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Soil Science

College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences

Soil Science
https://soil.osu.edu

Welcome

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Soil is a key component of natural, agricultural, and wildland ecosystems that sustains all global processes. Soil science examines the formation, distribution, function and management of soils to understand, sustain, and improve the environment.

The Soil Science program at The Ohio State University is housed in the School of Environment and Natural Resources in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. Areas of expertise include all major divisions of soil science, including soil biology; soil chemistry and fertility; soil physics; and soil taxonomy, genesis, and mapping.

Our graduates enter the workforce with skills and expertise to address critical agricultural and environmental issues facing society. Graduate programs are designed to provide diverse and interdisciplinary exposure and training so that students gain a broad understanding of key social and biophysical components and how they interact in a complex world. Typical positions gained include private and public universities (research and teaching), federal research stations and agencies (research and policy), and private consulting firms. 

News

  • Soil science research from across The Ohio State University was featured at the inaugural Soil Science Research Day on March 28 in Kottman Hall.

    Soil Science Research Day at Ohio State

    Apr 11, 2019

    Soil science research from across The Ohio State University was featured at the inaugural Soil Science Research Day on March 28 in Kottman Hall.  A goal of the symposium was to promote soil science across all disciplines at the university and to increase awareness of its importance to the environment, society and economy.

  • 2019 Future Leader in Science Award winner Tania D. Burgos Hernández (center) at the US Capitol Building shown with Gary Pierzynski, associate dean for research and graduate education with the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences and Horticulture and Crop Science undergraduate Rose Vaguedes.

    Graduate Student Wins Future Leader in Science Award

    Mar 25, 2019

    The American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA) and Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) have named the recipients of the 2019 ASA, CSSA, and SSSA Future Leaders in Science Award.  Tania D. Burgos Hernández from The Ohio State University is one of 18 graduate student members who received the award in recognition of her interest and engagement in science advocacy. Tania accepted the award at a reception held during the annual ASA, CSSA, & SSSA Congressional Visits Day on March 4, 2019 in Washington, D.C.

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