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Gerald Henry’s turfgrass research helps grow fields fit for champions
When the two-time reigning national champion Georgia Bulldogs step between the hedges at Sanford Stadium this fall, Dooley Field needs to look the part. More importantly, though, it needs to help safeguard the health of athletes who compete on it. Gerald Henry plays a big role in the latter.
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Faculty Recognition
Kvien Named APRES Fellow

Dr. Craig Kvien, retired CRSS faculty member, was recognized as Fellow of the Society at the 55th Annual Meeting of the American Peanut Research and Education Society (APRES) held in Savannah, GA from July 10-13.

Fellows are active members of the Society who have been nominated to receive the honor of fellowship by other active members, recommended by the Fellows Committee, and elected by the APRES Board of Directors.

The nominee should have made outstanding contributions in an area of specialization whether in research, extension or administration and whether in public, commercial or private service activities.

Congratulations to Dr. Kvien!

Faculty Honors
Dr. Virk Receives Multiple Honors

Dr. Simer Virk was recognized as an Outstanding Reviewer in the Machinery Systems Technical Community at the annual ASABE meeting held in Omaha, Nebraska.

Reviewers of ASABE’s peer-reviewed journals spend many hours evaluating author manuscripts and making suggestions for improvements. The reviewer recognition program honors up to 21 outstanding reviewers each year. Given that hundreds of reviewers participate each year in our peer-review process, this is a significant honor.

Additionally, Dr. Virk was presented with a CropLife Ag Tech Award of Excellence as the Ag Tech Educator/Researcher of the Year for his role in helping agriculture realize the full benefits of technology to improve agronomy, efficiency and stewardship in crop production.

Student Achievement


Byers Receives ASABE Presentation Excellence Award

M.S. student Cole Byers was selected as one of the recipients of the Presentation Excellence Award for his outstanding presentation at the ASABE’s 2023 Annual International Meeting.

This award recognizes the top 15% of student presentations that demonstrate excellence in content, delivery, and impact.

Byers is advised by Dr. Simer Virk.

CRSS Grad Students Shine at 55th APRES Annual Meeting 

MS Poster Contest

  • 1st place - Morgan Sysskind (Advisor: Dr. Pilon)
  • 2nd place - Matt Tucker (Advisor: Dr. Virk)

PhD Poster Contest

  • 1st place - Nick Shay (Advisor: Dr. Prostko)
  • 2nd place - Jimmy Awori (Advisor: Dr. Pilon)

Joe Sugg PhD Oral

  • 2nd place - Annabelle McEachin (Advisor: Dr. Grey)

 

Lindell Contributes to GROW

Ph.D. student, Hannah Lindell, recently contributed an article to online integrated weed magazine GROW.

GROW (Getting Rid of Weeds) is a scientist-led network coordinating research to help farmers across the U.S. fight herbicide-resistance with a greater diversity of weed control strategies to complement chemical use.

GROW aims to provide information on tools such as cover crops, increased crop competition, harvest weed seed control, and more.

Lindell is advised by Dr. Nick Basinger.

Read the article here.

 


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