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Chase Straw
- Assistant Professor
Turfgrass Science - Office:
- Scotts Turfgrass Facility
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 979-321-5944
Education
- Undergraduate Education
- B.S. Plant & Soil Science, University of Kentucky, 2010
- Graduate Education
- Ph.D. Crop and Soil Sciences (Turfgrass Science), University of Georgia, 2017
- M.S. Crop and Soil Sciences (Turfgrass Science), University of Georgia, 2014
- Courses Taught
- SCSC 429 - Turfgrass Management Systems
- SCSC 430 – Turfgrass Maintenance
- SCSC 489 - Professional Development in Turfgrass Science
- SCSC 491 – Undergraduate Research
Professional Summary
Specialty: Turfgrass Science
Teaching:
I teach undergraduate courses in Turfgrass Management Systems (SCSC 429) and Turfgrass Maintenance (SCSC 430), and co-teach Professional Development in Turfgrass Science (SCSC 489). I also oversee Undergraduate Research (SCSC 491).
Research:
I hold a 70% research/30% teaching appointment. My primary research interest focuses on precision turfgrass management, which involves interdisciplinary approaches aimed at understanding the spatial and temporal variability of turfgrass systems in order to develop practical strategies for reducing management inputs and improving the overall user experience. My program also conducts general turfgrass management and physiology research that addresses issues for turfgrass management professionals and industry stakeholders.
Support Staff:
Weston Floyd | Connor Hansen | Bruce Vento