The mission of The Ohio State University Turfgrass Science Program is to investigate, synthesize, and disseminate knowledge on turfgrass science to students, consumers, and professional clientele throughout Ohio and the nation. Through these efforts, the functional uses, environmental benefits, and aesthetic values of turfgrass will contribute to further enhancement of the quality of life for society.The OSU Turfgrass Science Team strives to maintain national and international excellence by providing leadership in teaching, research, and extension-outreach education.
Each professor and extension specialist at OSU was hired for a specific reason and to fulfill a unique set of responsibilities in the areas of classroom teaching and advising, research and extension-outreach education. In addition, all are expected to provide service to the university, professional scientific societies and in some cases, commodity groups. A breakdown of the major responsibilities for each professor and extension program specialist is provided following their name and title. This information is important because it helps explain the differences in the contributions made by each in support of the OSU Turfgrass Science Program. This approach allows each member of the team to focus their gifts and talents to better meet the needs of Ohios Turfgrass Industry.
