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Pacific Regional Society of Soil Science – 34th Spring AGM Workshop: Soil Water Dynamics in Urban, Agricultural and Wetland Ecosystems – Mar 25, 2017

The Pacific Regional Society of Soil Science presents their 34th Spring AGM and Workshop: Soil Water Dynamics In Urban, Agricultural and Wetland Ecosystems Saturday March 25th, 2017 (9AM – 4PM) University of British Columbia, Vancouver (MacMillan Building – click for … Continue reading

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LFS Research Cafe: Sean Smukler – Mar 9, 2017

LFS Research Cafe – March 9th Join Sean Smukler, Assistant Professor, Applied Biology & Soil Science, for a presentation on “Farming in a Changing Climate: the potential for both adaption and migitation” Tickets are $10 for faculty and staff, $5 … Continue reading

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Research Inspiring Students Engagement (RISE) Dinner – Oct 26, 2016

Interested in research? Networking? Speaking with professors and graduate students? Or just exploring your options? Then come to RISE, the Research Inspiring Students Engagement Dinner. Professors and graduate students from different LFS disciplines will be presenting a snapshot of their … Continue reading

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PRSSS 2016 Fall Field Tour – Oct 1/2, 2016

PRSSS 2016 Fall Field Tour: Soils of the BC Southwest Interior Start: October 1st, 2016 End: October 2nd, 2016 Registration: $70 regular, $50 student. Please join us for our annual Pacific Regional Society of Soil Science (PRSSS) fall field trip on October 1st and … Continue reading

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Pacific Regional Society of Soil Science 2016 Summer Soil ID Course – registration closes May 20, 2016

Pacific Regional Society of Soil Science – 2016 Summer Soil ID Course Every summer the PRSSS hosts a soil identification course that is suitable for both the soil professional and soil-curious alike. Each year the course is held in a … Continue reading

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Soil Carbon Symposium and Field Trip – Sept 25-26

The UBC Soil Water & Sustainability Group, in partnership with the Pacific Regional Society of Soil Science (PRSSS), are hosting a symposium and field trip on Soil Carbon on September 25-26 at the UBC Botanical Garden. Part of the 2015 … Continue reading

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LFS Research Café – Maja Krzic – June 25, 2015

LFS Research Café – Maja Krzic – June 25, 2015 Come celebrate International Year of Soils as Professor Maja Krzic of our Soil Science Group presents on Flexible Learning + Soil Science: How We Use Technology to Engage Students. Thursday, June … Continue reading

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2015 Pacific Regional Society of Soil Science Spring Workshop and AGM – Mar 28

2015 Pacific Regional Society of Soil Science Spring Workshop and AGM  Where: Macmillan Building, University of British Columbia When: 28 March 2015, presentations 9:30-4pm, social event from 4-6pm Registration: $60, $30 for students *cost includes registration, PRSSS annual membership, lunch … Continue reading

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Soil Science Seminar, Nov 7

There will be a soil science seminar with Meghan Laidlaw on Friday, November 7 from 3-4pm. Meghan is a MSc Student, in the Below Ground Ecology group and will be joined by co-supervisors, Cindy Prescott and Sue Grayston Topic: Soil … Continue reading

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APBI Students Take 1st Place at PRSSS Poster Competition

Congratulations to Applied Biology / Soil Science student winners of the poster competition at the Pacific Regional Soil Science Society (PRSSS) held this past Saturday, March 16! 1st place & People’s Choice Award: Emma Avery, Yael Harr, Michelle Radley, Nicol Read, Heather Verdin (4th … Continue reading

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