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We are delighted to announce this year’s award recipients, honoring outstanding contributions to soils research, service, and student scholarship within our community:  Peter W. Birkeland Distinguished Career Award Dr. Daniel Breecker, University of Texas at Austin Distinguished Service Award  Dr. Zsuzsanna Balogh-Brunstad, Hartwick College  Student Research Award  Ms. Morgan Mellum, Ph.D. student, University of Texas at Austin  Please join us in congratulating ... Read more

The Soils and Soil Processes Division is now accepting nominations and self-nominations for several open leadership positions. We encourage all interested members—especially those seeking to become more involved in the division—to consider applying or nominating a colleague. Open Positions: Chair-Elect (the current Chair-Elect will transition to Chair) Secretary-Treasurer (the current Secretary-Treasurer is term-limited) Student Representative (one currently vacant position) Student Representative ... Read more

We are pleased to announce our Student Research Award is back! we have availability of two $500 student awards this year. The proposed research must emphasize soil or paleosol research for it to be considered for an award. Funds may be used for field or laboratory research. Proposals should be submitted to Dr. Steve Driese (Steven_Driese@baylor.edu) by May 1, with awards announced by June 1, 2025. What are you waiting for? Submit a proposal today!  Note: Following the Students Research Award, the deadlines ... Read more