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Eerie similarities: Postdocs and assistants

August 16, 2016 By Karl Danneberger, Ph.D.

Postdoctoral researchers, commonly known as postdocs, play an integral part in scientific advancement. A postdoc holds a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) and is employed in a faculty member’s laboratory and engaged in research, acquiring the needed professional skills. Additionally, they often ...

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Success at Cal-Riverside

August 16, 2016 By Clark Throssell, Ph.D.

I have the good fortune to serve on the USGA Turfgrass and Environmental Research Committee. Some of the duties of committee members include visiting universities with research projects in progress to see how the research is going and to visit ...

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Defining the Dark Side

August 12, 2016 By Seth Jones

When we use the term “going to the Dark Side” do you know what we mean? Of course you do. It’s a common term that’s been used for years, and not just in our industry. No, the Dark Side does ...

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Checking in at Crooked Stick Golf Club for the 2016 BMW Championship

August 11, 2016 By Adam Asadorian

With just one month until the 2016 BMW Championship at Crooked Stick Golf Club in Carmel, Ind., the clock is now ticking for course Superintendent Jake Gargasz and his 28-man crew. But Gargasz is no rookie to this scene. In 2012, ...

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Nothing ventured, nothing gained

August 5, 2016 By Grant Gannon

BASF’s Elite Rejuvenation program convinces two superintendents to step outside their comfort zones in hopes of achieving better conditions. Superintendents who struggle with plant health on their courses can be wary of stepping out of their normal routines. Pressure to ...

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What switching to sales is really like

August 3, 2016 By Seth Jones

Golfdom EIC Seth Jones sits down with five friends of the magazine to ask them why they left their jobs as superintendents, and if you should, too. Gentlemen, thanks for taking the time. First, let me introduce everyone. Ryan Bourne is ...

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