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Kristina Walker

Associate Professor
Department Chair
Agriculture and Natural Resources Department
205
Hill Hall
(218) 281-8116

Associated Majors

Courses Currently Teaching

SOIL 3414-001: Soil Fer/Plant Nutr

SOIL 3414-002: 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

  • 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

  • Outstanding Student in Teaching Award, Department of Agronomy, Purdue University, 2006

Selected Publications

  • 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.

  • 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

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

Learning Abroad Opportunity in Galapagos Islands to Take U of M Crookston Students to Center of the World
October 25, 2018
Students can travel the world as part of learning abroad and probably no place more exotic than the Galapagos Islands. One of the most requested places by students for a study abroad experience, this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity comes under the leadership of associate professors Katy Chapman and Kristie Walker.
Senior Amanda Monson Finds Agronomy the Place to Put Down Roots
November 26, 2017
When Amanda Monson started working with Jason Brantner, a researcher at the Northwest Research and Outreach Center, she knew very little if anything about sugar beets. Now, she spends time learning about them every week.
Senior David Zapata Knows his Turf
March 13, 2017
A scholarship for David Zapata, Harvard, Ill., served as confirmation; he chose the right major. The golf and turf management senior transferred to the University of Minnesota Crookston after he received a mailing from the Office of Admissions.