Ben McGraw, Ph.D

Dr. Ben McGraw is an associate professor of Turfgrass Science and Program Coordinator of online and residential turfgrass academic programs at Penn State University. Ben specializes in insect and earthworm pest management. He obtained a Bachelors of Science from the University of Maine, his Master of Science degree in Entomology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and a doctorate in Entomology from Rutgers University. Dr. McGraw’s appointment at Penn State includes teaching, research, and extension. His research program focuses on understanding pest ecology and behavior to develop sustainable management practices.