBEX: https://iastate.webex.com/iastate/j.php?MTID=m51ba520b9c07950c5604105ff3737b88 

Registration

The registration for the symposium is now available; registration for both in person and virtual attendance will open January 6, 2025. Registration will be free for both in person and virtual attendees. 

Register here.

Deadlines

In person registration: March 10, 2025

Virtual registration: March 14, 2025

Poster abstract submission: February 28, 2025

Student speaker consideration abstract submission: February 19, 2025 - EXTENDED!

Pre-Symposium Workshop (for students only): March 10, 2025

Please contact Vencke and Joseph, the co-chairs of the committee, with any questions regarding the symposium. 

Register Now!

12th Annual Raymond F. Baker Plant Breeding Symposium Registration Flyer. March 14, 2025 at the ISU Alumni Center. Transformative Research: Pushing the Genetic Frontiers of Plant Breeding. Registration now open! Deadlines for submitting student speaker abstract is February 14th, for submitting poster abstract is February 28th, for in-person attendance is March 10th, and for virtual attendance is March 14. Sponsors: Corteva, Raymond F. Baker Center for Plant Breeding. Registration QR code: https://go.iastate.edu/GIINEM Visit the symposium website for more information: https://www.plantbreeding.iastate.edu/symposium

Flyer for speakers at the 12th annual Raymond F. Baker Plant Breeding Symposium. Speakers include: Dr. Kan Wang from Iowa State University, Dr. Jon Reinders from Corteva Agriscience, Dr. Luca Comai from the University of California-Davis, Dr. Rita H. Mumm from African Orphan Crops Consortium, Dr. Amanda Hulse-Kemp from USDA-ARS, and Dr. Ganganpreet Sidhu from Meiogenix.

 

Workshop

Pre-Symposium Workshop: Navigating Your Future

Date: March 13, 2025, 12:30 - 5 PM

Location: Campanile Room, Memorial Union, Iowa State University

Register now! Deadline is March 10, 2025

Why Attend?

  • Career Exploration: Engage with professionals from Academia, Industry, and Non-Profit.

 

  • Career Preparation: Get practical tips on LinkedIn profile, resumes, and CVs from Grad College Career Service, and perspectives directly from hiring managers.

 

  • Networking: Connect with professionals and peers to build valuable relationships for your future.

 

Flyer for the Raymond F. Baker Plant Breeding Pre-Symposium Workshop. The event will be held on March 13th, from 12:30 to 5 PM, in the Campanile Room of the Memorial Union at Iowa State University. Topics include Career Exploration and Career Preparation. Deadline to register is March 10th.

 

Our Sponsors

Corteva Agriscience
R.F. Center for Plant Breeding Logo
Department of Agronomy
Graduate and Professional Student Senate
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