Jason De Bruin, Ph.D.
Assistant Scientist

My position has two major roles. The field component is where I help coordinate the planting and management of field research projects. The office component is where I support the program through data analysis and communicate research results through presentations and scientific writing.

Background
I grew up on a farm in southeast Iowa near Oskaloosa. My family still lives on the farm where my father, brother, uncle, and cousin continue to raise corn, soybean, hogs, and cattle. Growing up on the farm generated my interest in crop production and I enjoy studying and researching crop production issues that affect farmers every day in Iowa.

Education
Ph.D. in Agronomy 2007. Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
M.S. in Agronomy/Agroecology 2003. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
B.A. in Plant Science 2001. Dordt College, Sioux Center, Iowa 

Work Experience
Assistant Scientist, Department of Agronomy, Iowa State University (April 2007-present)
Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Agronomy, Iowa State University (January 2004-2007)
Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Agronomy and Plant Genetics, University of Minnesota (2001-2003)
Agronomist (internship), Cargill, New Sharon, Iowa (Summer 2000 and 2001)