Grady Miller of the turfgrass program has just been named a Fellow of the American Society of Agronomy, the highest recognition given by the Society.
Members of the Society nominate worthy colleagues based on their professional achievements and meritorious service. Up to 0.3% of the Society’s active and emeritus members may be elected Fellow.
Dr. Miller was appointed Professor of Turfgrass Science at North Carolina State University in 2006 with research responsibilities in turfgrass management and teaching in the four-year and graduate programs.
He is the co-author of Managing Bermudagrass Turf and Design, Construction, and Management of Bermudagrass Athletic Fields. He has published over 150 articles dealing with all phases of turfgrass management, and works closely with the sports turf industry to address issues specific to them.
The honor was presented as American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America hosted more than 4,000 scientists, professionals, educators, and students at the 2017 International Annual Meeting, “Managing Global Resources for a Secure Future” Oct 22-25 in Tampa, Florida.
Article by Kaki Carl