Center for Sports Surface Research
The Center for Sports Surface Research at Penn State is an intercollege program managed within the College of Agricultural Sciences’ Department of Plant Science. The center is dedicated to the improvement of all sports surfaces. Through cooperative scientific inquiry the center’s members expect to improve performance and safety on all sports surfaces.
News and Information
May 1, 2020
EPA - Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19
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August 12, 2019
2019 Football Cleat Models Traction Report
The 2019 Football Cleat Models Traction Report includes traction data from twelve 2019 football cleat models measured on Kentucky bluegrass, bermudagrass, and FieldTurf Revolution.
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June 13, 2019
NFL - NFLPA Release 2019 Helmet Poster
The NFL and NFLPA recently released their helmet safety research findings for the 2019 season.
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June 13, 2019
NFL - NFLPA Release 2019 Cleat Poster
The NFL and NFLPA recently released their cleat safety research findings for the 2019 season.
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