Hello all!!
I am posting to see if there are any fellow soil and / or related environmental scientists posting on the forum. It's always good to have a perspective from individuals in the field doing different things. Our occupation obviously isn't booming right now, especially since the housing industry is down. But hey, we're still ticking!!
I'm currently working on my masters of science degree here at North Carolina State University (a land grant school). The title of my thesis is "Mineralization, Plant Availability, and Water Quality Consequences of Nitrogen and Phosphorus in Land-Applied Municipal Biosolids." So obviously my main interests are soil fertility, nutrient management, and water quality, but also wetlands, forestry, land management, and environmental policy. I am currently a member of the Soil Science Society of America, the Soil and Water Conservation Society, and participate in NC's "Muddy Water Watch" program.
If any of you are in the field I'd love to hear about what you do, your struggles, any advice, etc. Also, if anyone is interesting in networking with LinkedIn my profile can be found
HERE. .
Best of luck all!!
-Ryan