- Pedro Sanchez
Pedro A. Sanchez (b. 1940), is a Cuban-American soil scientist. He is Director of the Program on Tropical Agriculture at Columbia University and previously taught at North Carolina State University. He went to South America and Africa to implement soil fertility practices that were sustainable and economically viable for impoverished farmers. He is well-known for promoting agroforestry, which is based on leguminous trees as method of improving soil fertility.
- Hugh Hammond Bennett
Hugh Hammond Bennett was a pioneer in the field of soil conservation in the United States of America. He founded and headed the Soil Conservation Service, a federal agency now referred to as the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
- Hans Jenny
Hans Jenny was a soil scientist and expert on pedology (study of soil resources), particularly the processes of soil formation. Hans Jenny was born in Basel, Switzerland. He earned a diploma in agriculture from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich) in 1922, and a D. Sc. degree in 1927 for a thesis on ion exchange reactions. Following an appointment at the University of Missouri, he joined the faculty at Berkeley in 1936.
- George Demas
George Demas (28 April 1958 - 23 December 1999) was a pedologist whose pioneering studies of subaqueous soil contributed to the understanding of soil formation and the expansion of the concept of soil. USDA soil taxonomy was revised as a result. Born in the USA, he earned a B.S. in Soil Science from the University of Maryland, College Park in 1980 followed by an M.S. in soil genesis in 1982. He earned a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland in 1998.
- Selman Waksman
Selman Abraham Waksman (22 July 1888 - 16 August 1973) was an Ukrainian-American biochemist and microbiologist whose research into organic substances-largely into organisms that live in soil-and their decomposition lead to the discovery of Streptomycin, and several other antibiotics. A professor of biochemistry and microbiology at Rutgers University for four decades, …
- Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim (1922 - December 22 1973) was a widely published Bangla Desh soil scientist. Karim started his academic career at Dhaka University as a Lecturer in 1947. He spent two years earning his PhD in Soil Science at the University of Adelaide during 1949-1951, returning to the Dhaka University's newly formed Department of soil science. He rose to head the Department in 1963.
- Wade Hurt
G. Wade Hurt is a national authority on hydric soils and was previously state soil scientist of Florida. Currently working for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) of the USDA, he is housed in the Soil and Water Science Department of the University of Florida in Gainesville.
- Vasily V. Dokuchaev
Vasily Vasili'evich Dokuchaev was a Russian geographer who is credited with laying foundations of soil science.
- Eugene W. Hilgard
Eugene Woldemar Hilgard was an expert on pedology (study of soil resources). Born in Germany, he was brought to the United States in 1836. He studied at Heidelberg and Zürich, (1848 - 1854) during which time he was awarded a Ph.D. by the University of Heidelberg, 1853. He was appointed assistant on the state geological survey of Mississippi, (1855), and director in 1858. He was subsequently appointed professor of chemistry, University of Mississippi in 1866.
- Sergei Winogradsky
Sergei Nikolaievich Winogradsky (or Vinogradskii;) (September 1, 1856- February 25, 1953) was a Russian microbiologist, ecologist and soil scientist who pioneered the cycle of life concept and discovered the biological process of nitrification, the first known form of chemoautotrophy. Winogradsky was born in Kiev, in what was then the Russian Empire, and attended the University of Saint Petersburg in 1881, …
- Olivier de Serres
Olivier de Serres was a French author and soil scientist whose "Théâtre d'Agriculture" was the text book of French agriculture in the 1600s.. The work was notable for its recommendation to wine growers that they plant 5-6 varieties in their vineyards to balance the risk of a crop failing, and the early advocating of crop rotation.
- Franklin Hiram King
Franklin Hiram King (8 June, 1848 - 4 August, 1911) was an American agricultural scientist who was born on a farm near Whitewater, Wisconsin, attended country schools, and received his professional training first at Whitewater State Normal School and then at Cornell University. King served as a professor of agricultural physics at the University of Wisconsin from 1888 until 1902. Interested in a wide range of subjects throughout his career, …
- C. Fred Bentley
C. Fred Bentley (born 1914) is a Canadian soil scientist. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1939 and a Master of Science degree in 1942 from the University of Alberta. He received a Ph.D. in 1945 from the University of Minnesota. In 1943, he joined the University of Saskatchewan as an instructor and then Assistant Professor of Soil Science. In 1946, he became an Assistant Professor of Soil Science at the University of Alberta, …
- Robert E. Horton
Robert Elmer Horton (May 18, 1875 - April 22, 1945) was an American ecologist and soil scientist, considered by many to be the father of modern hydrology. Born in Parma, Michigan, he earned his B.S. from Albion College in 1897. After his graduation, he went to work for his uncle, George Rafter, a prominent civil engineer. Rafter had commissioned a weir study, the results of which Horton analyzed and summarized.
- Jack Rechcigl
Jack E. Rechcigl is a noted soil scientist and agronomist and authority of environmental aspects of agriculture and the utilization of biodegradable waste and industrial waste for agricultural uses. He was born in Washington, DC on February 27, 1960, as a son of biochemist Mila Rechcigl.
- Lyman James Briggs
Lyman James Briggs (May 7 1874 - March 25 1963) was an American engineer, physicist and administrator. He is now chiefly known for his undistinguished role as the chairman of the Uranium Committee just before America entered the Second World War and for the Lyman Briggs College at Michigan State University which was named in his honor. He worked as a civil servant for the U.S. Government for 49 years.
- Bernard Palissy
Bernard Palissy (ca. 1510 - ca. 1589) was a French potter. He is said to have been born about 1510, either at Saintes or Agen, but both date and locality are uncertain. It has been stated, on insufficient authority, that his father was a glass-painter and that he served as his fathers apprentice. He tells us that he was apprenticed to a glass-painter and that he also acquired in his youth the elements of land-surveying.
- John R. Philip
John Robert Philip (1927 - 1999) was an Australian soil physicist instrumental in facilitating a greater understanding of movement of water, energy and gases and his work within these fields is recognized internationally. While Philip never performed his own experimental work, he was recognised for his skills in mathematics that could be used to explain physical processes and solve real world problems.
- Edgar Buckingham
Edgar Buckingham (July 8, 1867 Philadelphia, PA- April 29, 1940 Washington DC) was a physicist. He graduated from Harvard with a bachelor's degree in physics in 1887. He did additional graduate work at the University of Strasbourg and the University of Leipzig, where he studied under chemist Wilhelm Ostwald. Buckingham received a PhD from Leipzig in 1893. He worked at the USDA Bureau of Soils from 1902 to 1906 as a soil physicist.
- Lorenzo A. Richards
Lorenzo Adolph Richards or known as "Ren" was one of the 20th century’s most influential minds in the field of soil physics. Richards was born on April 24, 1904, in the town of Fielding, Utah, and received a B.S. and M.A. degree in Physics from Utah State University. His PhD thesis, completed at Cornell University in 1931 and entitled "Capillary conduction of liquids through porous mediums", was arguably one of the best known in the field of soil physics.
- Patrick
I am the voice of fashion.
- Melanie
A sandy loam, an unexpected block, and a piece of green chile fudge.
- Jon Maynard
I'm a simple person who enjoys the small things life has to offer. As I've gotten older I''ve begun to realize that the value in ones life comes from those you love and those who love you. I'm a pretty driven person and I've worked hard to attain the my dream of world domination. Its hard when people fail to recognize your greatness, so after years of failed attempts to create my world empire, I've decided to become a soil scientist.
- Dave Kohake
Originally from a small town in NE Kansas. Just recently moved to Lincoln. Hoping to meet some folks to hang out with up here.
- Nick
World-wandering pseudo professional scientist looking for adventure. Enjoys long walks up steep mountains, weekends with a stack of books, and those rare places on earth where there isn't anyone else. Seeking meaningful banter on the meaningless of everything (or complete lack thereof). http://www.flickr.com/photos/thebonzey/.
- Alison
I love soil. EVERYTHING begins and ends there... Being outside is one of my favorite ways to pass time--I love running and walking around out there. When I'm inside I like to read, make candles, poke my cats, surf the Internet, and experiment with new recipes.
- Kristine
I'm your typical 25 year old woman. I'm a proud Southern Illinois University alumni...Go Salukis! I graduated in May 2003 and now I work as a soil scientist. I enjoy condiments such as pickles and olives, but not the black ones, and Sunday breakfasts are a must!
- Stephen Dockery
i am a soil scientist.
- Amanda
Moved to Zillah, WA in April. Soil scientist. I'm 25 years old and in a serious relationship. I enjoy outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, camping, biking, etc. I also enjoy reading and would be interested in book clubs or discussion groups. I am interested in volunteering as well.
- Shannon Johnson
I have recently thrown caution to the wind ans quit my buko bucks government job for a new venture as a daycare provider. I bought a house in November in Cloquet, MN and now spend my days playing with my daughter and trying to get other parents to see how fun I am and send their kids here. My boyfriend Blair also lives with McKenna and me.
- Tyler
Hey hey hey!!! my name is Tyler Beck Blystone, TBB. I go to UT Knoxville. I love wrestling and I keeps it real. DD.
- Caleb
I'm just an ol' country boy from Tennessee. The thing I relish the most in life is being outdoors and spending time with my two dogs Boone and Belle.
- Cheryl
I percieve myself as a kind and passionate person. I cherish having deep and meaningful conversations with people. I love being outside. I love good beer and wine. I love my friends, family, and Tyler with all my heart. I enjoy learning new things and challenging myself at all times. I have found that the more I challenge myself the more I am capable of. . . it's a wonderful feeling. . . and I enjoy surrounding myself with people who feel the same way. :)
- Sue Malone
I am Sue. Coyote in my blood. Kyotesue. Wouldn't know it to look at me. 61 years old, mother of 4 grandmother of 5, great grandmother of 2 and counting. Soil scientist for the last 30 years or so, wandering the mountains and canyons of Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Utah, Nevada, and now California again. Funny that my favorite places are opposites. Dry red canyons of Utah, magical rock places, color therapy.
- Laura Riley
I'm awesome...what else is there?
- Nathan
TED NUGENT ON GUN CONTROL.
- Rachel Evans
You are Betty Grable.
- Tyson
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- Beth Rowley
I'm an honest straight forward person that doesn't sugar coat things. I believe that enjoying what you do/where you are/who you are with is incredibly rewarding. I feel it is important to be passionate about life and how you live it. Many people are put off by my forwardness, but I don't like to waste valuable time with stupidity or games. I have a great job and family.
- Kurt Moffitt
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