Hi, I’m Emma Seward, recent graduate of Purdue University. I decided to go into the turf industry because it allowed me to pursue a career that combines my love of the outdoors and sports with science and math. I originally went to Purdue with the goal of pursuing athletic training, ultimately did not end up liking it and took my first turf class and decided to switch majors. While at Purdue I was able to participate on both the STMA student challenge and GCSAA turf bowl teams. I also conducted a directed undergraduate field study and assisted with other studies while in school. Unrelated to turf I spent a year as a social media intern for Purdue athletics where I helped create social media graphics, host media personnel during game days, assist in press conferences, and keep track of redshirt eligibility.
