M.S., Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences, Virginia Tech Ph.D., Crop and Soil Sciences, North Carolina State University

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1 Curriculum Vitae Cale A. Bigelow Ph.D. Agronomy Department Lilly Hall Purdue University West Lafayette, IN Phone: (765) FAX: (765) Field of Specialization: Turfgrass soils, nutrient utilization, cultural management practices and selection of adapted species and cultivars Agronomy Education: B.S., Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences, Virginia Tech M.S., Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences, Virginia Tech Ph.D., Crop and Soil Sciences, North Carolina State University Academic Positions: 2008-present: Associate Professor of Agronomy, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN (Autumn 2011: Visiting Scholar: University of St. Andrew s: St. Andrews, Scotland) : Assistant Professor of Agronomy, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN (Instructional/Counseling, Research and Outreach/Extension responsibilities) 2002: Post-Doctoral Research Associate, University of Maryland Industrial Positions: : Assistant Golf Course Manager, Belle Haven Country Club, Alexandria, VA : Assistant Golf Course Manager, The Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, Lake Manassas, VA Professional Societies: American Society of Agronomy Crop Science Society of America Soil Science Society of America International Turfgrass Research Society Gamma Sigma Delta Golf Course Superintendents Association of America Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles: 1. Bigelow, C.A., D.C. Bowman, and D.K. Cassel Nitrogen leaching in sand-based rootzones amended with inorganic soil amendments and sphagnum peat moss. Journ. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 126: Bruneau, A.B., C.A. Bigelow, R.J. Cooper, and D.C. Bowman Performance of creeping bentgrass cultivars maintained at two mowing heights and under two fungicide regimes in North Carolina. Intl. Turf Res. Soc. J. 9: Bigelow, C.A., D.C. Bowman, and D.K. Cassel Water retention of sand-based putting green mixtures as affected by the presence of gravel sub-layers. Intl. Turf Res. Soc. J. 9:

2 4. Bigelow, C.A., D.C. Bowman, D.K. Cassel, and T.W. Rufty Creeping bentgrass response to inorganic soil amendments and mechanically induced subsurface drainage and aeration. Crop Science 41: Bigelow, C.A., D.C. Bowman, and A.G. Wollum Characterization of soil microbial population dynamics in newly constructed sand-based rootzones. Crop Science. 42: Dernoeden, P.H., C.A. Bigelow, J.E. Kaminski, and J.M. Krouse Smooth crabgrass control in perennial ryegrass and creeping bentgrass tolerance to quinclorac. Hort. Science 38: Bigelow, C.A., D.C. Bowman, and D.K. Cassel Physical properties of three sand size classes amended with inorganic materials or sphagnum peat moss for putting green rootzones. Crop Science. 44: Kaminski, J.E., C.A. Bigelow, and P.H. Dernoeden Soil amendments and fertilizer source effects on creeping bentgrass establishment, soil microbial activity, thatch and disease. Hort. Science 39(3): Kaminski, J.E., P.H. Dernoeden, and C.A. Bigelow Creeping bentgrass seedling tolerance to herbicides and paclobutrazol. Hort. Science. 39(5): Bigelow, C.A., D.W. Waddill, and D.R. Chalmers Turf-type tall fescue lawn turf response to added clippings. Intl. Turf Res. Soc. J. 10: McDonald, S., P.H. Dernoeden, and C.A. Bigelow Dollar spot control in creeping bentgrass as influenced by fungicide spray volume and application timing. Online Journ. Applied Turfgrass Sci McDonald, S., P.H. Dernoeden, and C.A. Bigelow Dollar spot and gray leaf spot severity as influenced by irrigation, chlorothalonil, paclobutrazol and a wetting agent. Crop Sci. 46: Walker, K.S., C.A. Bigelow, D.R. Smith, G.E. VanScoyoc, and Z.J. Reicher Aboveground responses of cool-season lawn species to nitrogen rates and application timings. Crop Sci. 47: Bigelow, C.A., and G.A. Hardebeck Monthly flurprimidol applications reduce annual bluegrass populations in a creeping bentgrass fairway. Online Journ. Applied Turfgrass Sci Bigelow, C.A., K.S. Walker, and G.A. Hardebeck Single fall applications of coated urea fertilizers produce a high quality Kentucky bluegrass turf. [Online Journ.] Applied Turfgrass Sci Bigelow, C.A., and K.S. Walker Golf ball roll distance: A field exercise to explore management factors affecting putting green speed. J. Nat. Res. Life Sci. Edu. 36: Moeller, A.C., C.A. Bigelow, J.R. Nemitz, and G.A. Hardebeck Bentgrass cultivar and annual nitrogen regime affects seasonal shoot density. [Online Journ.] Applied Turfgrass Sci Nemitz, J.R., C.A. Bigelow and A.C. Moeller Surface firmness and repair tool affect golf ball mark recovery. Online Jour. Applied Turfgrass Sci.

3 19. Richmond, D.S. and C.A. Bigelow Variation in endophyte-plant associations influence black cutworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) performance and susceptibility to the parasitic nematode Steinernema carpocapsae. Environ. Entomol. 38: Bigelow, C.A Comparing student performance in an online versus face-to-face introductory turfgrass science course A case study. NACTA Journal 53: Wang, Y., C.A. Bigelow and Y. Jiang Ploidy level and DNA content of perennial ryegrass germplasm as determined by flow cytometry. HortSci.44: Bornino, B.F., Z.J. Reicher and C.A. Bigelow Strategy and perennial ryegrass seeding rate affects overseeding success in bermudagrass athletic fields. Online Jour. Applied Turfgrass Sci Caceres, V.A., C.A. Bigelow and D.S. Richmond Aesthetic and economic impacts associated with four different cool-season lawn fertility and pesticide programs. HortTechnology 20: C. Bigelow, E. Ervin, X. Zhang and A. Nichols Creeping bentgrass putting green cultivation recovery as affected by pre-stress conditioning with liquid fertilizer and biostimulant programs in the cool-humid region. Online Jour. Applied Turfgrass Sci Watkins, E., Fei, S., Gardner, D., Stier, J., Bughrara, S., Li, D., Bigelow, C., Schleicher, L., Horgan, B., and Diesburg K Low-input turfgrass species for the north central United States. Online. Applied Turfgrass Science doi: /ats rs. Published Abstracts (Last 5 years): 1. Housley,T., P. Kongsila, J.R. Nemitz, K.S. Walker and C.A. Bigelow The application of the relationship between fructan and protein for N recommendations in turfgrass. Annu. Meet. Abstr. Houston, TX: Oct. 5-9, On CD. In 2008 Agronomy abstracts. ASA, Madison, WI. 2. Watkins, E., S. Fei, J. Stier, S. Bughrara, D. Li, D. Gardner, C. Bigelow, B. Horgan, K. Diesburg and S. Andersen Low input sustainable turfgrass species for the North Central Region. Annu. Meet. Abstr. Houston, TX: Oct. 5-9, On CD. In 2008 Agronomy abstracts. ASA, Madison, WI. 3. Bigelow, C.A Utilizing a web-accessible turfgrass identification tool. Annu. Meet. Abstr. Houston, TX: Oct. 5-9, On CD. In 2008 Agronomy abstracts. ASA, Madison, WI. 4. Moeller, A.C., C.A. Bigelow, J.R. Nemitz and G.A. Hardebeck Bentgrass shoot density affects organic matter content and moss incidence on golf greens. Annu. Meet. Abstr. Houston, TX: Oct. 5-9, On CD. In 2008 Agronomy abstracts. ASA, Madison, WI. 5. Nemitz, J.R., C.A. Bigelow, J. Camberato, B. Joern and D.R. Smith Tall fescue rooting mass on a calcareous sub-soil as affected by endophyte infection. Annu. Meet. Abstr. Houston, TX: Oct. 5-9, On CD. In 2008 Agronomy abstracts. ASA, Madison, WI. 6. Walker, K.S., C.A. Bigelow, J. Volenec, Y.Jiang, D.S. Richmond, G.E. VanScoyoc and S. Cunningham Physiological responses of endophytic turf-type tall fescue to mowing height and nitrogen fertility. Annu. Meet. Abstr. Houston, TX: Oct. 5-9, On CD. In 2008 Agronomy abstracts. ASA, Madison, WI.

4 7. Walker, K.S., C.A. Bigelow, D.S. Richmond, J. Volenec, Y.Jiang, G.E. VanScoyoc and S. Cunningham Black cutworm herbivory and mowing height effects on antioxidant metabolism in endophytic and non-endophytic tall fescue. Annu. Meet. Abstr. Houston, TX: Oct. 5-9, On CD. In 2008 Agronomy abstracts. ASA, Madison, WI. 8. Nemitz, J.R., C.A. Bigelow, A.C. Moeller, D.R. Smith, G.A. Hardebeck and J. Shulman Evaluation of various establishment techniques implemented to reduce sediment and runoff loss from turfgrass. Annu. Meet. Abstr. Houston, TX: Oct. 5-9, On CD. In 2008 Agronomy abstracts. ASA, Madison, WI. 9. Fulk-Bringman, S., C.A. Bigelow and G.E. VanScoyoc Using monoliths to enhance the understanding of soil properties. Annu. Meet. Abstr. Houston, TX: Oct. 5-9, On CD. In 2008 Agronomy abstracts. ASA, Madison, WI. 10. Nemitz, J.R., C.A. Bigelow and A.C. Moeller Creeping bentgrass golf ballmark recovery as affected by various tools and contrasting rootzone surface firmness and moisture content. Annu. Meet. Abstr. Houston, TX: Oct. 5-9, On CD. In 2008 Agronomy abstracts. ASA, Madison, WI. 11. Nemitz, J.R., C.A. Bigelow, D.R. Smith and A.C. Moeller Sediment and phosphorus losses from newly planted cool-season turfgrass areas. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annu. Intl. Meet. Abstr. Pittsburgh, PA: Nov. 2-5, On CD. In 2009 Agronomy abstracts. ASA-CSSA-SSSA, Madison, WI. 12. Nemitz, J.R., C.A. Bigelow, J. Camberato, D.R. Smith, B. Joern Cool-season seedling growth response to soil phosphorus fertilization on a calcareous sub-soil. ASA- CSSA-SSSA Annu. Intl. Meet. Abstr. Pittsburgh, PA: Nov. 2-5, On CD. In 2009 Agronomy abstracts. ASA-CSSA-SSSA, Madison, WI. 13. Bigelow, C.A., E.A. Guertal and G. Munshaw Podcast utilization by turf science students. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annu. Intl. Meet. Abstr. Pittsburgh, PA: Nov. 2-5, On CD. In 2009 Agronomy abstracts. ASA-CSSA-SSSA, Madison, WI. 14. Moeller, A.C., C.A. Bigelow, J.R. Nemitz and G.A. Hardebeck Natural organic fertilizers and bentgrass cultivar effects on rootzone organic matter content. ASA-CSSA- SSSA Annu. Intl. Meet. Abstr. Pittsburgh, PA: Nov. 2-5, On CD. In 2009 Agronomy abstracts. ASA-CSSA-SSSA, Madison, WI. 15. Unruh-Snyder, L.J. and C.A. Bigelow. The use of SMART Board Technology in undergraduate instruction. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annu. Intl. Meet. Abstr. Pittsburgh, PA: Nov. 2-5, On CD. In 2009 Agronomy abstracts. ASA-CSSA-SSSA, Madison, WI. 16. Bigelow, C., J. Nemitz, A. Moeller, and W. Tudor Bentgrass cultivar performance as influenced by light-weight rolling and soil surfactants. Intl. Meet. Abstr. Long Beach, CA: Oct 31-Nov. 4, On CD. In 2010 Agronomy abstracts. ASA-CSSA-SSSA, Madison, WI. 17. Tudor, W., and C. Bigelow Putting green surface firmness as affected by bentgrass cultivar and cultivar blends. Intl. Meet. Abstr. Long Beach, CA: Oct 31-Nov. 4, On CD. In 2010 Agronomy abstracts. ASA-CSSA-SSSA, Madison, WI. 18. Bigelow, C.A., Y. Jiang, W.T. Tudor Jr. and F. Beck Water use of creeping bentgrass as affected by various plant growth regulators Plant Growth Regulator Society of America Annual Meetings. July 25-28, Chicago, IL. 19. Tudor, W.T. Jr., and C.A. Bigelow Efficacy of non-mechanical surface organic matter reduction products on a creeping bentgrass research green. Intl. Meet. Abstr. San Antonio, TX: Oct., American Society of Agronomy Meetings. In 2011 Agronomy abstracts. ASA-CSSA-SSSA, Madison, WI. 20. Bigelow, C.A., Y. Jiang, W.T. Tudor Jr. and F. Beck Plant growth regulator effects on creeping bentgrass water use. Intl. Meet. Abstr. San Antonio, TX: Oct., 2011.

5 American Society of Agronomy Meetings. In 2011 Agronomy abstracts. ASA-CSSA- SSSA, Madison, WI. Textbook, Textbook Chapters and Monograph Chapters: 1. Turfgrass Short Course Manual A.H. Bruneau (ed.) Joint publication The Turfgrass Council of North Carolina and North Carolina State University Crop Science Depart. (325 pages). 2. McCarty, L.B., and C.A. Bigelow Chapter 11: Developing turf fertilizer programs. In L.B. McCarty (ed.). Best Golf Course Management Practices 2 nd edition. Prentice Hall, New Jersey. pp McCarty, L.B., C.A. Bigelow, A.H. Bruneau, and G. Landry, Jr., Chapter 19: Managing Bentgrass and Annual Bluegrass Golf Greens. In L.B. McCarty (ed.). Best Golf Course Management Practices 2 nd edition. Prentice Hall, New Jersey. pp Compendium of Turfgrass Diseases (3 rd edition) R.W. Smiley, P.H. Dernoeden, and B.B. Clarke (eds.) American Phytopathological Society (St. Paul, MN). Contributed content/literature review to various topics/sections. 5. Bigelow, C.A. and D. Soldat (In Press). Physical properties and management of turfgrass rootzones. In Steir, J., B. Horgan and S. Bonos (eds.) Turfgrass monograph (3 rd edition). Madison, WI: ASA, CSSA, & SSSA. Outreach/Extension Materials Print Materials-Numbered University Extension Publications 1. Reicher, Z.J., C.A. Bigelow, T.B. Voigt, and A.J. Patton Purchasing quality grass seed for your lawn. AY-25-W. Purdue University Coop. Ext., Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. 2. Reicher, Z.J., C.A. Bigelow, T.B. Voigt, and A.J. Patton Control of crabgrass in home lawns. AY-10-W. Purdue University Coop. Ext., Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. 3. Reicher, Z.J., C.A. Bigelow, T.B. Voigt, and A.J. Patton Establishing turfgrass areas from seed. AY-3-W. Purdue University Coop. Ext., Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. 4. Reicher, Z.J., C.A. Bigelow, T.B. Voigt, and A.J. Patton Mowing, dethatching, aerifying and rolling turf. AY-8-W. Purdue University Coop. Ext., Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. 5. Patton, A.J., Z.J. Reicher, C.A. Bigelow and T.B. Voight ID and control of annual bluegrass and rough bluegrass in lawns. AY-41-W. Purdue University Coop. Ext., Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. 6. Reicher, Z.J., C.A. Bigelow, T.B. Voigt, and A.J. Patton Control of broadleaf weeds in home lawns. AY-9-W. Purdue University Coop. Ext., Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. 7. Bigelow, C.A., N.J. Parnell, and Z.J. Reicher Animal urine damage in turf. AY- 327-W. Purdue University Coop. Ext., Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. 8. Bigelow, C.A., W.T. Tudor and J.R. Nemitz Facts about phosphorus and lawns. AY-334-W Purdue University Coop. Ext., Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Web-based Outreach Tools (New ) Developed and refined four web-based calculators for important topics on frequently asked turfgrass calculations

6 i. Turfgrass Fertilizer calculator: Provides information on how much nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium to purchase depending upon the size of the area being fertilized, target nutrient application rate and other relevant information. Additionally it calculates potential fertilizer costs. This calculator was revised (Spring 2011) to include liquid fertilizers in addition to granular materials. It also provides more helpful information on reading and interpreting a fertilizer label. ii. Turfgrass Seed calculator: This new tool is similar to the fertilizer calculator except that it allows the user to properly calculate seed needs for planting. In addition it provides the user with the ability to better understand the components of a seed label and select high quality seed for their intended needs. iii. Sand Topdressing calculator: This new tool helps turfgrass managers determine sand needs for topdressing, filling core aeration holes and sand bunkers. It was designed in response to the numerous questions regarding how much sand to use. Users input various criteria such as how large their area is, what depth they intend to apply the sand and also provides information regarding the importance of core cultivation and sand topdressing. iv. Lawn Turf Species Selector: This new tool was created in response to the numerous questions related to the best species to plant in lawns throughout the state. This tool allows the user to first identify the site criteria: user s must select their turf intended turf use (lawn or utility turf), environmental conditions (shade vs. sun), desired appearance/intended visual quality (low, medium, high), and the specific county where the turf will be cultivated. The tool then provides a list of potential species that could be planted on the site. In addition a color photo of the turf, a brief description of the species are provided. Additionally a printable copy of this description is also offered. It also provides a link to cultural and pest information for the North Central Region at the Lawn Problem Solver as well as the Purdue Turf Science program. Additional Web-based Outreach Materials The Lawn Problem Solver is a website for homeowners in the North Central Region. This site provides unbiased, scientifically based information regarding general lawn maintenance, integrated pest management and a self-guided diagnostic tool that enables the user to diagnose the potential cause of common lawn problems. Dr. Bigelow has contributed his expertise in terms of authoring content and providing color images for 14 topics including but not limited to: grass-like weeds, animal urine damage, mower scalping, thatch, fairy-ring, earthworms and ants. Purdue University Turfgrass Tips: Dr. Bigelow regularly writes seasonally appropriate tips for turfgrass managers related to recent developments in his research projects regarding nutrient management and other practical turfgrass management topics.

7 Recent Industry Trade Publications/Newsletters, etc. 1. Bigelow, C.A., and D.S. Richmond Cultivar and cutting height affect black cutworm feeding. Turfgrass Trends Online Bigelow, C.A Making amends. Here s what to expect when choosing an amendment for soils. Grounds Maintenance. 41(7): Reicher, Z.J., C.A. Bigelow, and A. Capitos It s bermudagrass for Purdue s Ross- Ade stadium. SportsTurf 22(7): Bigelow, C.A Best practices: fertilizer programs for athletic fields. SportsTurf 22(10): Moeller, A.C. and C.A. Bigelow. 1 June, Soil profile dictates topdressing programs. Turfgrass Trends Online. ID=2 6. McDonald, S.J., P.H. Dernoeden and C.A. Bigelow Cultural practices affect dollar spot control. United States Golf Association Green Section Record. 45(4): Bigelow, C.A. 1 July, How do the new bentgrass cultivars stack up? Turfgrass Trends Online McDonald, S.J., P.H. Dernoeden and C.A. Bigelow The influence of irrigation and inputs on dollar spot. Golf Course Management 75(8): Riggs, N. and C.A. Bigelow Newer bentgrass cultivars. Turf Magazine Central U.S Bigelow, C.A and D.R. Smith Physical analysis of sands for golf course bunker use. USGA Turfgrass and Environmental Research Online. 7(3): Bigelow, C.A Bermudagrass: Traffic tolerance latest results. SportsTurf 24(5): Bigelow, C.A. and D. Smith How they measure up: Lab study analyzes physical properties of bunker sand. Golf Course Industry. March. 20(3): p Bigelow, C.A Converting for cool-season grass to bermudagrass. SportsTurf 25(8): McDonald, SJ., Dernoeden, P.H. and C. A. Bigelow Irrigation frequency in latesummer impacts dollar spot severity and the ability of chemicals to control the disease. USGA Turfgrass and Environmental Research Online. 8(2): Bigelow, C., T. Gibb, Y. Jiang, R. Latin, Z. Reicher, and D. Richmond Update on university turf-related research projects: Part II: Purdue University. SportsTurf. 26(2):p Kennelly, M., and C. Bigelow ) Large patch; 2) Economic and aesthetic comparison of turf management; 3) Mystery zone of turf death. [Online] Available at (verified 06/14/2010 ). 17. Settle, D., T. Sibicky, N. DeVries, and C. Bigelow Summer's end in sight: Shorter days, cooler nights, drier conditions, summer patch still an issue, topdressing donuts, dollar spot hits warp-drive, Tim's NCERA bentgrass fairway variety trial, and Nick knows who's hot. [Online] Available at g%20report.pdf (verified 10/22/2010 ). Lemont, IL: [CDGA Turf].

8 18. Bigelow, C.A. and W.T. Tudor The golf course manager s toolbox. [Online] Available at Bigelow, C.A. and W.T. Tudor A golf course manager s toolbox. Strategies to be more efficient with management inputs. [Online] Available at Participation in Outreach Events and Conferences Extension/Outreach Presentations ( ) Since 2006 Dr. Bigelow provided 98 invited educational presentations at local, state, regional, national and International venues with over 8700 attendees. Below is a summary of the meetings in which he participated as a speaker. Invited Outreach Presentations ( ) Summary of Conference, Workshop, and Field Day Presentations International National Regional State Total Programs (number) Attendance Instructional-Counseling Responsibilities: Courses Taught with Primary Administrative Responsibility AGRY 110 Survey of Turfgrass Management: 1 credit This course is designed to introduce all new and interested freshman and transfer students to the Turfgrass Science program and provide an overview of the Agronomy Department degree options. Students are exposed to basic turfgrass management principles and an early relationship is developed between these new students and the Turfgrass Science faculty. Additionally, this course familiarizes the students with the many employment opportunities in the turfgrass industry, to help them confirm that they are on the correct career path. Dr. Bigelow enhanced this course by bringing junior and senior level Turfgrass Science students into the classroom to discuss their internship and summer work experiences, which encourages new students to find suitable experiences for their own practical training. This also fosters networking and mentoring opportunities between the upperclassmen and new students. AGRY 210 Fundamentals of Turfgrass Culture: 3 credits is an introductory course and open to any student who has an interest in maintaining turfgrasses. Students taking this course become familiar with the breadth of the turfgrass industry, learn the characteristics of the primary turfgrass species, and learn which species are appropriate for home-lawns in the region. By the end of the course the student should be able to properly select an appropriate turfgrass species for a lawn and establish and manage that species at any desired quality level using sound and environmentally responsible cultural practices. AGRY 211 Fundamentals of Turfgrass Culture Laboratory: 1 credit This companion laboratory to AGRY 210 provides practical learning opportunities for Turfgrass Science majors. Students learn vegetative turfgrass and seed identification, winter-weed identification, turfgrass fertilizers, fertilizer and pesticide label interpretation, summer annual

9 weedy grass control strategies, basic turfgrass establishment and maintenance practices and the mathematical calculations required for employment in the turfgrass industry. AGRY 311 Turfgrass Diagnostics: 1 credit This course is designed for students who want to further their diagnostic skills and compete in the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) and Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) annual Collegiate Turf Quiz Bowl Competitions. This course enhances and further tests the students skills in identification of turfgrass species, turfgrass weeds, seeds, and insect identification, ability to determine soil texture, and solve critical thinking questions related to turfgrass management practices. AGRY 510 Turfgrass Science: 3 credits This intermediate course builds on the concepts learned in Agronomy 210 and emphasizes the advanced cultural practices required to successfully manage an economically important recreational turfgrass area (e.g. golf course or athletic field) may enroll. In addition to lecture, a hands-on laboratory section offers practical exercises such as fertilizer spreaders, pesticide sprayer, irrigation equipment calibration and other items. The course also offers periodic field trips to local golf courses and athletic fields. Undergraduate Advising, Counseling and Recruitment Dr. Bigelow is the primary contact for all queries regarding Turfgrass Science studies at Purdue University. In this role he regularly corresponds with potential students via or the telephone and frequently meets in person with potential Turfgrass Science students and their families. He also serves as a mentor and shares the responsibility for the professional development and academic advising for the > 50 Turfgrass Science majors. His mentoring responsibilities include reviewing resumes, writing letters of recommendation for scholarships and employment, locating summer internships, and assisting them in post-graduation placement. Dr. Bigelow utilizes his relationships with professional turf managers in Indiana and across the nation to place students in positions that will maximize the student s qualifications and meet the employers needs as well as aid in post-graudate career placement. In addition, Dr. Bigelow is the faculty advisor to the Turfgrass Science Club. This club has approximately 20 undergraduate members. The club hosts guest speakers and industry representatives, who speak to the club on a variety of industry-related topics like preparing for major golf tournaments like the United States Open, management challenges at stadium athletic fields, or providing technical training on such topics as irrigation equipment troubleshooting. In addition, the club participates in Spring Fest and fields a nationally recognized team that competes at a very high level in the Golf Course Superintendents Association and Sports Turf Managers annual Collegiate Turf Quiz Bowl competitions. Teaching Awards and Honors Purdue University Teaching Academy-Fellow-2011 W.C. Pfendler College of Agriculture-Outstanding Undergraduate Counselor-2011 Outstanding Undergraduate Teacher, 2007, 2008, 2009,2011: Purdue University, Agronomy Department-nominee Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant, 1999: North Carolina State University, Crop Science Department

10 Graduate Student Involvement Current Students William T. Tudor. M.S (Dec. expected) Thesis Area: Cool-season putting green performance: fertility, soil moisture and growth regulation factors. Completed Students Committee Chair Kristina S. Walker. M.S Title: Nitrogen fertilization effects on above ground responses and soil nitrogen losses from three cool-season lawn species. Work resulted in Agronomy Department Outstanding M.S. Thesis Adam Moeller. M.S Thesis Area: Sand-topdressing and nitrogen management programs for creeping bentgrass grown on sand-based putting greens. Kristina S. Walker. Ph.D Thesis Area: Cultural effects on endophyte persistence and expression in turf-type tall fescue. Jared R. Nemitz. M.S. August Thesis Area: Phosphorus requirements and loss during establishment from cool-season lawn species. Committee Member Steven McDonald. M.S Thesis Title: Dollar spot and gray leaf spot severity as affected by irrigation frequency and plant protection materials. University of Maryland-Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences. Peer reviewed publications # 11 and 12. Aaron J. Patton. Ph.D Thesis Title: Characterizing the growth and cold hardiness of Zoysia spp. Purdue University-Agronomy Department. Victoria Caceres. M.S Thesis Title: Biological, aesthetic and economic trade-offs associated with four different lawn management programs. Purdue University Entomology Department. Walter Baldrauf. M.S. August 2009 Thesis Area: Nutritional effects on endophyte expression in turf-type tall fescue. Purdue University Entomology Department. Ying Wang. M.S. August Thesis Area: Genetic variations for drought tolerance among perennial ryegrass selections. Purdue University Agronomy Department. Ruth Hegarty Pinto. M.S. May Thesis Area: Nutrient release of dried distillers grains for use as a potential turf fertilizer Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering.

11 Terri Hoctor. M.S Thesis Area: The influence of fertility and surfactant treatment on persistence of the entomopathogenic nematode Heterorhabditis bacteriophora in a simulated turfgrass environment Entomology Department. Victoria Caceres. Ph.D Thesis Area: Effects of varying ratios of the mineral nutrients nitrogen, phosphorus and sulfur on Neotyphodium endophyte mediated resistance in tall fescue. Purdue University Entomology Department. University/Administrative Activities-Service to Professional Societies: Departmental-College Service: Agronomy-Turfgrass Extension Specialist Search Committee: Chair ( ) Agronomy Department Head Search Committee Member ( ) Agronomy Department Scholarship Committee (2008-present) Agronomy Department: Crops Teaching Position, Search Committee Member (2006) Agronomy Department: Turfgrass Physiologist Search Committee Member ( ) Agronomy Department: Soil Fertility Extension Specialist, Search Committee Member ( ) Agronomy Department Teaching-Advising/Curriculum Committee ( present) Agronomy Department: Evaluation of Agronomy Majors Can Less Be More? (2010- present) Agronomy Department Graduate Student Admission Committee ( ) Agronomy Ambassadors Advisory Committee ( present) College of Agriculture Curriculum and Student Relations Committee: Agronomy Dept. Representative (2010-present) College of Agriculture Curriculum and Student Relations Sub-committee: International Understanding Requirements (2010-present) College of Agriculture Curriculum and Student Relations Sub-committee: Undergraduate calculus requirement and factors affecting undergraduate student success ( ) Turf Science Program Field Day Committee ( present) Turf Science Program Indiana Green Expo Committee ( present) Turf Science Program Scholarship Committee ( present) Professional Society Service Crop Science Society of America C-5 Turfgrass Science Division Educational/Instructional Committee Member (2/1/2006-present): Chair (2010-present) North Central Region Turf Work Group (NCERA-192): Secretary (2009-present) and new regional project proposal author ASA-CSSA-SSSA Meeting - Turfgrass Evaluation Workshop Planning Committee- Chair (2006): organized and lead a pre-conference workshop at the W.H. Daniel Turfgrass Research and Diagnostic Center regarding methods to properly evaluate turfgrass field plots. Crop Science: C-5 (Turfgrass Science) Associate Editor (2010-present) Applied Turf Science (Plant Management Network) Associate Editor

12 Journal Article Reviewer: Regularly reviews turfgrass science related articles for Crop Science, Agronomy Journal, HortScience, Horticulture Technology, and The Journal of the American Society of Horticultural Science. Invited outside reviewer of Turf Science curriculum for the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences at Texas A&M for Forecasting Curricular Content in Soil and Crop Sciences in 2015, Oct-Dec., 2009.