| Faculty Advisor |
Judith Turk
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| Contact Email | jturk3@unl.edu |
| Website | |
| Advisor College: |
Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
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| Potential Student Tasks |
The student will receive training and experience with various methods of soil analysis. We use several methods of physical and chemical analysis in our lab, providing plenty of variety and opportunity for learning! Most of these methods involve hands-on work with soils. The student may also join the team in the field to collect soil samples and field data. |
| Student Qualifications |
We are looking for students who are curious, responsible, and who have a love for nature and the outdoors. Most importantly, students must enjoy getting their hands dirty! |
| Training, Mentoring, and Workplace Community |
Students will develop a network of mentors by being a part of a lab group where you will work closely with other undergraduate students, graduate students, and a faculty mentor. We meet weekly as a lab group to discuss our research progress, ideas, and challenges. Students are invited to participate in field work as their schedule and physical abilities allow. Some field work is local and some involves overnight travel, providing ample opportunity to get out and explore the diverse landscapes of the Great Plains. We are a welcoming, supportive, hard-working, and fun lab group. |
| Available Positions |
2
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Our research explores the soils of the Great Plains, especially how human activities on the land change the soil through processes such as compaction, erosion, and biological change.