Dr. Gwen Stahnke
Extension Turfgrass Specialist
(253) 445-4513
stahnke@wsu.edu
Prior to WSU, Dr. Stahnke had research and field experience with turfgrass in the Midwest, Southwest, Florida, and the Great Plains regions. She has provided technical support for turfgrass managers throughout the Pacific Northwest with her knowledge of our area's unique growing conditions. Her specific areas of interest include turf pest management and best management practices for all turfgrass areas.
FTE
100% Extension (Fall 1998: 18% Teaching, 82% Extension)
EDUCATION
B.S. in Ornamental Horticulture, University of Illinois
M.S. in Agronomy, Texas A&M University
Ph.D. in Horticulture/Forestry, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Extension Turfgrass Specialist, Washington State University, Puyallup, WA
Assistant Superintendent, Medinah Country Club, Medinah, Ill
Instructor, Lake City Community College, Lake City, FL
Area Agronomist, Western Zone of Tru Green Corporation, Milwaukee, WI
Sod Farm Manager, Glen Oak Turfgrass, Atlanta, Georgia
PRINCIPAL DUTIES
Planning and implementing extension, research and teaching programs devoted to turfgrass improvement, which includes turfgrass cultivar evaluations for west of the Cascade mountains. Applied turfgrass research projects and interdisciplinary research projects with faculty from other departments and universities.
RESEARCH
Fate of nitrogen in sand putting green profiles, biorational control measures for European Cranefly, use of recycled yard debris on home lawns, biocontrol of Fusarium patch, water use requirements of turfgrass.
TEACHING
Two, 1-hr. Distance education courses for turfgrass professionals.
CropS 317: Golf Course Management: Fall
CropS318: Athletic Field Management: Spring
Improved interdisciplanary research and on site research for golf course, sports fields and lawn areas.
SIGNIFICANT PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENTS
USGA Fate of Nitrogen on Putting Green Study, increased emphasis on IPM and Best Management Practices in Turfgrass Systems.
HONORS AND AWARDS
Research Excellence Award for 2003 from Seed Research of Oregon
Co-Recipiant of 1st Musser International Foundation Turfgrass Scholarship.
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