Soil Science

Sep 27, 2022  |  Scholarships and Awards

Wolfpack’s Curtis Murphy Helps USA Win World Soil Judging Competition

Crop and Soil Sciences’ recent alumnus Curtis Murphy helped Team USA win first place in the 2022 World Soil Judging Competition in Glasgow, Scotland this summer.

Dec 10, 2021  |  Honors and Awards

Heitman Named 2021 Agronomy Fellow

NC State Crop and Soil Sciences professor of soil physics and hydrology Josh Heitman has been named a 2021 American Society of Agronomy Fellow.

Oct 12, 2021  |  Gifts and Awards

2021 Graduate Fellowships Fuel Crop and Soil Research

NC State's Department of Crop and Soil Sciences is proud to provide financial assistance to many of our2021 graduate students.

Sep 9, 2021

Crop and Soil Science Seminar – Dr. Deanna Osmond

Dr. Deanna Osmond Professor of Soil Fertility & Watershed Management and Department Extension Leader, Crop and Soil Sciences Fertilizer Recommendation Support Tool (FRST): The Power of Working Together   Wed Oct 13, 2021 3:30pm – 5pm This is a Zoom […]

Sep 8, 2021

Crop and Soil Science Seminar – Dr. Owen Duckworth

Dr. Owen Duckworth Professor of Soil & Environmental Biogeochemistry, Crop and Soil Sciences Heavy metal and rock: Understanding the impact of mineral structure on trace metal biogeochemistry Wed Oct 6, 2021 3:30pm – 5pm This is a Zoom Seminar

Aug 9, 2021  |  Graduate Students

Student Spotlight: Md Mahfuz Islam

Md Mahfuz Islam waited for six months and traveled over 8,000 miles to become an NC State soil science graduate student. Now nothing can stop him.

Mar 9, 2021  |  Careers

What Does An Environmental Soil Scientist Do? [Career Guide]

Soil is a unifying element of our planet and every nation on it. But soil science is a career field that is often overlooked because it’s, well, always underfoot.

Feb 22, 2021  |  Student Spotlight

Student Spotlight: Ben Rose – A Passion Worthy of Pursuit

Crop and Soil Sciences students follow different routes in their academic journey, but their goal of agricultural and environmental impact is the same. We caught up with Ben Rose, a senior undergraduate soil science major to learn about his winding academic journey and future plans. If you are a student who is questioning the relevance of your educational path, grab some coffee. You’ll want to join this journey.

Feb 10, 2021

Online Seminar: Willie Woltz Lecture – Dr. Serita Frey

Going Underground: Unearthing the Role of the Soil Microbiome in a Warmer, Fertilized World Dr. Serita Frey, Professor of Soil Microbial Ecology, University of New Hampshire The 2nd Willie Woltz Lecture for 2020-21   Abstract: There are an estimated nonillion […]

Feb 10, 2021

Online Seminar: Dr. Asmeret Asefaw Berhe

Inclusive Diversity in Soil Science – Seminar and Conversation 3:30 – 5:00 Dr. Asmeret Asefaw Berhe , Professor of Soil Biogeochemistry, Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of California, Merced.   ABSTRACT Soil Science, like other Science, Technology, Engineering, […]