A publication from the National Academies of Science was released from the 2005 Frontiers of Soil Science Workshop. This was an excellent workshop that covered all aspects of soil science research as well as the future and importance of soil science research. There were five graduate students invited to attend:
Amy Brock, University of [...]
Frontiers of Soil Science Workshop
The passing of Norman Borlaug
Dr. Norman Borlaug passed away September 12, 2009 at the age of 95. As a young scientist, I looked up to Dr. Borlaug, not only for the scientifc advancements he initiated, but also because of his ability take these advancements from test plots to entire continents, regarless of the polictical issue of the time. I [...]
Regional meeting on soil organic matter
Just finished a day and half meeting of the NCERA59 Regional Meeting on Soil Organic Matter: Formation, Function and Management. Ten scientists from across the US were there ranging in disipline from soil microbiology to nutrient cycling and management to soil pedology. These types of meetings provide opportunities for scientists to discuss recent and [...]
It’s twitterific!
You can now follow RuarkLab on twitter!
www.twitter.com/RuarkLab