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Invigorating Soil Science From the Ground Up€¦ · - a group of scientists & interested citizens...
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Invigorating Soil Science From the Ground Up
What can we do?
R.C. Graham, UC Riverside
A New Perspective -- 2007
UC White Mountains Research Station
GLORIA project meeting (GLobal Observation Research
Initiative in Alpine Environments)
How can we invigorate soil science?
• Cultivate interest & enthusiasm - ours & others • Develop connections & community
Cultivating interest & enthusiasm
Some examples…
Interest & Enthusiasm: Guest Presentations
Interest & Enthusiasm: Science Fair Projects
Interest & Enthusiasm: Indulge Curiosity
Interest & Enthusiasm:
Writing
Fiction …
• Soil Features • Processes • Uses • Description
Chris Savastio, NRCS
Interest & Enthusiasm: YouTube
Interest & Enthusiasm: Art
Jay Noller, OSU
Interest & Enthusiasm: Soils & Wine
Tom Rice, Cal Poly SLO
Interest &
Enthusiasm:
Apply our ideas, talents,
& interests.
Developing connections & community
Some examples …
Connections & community:
Collaborative Projects:
White Mountains, CA
NRCS-CA
NRCS-CA
NRCS-CA
NRCS-NV
UCR Univ. of Maryland
Univ. of Kansas UC Coop Extension
Some Collaborators on White Mtn. Summit
Others from: NSSL, Univ. Kentucky, NRCS-IL, USFS-PSW, Klamath NF, Delaware Valley College (PA)
Connections & community: Collaborative Projects
Soil Science Society of America
Connections & community: Meetings & Field Trips
Connections & community: Meetings & Field Trips:
California Forest Soils Council, Yosemite NP
Regional Organizations
Connections & community: NCSS Field Reviews
Mojave National Preserve
Connections & community: Impromptu field trips
Univ. or Arizona, UC Riverside, NRCS
Who should be included on field trips & collaborative projects?
• Professional Soil Scientists
• Students
• K-12 Teachers
• Other Citizens
Connections & community:
Who should be included on field trips & collaborative projects?
• Professional Soil Scientists
• Students
• K-12 Teachers
• Other Citizens
Connections & community:
• Cultivate your own enthusiasm
• Nurture our community
• Expand it – Students
– Teachers
– Citizens
Summary
What Can We Do To Invigorate Soil Science?
• Enjoy Soils!