CONFERENCE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
EDUCATION SESSIONS
9:45 – 10:45 a. m.
Time to Take the PCI Off the Shelf Room: 203C Speaker: David Pinsonneault, CSFM, CPRP, CPWP-M; Track: TM This presentation will discuss the Playing Conditions Index tool used in athletic field assessment.
Renovating Cool-season Turfgrass Dominated by Annual Bluegrass Room: 201BC Speaker: Brad Park; Track: PC This presentation will explore Rutgers research results and a case study involving
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Simplified Soil Science for Superior Sports Surfaces Room: 202AB Speaker: Bryan Hopkins, Ph. D.; Track: TM The focus in this session will be to teach advanced soil science concepts in a practical, applied manner.
Optimizing Mowing Practices for Turfgrass Species: Autonomous vs. Conventional Room: 202CD Speakers: Tessa Hospod, Jason Henderson, Ph. D.; Track: RT This presentation will describe if mowing regime and height of cut have different effects on turfgrass quality, mowing quality, and stress tolerance on four different cool season turfgrass species.
It’ s Not About the Paycheck Room: 203AB Speaker: Jeff McManus; Track: PD / CD Through real-world stories and leadership lessons, McManus shows how high-performing teams thrive.
Ensuring Peak Performance Through Weed Control in Warm-Season Turf Room: 204AB Speakers: Gerald Henry, Ph. D.; Pawel Petelewicz, Ph. D.; Track: PC This presentation will discuss the impacts of weed infestation on athletic field performance.
11 a. m. – Noon
Work / Life Balance for the Sports Field Manager Room: 203C Speakers: Lisa Goatley, LPC; Mike Goatley, Ph. D.; Track: PD / CD This presentation will discuss work / life balance and present strategies to maintain healthy family relationships while meeting the demands of work.
Sports Field Irrigation A to Z- Including the Things You Were Afraid to Ask Room: 201BC Speaker: Brad Jakubowski, MS, CIT; Track: TM This workshop will take you through all of the major concepts of irrigation: Why we water. Why it ' s important for the field, society, and beyond.
Utilizing Autonomous Mowing Technology for Sports Field Management Room: 202AB Speaker: Scott McElroy, Ph. D.; Track: RT In this presentation, Dr. McElroy will cover the major types of autonomous mowers, discuss how they are utilized, and how they will change the way the turfgrass is managed.
Trust the Journey: Navigating Career Transitions with Confidence and Finding Success Room: 202CD Speakers: Paula Sliefert, Ava Veith Track: PD / CD
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