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Alec Kowalewski, Ph.D.Assistant Professor.JPG) Contact Information: School of Agriculture and
Natural Resources
Professional Profile Dr. Kowalewski received his Masters and Ph.D. from Michigan State University. His research background includes organic weed control, sports turf management, sod production, pre and post-emergence herbicide use and golf green management. Kowalewski has also served as a resident consultant at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, a Briggs and Stratton Yard Smarts expert and a member of the Forest Lakes Golf Course, East Lansing, MI, maintenance crew. Dr. Kowalewski has been with ABAC since the fall of 2010 and teaches courses focused on the Principles of Horticulture, Grounds Irrigation, Turfgrass Diseases, Insects and Nematode Management, and Sports Turf Management. He is also an active member of the state and national Golf Course Superintendent Association and Sports Turf Managers Association. In the last year Dr. Kowalewski has guest lectured on a state, national and international level and released several publications related to golf and sports turf management.
Education May 2010
May 2006
Aug. 2003 Publications Kowalewski, A.R., J.C. Dunne, J.N. Rogers and J.R. Crum. Heavy sand and crumb rubber topdressing improves Kentucky bluegrass wear tolerance. Applied Turfgrass Science (Online). 23 December 2011.
Kowalewski, A.R., J. R. Crum, J.N. Rogers III and J.C.
Dunne. 2011
Improving
Native Soil Athletic Fields with Intercept Drain Tile
Installation and Subsequent Sand Topdressing Applications. Soil Science. 176(3):1-7.
Kowalewski, A.R., J.N. Rogers, J.R. Crum and J.C. Dunne.
2010.
Sand Topdressing Applications Improve Shear Strength
and Turfgrass Density on Trafficked Athletic Fields. HortTechnology. 20: 867-872. Kowalewski, A.R., R.N. Calhoun, A.D. Hathaway and J.N. Rogers, III. 2010. Using cultural practices and leaf mulch to control weeds in established turfgrass. Applied Turfgrass Science (Online).
Garrison, M.A., J.C. Stier, J.N. Rogers and A.R. Kowalewski.
2009.
Cool-season turfgrass survival on two former golf
courses in
Kowalewski, A.R., D.D. Buhler, N.S. Lang, M.G. Nair and J.N.
Rogers,
Kowalewski, A.R., J.N. Rogers, Extension Bulletin The Spartan Cap Athletic Field System The Spartan Cap athletic field system is a cost effective renovation process for failing native soil athletic fields. Research designed to address the feasibility of this renovation process has determined that a drain tile spacing of 13 feet apart, combined with a 1 inch sand topdressing layer, can substantially improve athletic field drainage and surface stability. Other highlights include a general overview of the built-up sand-capped athletic field system, a renovation timeline and cost-benefit analysis. Press Releases
Field of dreams: MSU helps build portable Olympics turf in
China. By Andy Henion.
Michigan State University News.
July 15, 2008. Retrieved June 29, 2010.
Olympian fields. By Teresa Carson. Golf Course
Management. July 2008. Retrieved June 29, 2010. Portable grass an Olympic feat in Beijing. By Andrew Prince. National Public Radio. Aug. 21, 2008. Retrieved June 29, 2010.
Organic weed control for dandelions. ASHS Press Release.
Sept. 1, 2009. Retrieved June 29, 2010.
MSU research shows mulching leaves helps prevent dandelions.
The State News. East Lansing, MI. Nov. 1, 2009. Retrieved
June 29, 2010.
ICC students to study whether mulched leaves can combat
dandelions. By Pam Adams. Journal Star. Peoria, IL. May
22, 2010. Retrieved June 29, 2010. Optimal topdressing applications for athletic fields determined. ASHS Press Release. June 10, 2011.
Classes Principles of Horticulture (HORT 2201)
Sports Turf Management (HORT 2237)
Grounds Irrigation (HORT 2239)
Insects and Nematodes Management (HORT 3220)
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