Chase Straw

Assistant Professor, Turfgrass Soils at Penn State University | UK and UGA Alum

[THE TURF ZONE @TheTurfZone]

> @AvaVeith, @_Zineb_Alouani_, @StrawTurf and David Huff share research measuring sod strength at Penn State in @PATurf magazine > https://t.co/qhdUdriOLi

[Chase Straw @StrawTurf]

After 30 years of research, Penn State startup reinvents the putting green | Penn State University https://t.co/qx9ywBId9A

[Penn State Center for Sports Surface Research @PSUsportsturf]

WE ARE excited to welcome two new members to our team this fall! 🌱

Dr. Madan Sapkota joins us as a postdoctoral scholar, and Faishal Khan as a Ph.D. student, both under the advisement of Dr. Chase Straw.

Welcome to Penn State, Madan and Faishal! 💙🤍

[Penn State Center for Sports Surface Research @PSUsportsturf]

Great to see everyone out at field day today. Thank you to everyone who attended! We hope you enjoyed your time😁🌱

@PSUTurf

[Ava Veith @AvaVeith]

Excited to share this manuscript was just published! A lot of work went into this, and I am very thankful for all the support I've received. Click the link below to read more!

https://t.co/rTG2LIwgKH

@VTTurfPath @StrawTurf @VTTurfTeaching @SciScrOnline

[Penn State Center for Sports Surface Research @PSUsportsturf]

Penn State was proud to host the Pennsylvania FFA Turfgrass Science CDE! Thank you to all the students and advisors who joined us for a great day of competition, learning, and career exploration. Congratulations to all participants and award winners!

[Chase Straw @StrawTurf]

Congratulations to our newest @PSUTurf Turfgrass Science graduates! 🎓

[Ava Veith @AvaVeith]

Finished building this ball rebound device to help me measure ball bounce height. Having some fun testing it out! Love that what I do keeps me close to the game ⚽️🤩❤️

@FieldExperts @PSUsportsturf @StrawTurf

[Madan sapkota @Madansapkota7]

Last week I attended #CANVAS2025 in Salt Lake City, where I presented my PhD research and secured 1st Place (Oral), 2nd Place (Poster), and the 2025 Chris Stiegler Turf Science Student Travel Award. Grateful to my advisors, collaborators, and sponsors. @StrawTurf @AggieTurf

[Kevin Morris @kmorris_NTEP]

With the bill to reopen government signed into law by Prez Trump, NTEP will receive $250,000 recurring (every yr) federal funding, helping its bottom line. NTEP had relied on industry for 95% of its funding ...thanks to everyone that wrote support letters and helped this effort!

[Chase Straw @StrawTurf]

@aggiefieldguy Plenty of Mountain Dew to go around in @aggiefieldguy’s refrigerator under Kyle Field I’m sure!

[Crop, Forage & Turfgrass Management @cropforageturf]

Congratulations to the @cropforageturf Outstanding Paper in the Applied Turfgrass section by @Ross_Braun, @StrawTurf, @djsoldat, Michael Bekken, @PurdueTurfDoc, Eric Lonsdorf & Brian Horgan.

Check it out👉 https://t.co/G1n0RDyZQ0

@KSUTURF @PSUPlantScience @PurdueHortLA

[Matteo Serena @MatteH2O]

Busy Sunday at Monterey CC in Palm Desert. Researchers always come up with new ideas, so this means starting a side project for new graduate students. @USGAGrnSection

[Ava Veith @AvaVeith]

Super stoked for the opportunity to share more about my internship in the SFMA magazine! So beyond thankful for such an incredible experience! Read more: https://t.co/iCLUay5oaF @FieldExperts

[USGA Green Section @USGAGrnSection]

On our new podcast, Casey Carrick, assistant AD of Facilities & Turf @UNC, details the switch from synthetic turf to natural grass at Kenan Stadium as @UNCFootball gets ready for their home opener on Monday night.

Apple: https://t.co/A7jiDiYicF
Spotify: https://t.co/9cx16f92iA

[WSSA @WorldofWeeds]

🚁 Drone (RPAAS) herbicide apps in #turfgrass, #golfcourses, fields & parks cut product use, lower environmental impact, reach tough spots & reduce turf damage. Precision weed control!🌱

https://t.co/Cs3OdVTXkZ

#WSSA #weedscience #turf #invasiveplants #nationalgolfmonth

[Chase Straw @StrawTurf]

@TCUFIELDCREW @MatteH2O 🫠

[Chase Straw @StrawTurf]

Hot day, cool #views

[Chase Straw @StrawTurf]

I’m looking for a research technician. Normal hours, good benefits, and a fun but rewarding position. Seeking a hardworking, well-connected individual with experience in sports field management, golf course management, and/or turfgrass research.

https://t.co/cQpv0BsOqt

[Ava Veith @AvaVeith]

HUGE thank you to this AMAZING crew (minus Ben and Trey in the picture :/) for having me in KC this summer! Thankful for the opportunity to build great relationships and learn SO much. Had the best time! Now time to pack up and to Penn State!