STMA invites academics, practitioners, commercial companies and others to share their expertise by submitting to be a presenter at the 2012 STMA Conference and Exhibition. The conference will be held in Long Beach, California from January 10-14. Presenting at the conference is a way to share research and experiences and increase visibility within the sports turf management profession. The online form may be accessed by clicking here. STMA is seeking topics on innovative technologies, success stories, case studies, university research, and compliance and advocacy.
Some of the topics identified for the upcoming conference include:
- Sustainable Turf Management Practices
- Economics -- Low Input Turf Management
- Sports Turf 101
- Advanced Turfgrass Physiology
- Pest, Disease, and Weed Control Updates
- Field Construction and Renovation
- Baseball Infield Management
- Synthetic Turf
- Drainage
- Irrigation Options and Costs
- Bionutrition Research
- Organic and Synthetic Fertilizers
The Conference Education Committee completes a thorough review of each presentation in order to give equal consideration to all submissions. Presentations that are not selected are shared with SportsTurf Magazine editor Eric Schroder for possible use as an article.
Submission of all required materials through the online form must be made by the March 31, 2011 deadline. Submittals will be reviewed by the STMA Conference Education Committee by May 15, 2011. Notification of selection will be sent out between May 16 and June 1, 2011.
For any additional questions, please contact Kristen Althouse, kalthouse@stma.org, or 785-542-9243.
About STMA:
STMA is the not-for-profit, professional association for the men and women who manage sports fields. Since 1981, the association and its dozens of local chapters have been providing education, information and sharing practical knowledge in the art and science of sports field management. Its more than 2,500 members oversee sports fields and facilities at schools, colleges and universities, parks and recreational facilities, and professional sports stadiums. Learn more at www.STMA.org.
Published: 08/03/2011
