Department Research Programs

Mission

Department research defines the function of soils in:

  • CYCLING of energy, elements, and nutrients within and between ecosystems
  • SUSTAINABILITY of natural and managed ecosystems
  • TRANSPORT AND FATE of contaminants and pathogens in the environment
  • INTERACTION among organisms (humans, plants, soil biota) and the soil environment.

Research Disciplines

Environmental Chemistry

Faculty

Phillip Barak -- Soil chemistry of plant nutrients
William Bleam -- Chemistry of humic substances and soil colloids
Joel Pedersen -- Environmental toxicology and organic chemistry

Resources

VMMM Virtual Museum of Minerals and Molecules
Molecular and Environmental Toxicology Center
Biotechnology Training Program
Environmental Chemistry and Technology

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