RegenPGC is a research program, and we define that term broadly, as we should. Every year, we help build the future by introducing existing and prospective science/STEM educators to our research portfolio.
We achieve this by participating in two crucial initiatives at Iowa State University: the Research Experience for Teachers (RET) and the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) programs. (https://lnkd.in/dC6HWes6). During the summer months, RegenPGC teachers and undergraduate interns become active members of our research team. This changes not only their lives but also positively impacts countless lives throughout their teaching careers as they apply their newfound knowledge directly to their classrooms.
Alex Haus, a 2025 Undergraduate Research Intern, is set to do the RegenPGC team proud when he presents his work at Wartburg College’s 15th RICE DAY (https://www.wartburg.edu/academic-affairs/rice/) on April 9, 2026. Alex’s poster, “How Perennial Groundcover Affects Maize Growth: Exploring Shade Avoidance Responses,” (https://www.regenpgc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/RegenPGC-Poster-Template-med-QR.pdf), is a wonderful example of how interns can gain by working in a research team.
