Aaron Patton returns to Purdue as turfgrass extension specialist
8 Jun, 2010 Athletic Turf NewsWEST LAFAYETTE, IN — Dr. Aaron Patton joins the Purdue University turf team as turfgrass extension specialist. Patton, most recently an assistant professor in the horticulture department at the 
University of Arkansas, earned his Ph.D. at Purdue and is the winner of the 2007 Musser Award of Excellence for his research involving turfgrass.
Here is what Patton posted on the most recent digital Purdue Turf Tips.
"When I was 15 years old, I started working at the Indiana University golf course in Bloomington where I cleaned golf carts, helped out on the driving range, and occasionally worked in the pro shop. While there I had the opportunity to meet the golf course superintendent, Brent Emerick, and I began to be more interested in turf as I learned more about his career. That initial experience ultimately led me to make a decision to major in turfgrass science at Iowa State University and pursue my graduate education in turfgrass science back home at Purdue University.
As a graduate student in the Department of Agronomy at Purdue University, I was fortunate to have many opportunities to teach soil science and turfgrass science courses in the classroom. I also had many extension opportunities under the guidance of Dr. Zac Reicher including site visits to golf courses, athletic fields, and lawns where I learned a great deal about how to help turf managers solve problems. Additionally, I had other opportunities to work with the turfgrass industry when presenting at field days, conferences, and through correspondence.
For the last three and a half years, I have served as the Turfgrass Extension Specialist at the University of Arkansas where I served the Arkansas turfgrass industry, conducted research, and mentored graduate students. Today, I am excited to return to Indiana and Purdue University where I can continue serving the turfgrass industry in a place I love and at a turf program I have such a deep commitment towards. I look forward to working with the Indiana turf industry to help solve problems, create solutions, and further the knowledge of turfgrass systems. I look forward to starting on July 1, 2010 and getting to know you all!"
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