Cultivating careers | Beyond the Green with Brandon Horvath, Ph.D., University of Tennessee

In this episode of TurfNet's Beyond the Greens, Dr. Brandon Horvath from the University of Tennessee discusses his career trajectory from pharmacy studies at Butler University to agronomy at Ohio State, his experiences studying under Dr. Joe Vargas at Michigan State, and his role in growing the turfgrass program at Tennessee. The conversation covers the strategic recruitment efforts used to increase student enrollment and the program's unique academic calendar that facilitates long-term internships, including international opportunities. Dr. Horvath also shares insights on the impact of artificial intelligence and autonomous technology, such as drones and robotic mowers, on the turf industry, emphasizing the importance of being a 'human in the loop' when using these tools.