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Build the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, treat, and manage turf in any climate or terrain. Be a part of the turfgrass program that dominates the industry.

“Everyone in turf loves what they do.” – William Hilderhoff

An associate degree in Turfgrass Science and Management can give you the skills and advantage you need to move your career forward on the golf course or sports facility.

Penn State's turfgrass science program has received a $40,000 grant from The Toro Co. to support student activities, along with product donations that include an aerator and other Toro equipment valued at about $25,000. Toro's cash grant will help give student teams the opportunity to travel and compete in two major turfgrass events. The new aerator will be used for demonstration and instructional purposes.

In the UK the Youth researchers explored "Developing Empathy Between Refugees and Host Communities in London". They presented their findings at academic conferences, in front of local governments and city councils, for community stakeholders, and through this video.

In Poland the Youth researchers explored "Workforce Development Opportunities for Ukrainian Secondary Students in Warsaw," and "Government Corruption in Ukraine." They presented their findings at academic conferences, in front of local governments and city councils, for community stakeholders, and through this video.

A comprehensive course of study that builds upon the basic turfgrass management certificate program. Completion of this program fulfills the education requirement for Class A membership in the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.

This course builds on the basic certificate and fulfills the education requirement for Class A membership in the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.

Whether you work in golf course maintenance, athletic field maintenance, professional lawn care, or another turf career, this program will help you excel.

Whether you work in golf course maintenance, professional lawn care, grounds maintenance, sod production, sales and service, athletic field maintenance, or research support, this program can help you excel in your career.

The Office for Research and Graduate Education, in conjunction with the Office for Undergraduate Education, co-sponsor the College of Agricultural Sciences Research Scholars Program.

A Penn State alumni couple, Lowell T. and Lois B. Underhill, of Wilmington, Del., have given $71,000 to endow a Trustee Scholarship to benefit undergraduates enrolled in the College of Agricultural Sciences who have financial need.

Young people aged 18-35 have formed research teams that answer these and other questions. This research is designed by young people, conducted by young people and about young people. The youth researchers will collaborate with a group of like-minded young people, receive training and be supported by a team coordinator to assist with the research.

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Launched at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, UNESCO’s “Youth As Researchers on COVID-19” (YAR) is a signature global youth-led research initiative that consolidates evidence from youth across the world on their experiences of, and impactful action during, the global COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to contributing with youth perspectives to inform policy decisions, the goal of the initiative is to promote evidence-based policy- making, and to counter disinformation.

Budget and Expense Summary Reports for E&G, Landscrip, Assistance and Gift Funds.

Dr. John Carlson continues collaborations with minority faculty member Dr. Ketia Shumaker at the University of West Alabama, a predominantly minority-serving undergraduate institution. Dr. Shumaker and a team of 6 undergraduate students from the University of West Alabama visited Penn State University for two months during the summer of 2013. The students received a week-long hands-on training in the molecular biology teaching lab of Dr. L. Click the link to view the video.