Soil Science Society of America
- Soil Science Society of America
The Soil Science Society of America (SSSA), is a scientific and professional society of soil scientists, principally in the U.S. but with a large number of non-U.S. members as well. It was formed in 1936 from the merger of the Soils Section of the American Society of Agronomy and the American Soil Survey Association.
The mission of the Society is: "1) to enhance the sustainability of soils, the environment, and society by integrating diverse scientific disciplines and principles in soil science for the wise stewardship of soil and natural resources, and 2) to advance the discovery, practice, and profession of soil science through excellence in the acquisition and application of knowledge to address challenges facing society, in the training and professional development of soil scientists, and in the education of, and communication to a diverse citizenry." [http://www.soils.org/society_info.html]
The SSSA is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin (USA) and publishes (with the American Society of Agronomy) a number of scientific journals, among them: 'Soil Science Society of America Journal', 'Journal of Environmental Quality', 'Vadose Zone', and 'Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education', and books on subjects such as soil testing, carbon sequestration, chemical equilibrium modeling, etc. The SSSA holds annual meetings attended by thousands of its members. The SSSA is a member of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education Coalition and the American Geological Institute (AGI), a federation of 44 geoscience societies. It is a member of the International Union of Soil Sciences, a union of 86 national and regional soil science societies.
ee also
*List of State Soil Science Associations
External links
* [http://www.soils.org Soil Science Society of America Website]
Wikimedia Foundation.
2010.
Look at other dictionaries:
Soil Conservation Society of America — The Soil Conservation Society of America (SCSA) was formed in 1943. The professional and scientific membership society changed its name to the Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) in 1987. The mission of the organization is to foster the… … Wikipedia
Soil science — is the study of soil as a natural resource on the surface of the earth including soil formation, classification and mapping; physical, chemical, biological, and fertility properties of soils; and these properties in relation to the use and… … Wikipedia
Agricultural soil science — is a branch of soil science that deals with the study of edaphic conditions as they relate to the production of food and fiber. In this context, it is also a constituent of the field of Agronomy.HistoryPrior to the development of pedology in the… … Wikipedia
List of State Soil Science Licensing Boards — This is a complete list of soil science licensing boards. State licensing in this context refers to any state regulatory program which limits the professional practice of soil science within state jurisdiction to individuals qualified by the… … Wikipedia
Soil biology — is the study of microbial and faunal activity and ecology in soil. These organisms include earthworms, nematodes, protozoa, fungi and bacteria. Soil biology plays a vital role in determining many soil characteristics yet, being a relatively new… … Wikipedia
soil — soil1 soilless, adj. /soyl/, n. 1. the portion of the earth s surface consisting of disintegrated rock and humus. 2. a particular kind of earth: sandy soil. 3. the ground as producing vegetation or as cultivated for its crops: fertile soil. 4. a… … Universalium
Soil — For other uses, see Soil (disambiguation). A represents soil; B represents laterite, a regolith; C represents saprolite, a less weathered regolith; the bottommost layer represents bedrock … Wikipedia
Characterisation of pore space in soil — Soil is essential to most animals on the earth. It is a relatively thin crust where an even smaller portion contains much of the biological activity. Soil consists of three different phases. A solid phase (≈ 20%) that contains mainly minerals of… … Wikipedia
Soil and Water Conservation Society — The Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) is a professional and scientific membership society. The mission of the organization is to foster the science and art of natural resource management for sustainability. The society was formed in 1943 … Wikipedia
National Society of Consulting Soil Scientists — NSCSS official logo Abbreviation NSCSS Motto Building the business of soil science. Formation 1987 … Wikipedia
