Dr. Erin Hill

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Erin Hill is a diagnostician in Weed Science at Michigan State University Extension. She is part of a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to the MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics, specializing in diagnosing abiotic plant stress, with a strong emphasis on herbicide-related injury and resistance. Her role also includes providing weed control recommendations and collaborating on plant seed identification. Erin is actively involved in outreach activities related to weed identification and management. In addition to her diagnostic work, she teaches weed science courses, including Introduction to Weed Management and Weed Science Laboratory at MSU. Within the lab, she organizes a weed identification garden at the Hancock Turfgrass Research Center, enhancing the educational experience for students and community members.

Research Interests

Experience

Weed Science Diagnostician

2015-10-01 — Present

Michigan State University Extension • East Lansing, MI

Responsibilities include diagnosis of abiotic plant stress, emphasizing herbicide-related injury and resistance, and providing weed control recommendations.

Courses

Introduction to Weed Management (CSS126) Weed Science Laboratory (CSS226L)

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology