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  • Ryan Bearss

    Research Assistant II
    bearssry@msu.edu

  • Ron Detweiler

    Clerical Aide
    detweil1@msu.edu
    517-353-9082

  • Nancy Dykema

    Research Assistant III
    dykema@msu.edu
    517-353-9082

  • Kevin Frank, Ph.D.

    Professor and Turf Extension Specialist
    frankk@msu.edu
    517-353-0147

  • Erin Hill, Ph.D.

    Weed Science Diagnostician
    hiller12@msu.edu
    517-432-9693

  • Emily Merewitz-Holm, Ph.D.

    Associate Professor - Plant physiologist; abiotic & biotic stresses of turfgrass and crop species; whole-plant, biochemical, & molecular techniques.
    merewitz@msu.edu
    517-353-0203

  • Thomas Nikolai, Ph.D.

    Senior Turfgrass Academic Specialist - Golf Course Putting Green mechanical and cultural practices, turfgrass health.
    nikolait@msu.edu
    517-353-0133

  • John Rogers III, Ph.D.

    Professor, Turfgrass Research-Golf Course Renovations-Sports Turf and Golf Turf Management Programs; Turfgrass Research
    rogersj@msu.edu
    517-353-0136

  • Jesse Sholl

    Turf Research Center Manager
    sholljes@msu.edu
    517-353-3117

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