Soil Science

Apr 24, 2024  |  Academics

Licensed to Drill: Educating the Professional Soil Scientist 

For anyone interested in becoming a licensed soil scientist, NC State's soil science certificate provides the complete academic coursework.

Mar 18, 2024  |  Graduate Students

Soil Science Ph.D. Student Janson Wins 2023 Women In Science Prize

Soil may be the most undervalued natural resource on Earth. But NC State soil science graduate student Julia Janson has elevated its visibility by winning one of The Story Exchange’s 2023 Women in Science Incentive Prizes for her research on saltwater-affected soils. 

Jan 18, 2024

Crop and Soil Sciences Seminar – Dr. David Lindbo

Dr. David Lindbo Director, Soil & Plant Science Division USDA-NRCS and Emeritus Professor Crop and Soil Sciences Department North Carolina State University A Dynamic Time to be a Scientist  

Jan 18, 2024

Crop and Soil Sciences Seminar

Dr. Albert Robert (Bob) Rubin Emeritus Professor Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department North Carolina State University What Is a Profession and How Do Soil Scientists Fit That Definition – Opportunities for Soil Scientists Live Presentation 2215 Williams Hall Also Available […]

Nov 27, 2023  |  Research

Unearthing Soil Solutions for Arsenic Remediation

Arsenic naturally occurs in many North Carolina soils. Owen Duckworth’s lab collaborates with the University of North Carolina’s Superfund Research Program to understand the distribution and effects of naturally occurring arsenic in North Carolina.

Nov 1, 2023  |  Undergraduate

Sarah Bailey: Fresh From the Pit

Sarah Bailey is a freshman majoring in soil science, who just won first place in college soil judging -- her first time out.

May 8, 2023  |  Research

Climate Change Brings the Tide to Farmers’ Doorsteps

Climate change is causing sea level rise and increased flooding, threatening North Carolina’s most fertile agricultural land with saltwater intrusion. NC State researchers are testing soils and developing field kits to help farmers quickly adapt to changing conditions.

Apr 17, 2023

PBS State of Change: Natural Solutions Screening Event

Join PBS at the NC Museum of Natural Science (or online) for a screening of their Earth Day special State of Change including two Crop and Soil Sciences researchers: Matt Ricker and Alex Woodley.

Apr 17, 2023

Earth Day Special Highlights Soil-Based Solutions

In an Earth Day broadcast special, PBS North Carolina examines natural solutions research on carbon removal and capture by two soil science faculty.

Apr 14, 2023

PBS State of Change: Natural Solutions Screening Event

Join PBS at the NC Museum of Natural Science (or online) for a screening of their Earth Day special State of Change including two Crop and Soil Sciences researchers: Matt Ricker and Alex Woodley.