Dr. Dave Stoltenberg

Professor

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Biography

Dave Stoltenberg is a Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, specializing in Plant Agroecosystem Sciences. His current research focuses on weed ecology management, specifically the selection, persistence, and spread of herbicide-resistant weeds. He investigates mechanisms of herbicide resistance, with a particular emphasis on species such as giant ragweed, common waterhemp, and Palmer amaranth. Stoltenberg's research also explores the dynamics of weed communities in systems involving Kernza®, an intermediate wheatgrass, aiming to improve weed suppression strategies. In addition to his research, he teaches Agronomy 300 Cropping Systems, where he covers environmental impacts and profitability in Midwest crop production systems through an agroecological lens. His teaching emphasizes ecological concepts to understand the services and tradeoffs of cropping systems, addressing topics like agricultural intensification, agroecosystem structure and function, technology adoption, soil erosion, conservation, and nutrient dynamics.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
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  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences