Jonathan Dickerson
175 West Campus Drive (0334)
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Jonathan strives to engage students through an inviting and active learning style where dirty hands and the smell of freshly cut grass are routine. Highlighting many benefits provided by the turf industry, where students can find robust career opportunities with scenery that’s hard to beat.
"During my educational and career journey the concepts and lessons that have stuck with me were the ones where instructors/mentors encouraged me to ask, do, try, fail, and try again! So, it’s my goal as a teacher to invite students to jump into the learning experience and pursue a practical knowledge in the areas of turf and soil science"
- Education
- Experience and Awards:
- Teaching & Student Service:
- Organizations, Activities & Professional Affiliations:
- Research and Publications:
- 2010 B. S. Environmental Science ENSC: Water Quality Option, Virginia Tech
- 2013 M.S. Crop and Soil Environmental Science CSES, Virginia Tech
Specialities: Turfgrass Management, Specialized Turf Equipment & Irrigation, Fundamental Soil Science, Soil Fertility
Experiences
- Farm Manager Turfgrass Research Center Virginia Tech
- Research Specialist Sr. Crop and Soil Environmental Science Virginia Tech
- Marginal Soil Lab/Field Technician Virginia Tech
- Soil Fertility Lab/Field Technician Virginia Tech
Awards
- 2021 CALS Team Award
- 2015 CALS Deans Award: Employee of the Year
- 2015 CALS Employee of the Month
Courses taught:
- AT 0174 Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management
- AT 0364 Athletic Field Practicum-Football/Soccer
- AT 0374 Athletic Field Practicum- Baseball/Softball
- AT 0394 Golf Course Practicum
- AT 0404 Irrigation and Drainage
- AT 0414 Soils and Nutrient Management
- AT 0654 Golf Course Design and Rules
- AT 0664 Golf and Sport Turf Management
- AT 0704 Turfgrass Capstone Project
Student Service:
- Student Advisor
- Virginia Tech Turf Team
- Virginia Tech Turf Club
Present to Industry Professionals at VTC/VCE Turfgrass Short Course
Teach soils courses for Virginia Tech School of Turfgrass Ecology and Management VT-STEM
Zhang, X., Goatley, M., & Dickerson, J. (2022). Using ethylene inhibitor and polyamine to extend turf-type tall fescue sod shelf life. Virginia Turfgrass Journal, (Jan/Feb), 30.
Zhang, X., Goatley, M., & Dickerson, J. (2022). Land application of exceptional quality (EQ) Biosolids for improving soil health and drought resistance of tall fescue lawn. Unknown Journal, (Jan/Feb), 28.