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Kristina Walker Ph.D.

Associate Professor
Role:
Faculty - On-Campus

Currently Teaching

SOIL 3414-001: Soil Fer/Plant Nutr
SOIL 3414-002: Soil Fer/Plant Nutr
SOIL 3414-003: Soil Fer/Plant Nutr
TURF 1072-001: Principles of Turf Management
TURF 1072-002: Principles of Turf Management

Awards, Distinctions, and Honors

  • 2021 Outstanding Educator Award
  • 2018 Distinguished Scholar Award
  • Outstanding Student in Teaching Award, Department of Agronomy, Purdue University, 2006
  • Associate Fellow of the Teaching Academy, Purdue University, 2007
  • Graduate School Excellence in Teaching Award, Purdue University, 2007
  • Honoree for the Celebration of Graduate Student Teaching, Department of Agronomy, Purdue University, 2006

Selected Publications

  • Walker.K.S., C.A. Bigelow, D.R. Van Scoyoc and Z.J. Reicher 2007. Above ground responses of three cool-season lawn species to varying annual nitrogen rates and application timings. Crop Sci. 47:1225-1236
  • Bigelow, C.A., and K.S. Walker. 2007. Golf ball roll distance: A field exercise to explore management factors affecting putting green speed. J. Nat. Res. Life Sci. Edu. 36:112-119.
  • Bigelow, C.A., K.S. Walker, and G.A. Hardebeck. 2007. Single fall applications of coated urea fertilizers produce a high quality Kentucky bluegrass turf. Applied Turfgrass Science Online Journal.

Educational Background

  • Bachelor of Arts, University Alabama in Huntsville, December 1999
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Agronomy, Purdue University, August 2008
  • Master of Science, Agronomy, Purdue University, May 2006

Certifications

  • Advanced Graduate Teaching Certificate, Purdue University Center for Instructional Excellence, 2006
  • Graduate Teaching Certificate, Purdue University Center for Instructional Excellence, 2005

Other Accomplishments

  • United States Golf Association Summer Intern, North-Central Region, 2005

Professional Memberships

  • Crop Science Society of America , since 2004
  • Gamma Sigma Delta, since 2005
  • Golf Course Superintendents Association of America , since 2003
  • Midwest Regional Turf Foundation, since 2002
  • Phi Kappa Phi, since 2004
  • Soil Science Society of America , since 2004
  • United States Golf Association, since 2003

In the News

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