Taylor Heinrichs
  • Horticulture
  • Mulvane, KS

Taylor Heinrichs participated in Iowa State University's Science with Practice program.

2016 Dec 9

Taylor Heinrichs, Horticulture at Iowa State University, was a participant of Science with Practice. Science with Practice is a learning and work experience program in research and related laboratories for undergraduate students. Students work closely with faculty and graduate students to gain experience in their field of study.

Students are able to conduct research and form mentoring relationships with faculty while earning money and academic credit. The program allows students to develop an understanding of the links between research and practical real-world situations and problems.

Heinrichs was advised by Dr. Chris Currey, assistant professor of Horticulture, on a project titled "Pests and Beneficials in Horticultural Greenhouses." This project was to create a poster including the pests and beneficials seen and used in the greenhouses. In particular, beneficials are an important part of the pest management program in the Department of Horticulture Greenhouses. While making the poster, Taylor participated in a biological release.

In total, nearly 20 undergraduate student and 24 mentors participated in the program during Fall 2016. As part of the program, students establish individualized learning agreements with faculty mentors, create a final portfolio and complete biweekly journals of their semester progress. The semester concludes with a public poster presentation where students share their projects and experiences.

The Science with Practice program, administered through the Department of Agricultural Education and Studies, has linked students with faculty research for over 10 years. Students may participate in the program multiple semesters. For more information visit https://www.ageds.iastate.edu/content/science-practice-swp.

This program is funded by the ISU Agricultural Endowment Board, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the Van Wert Family Endowment.