Science

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Soil is Life

Here you will find out why your life depends on soil! Read more…

For Teachers

Discover soil educational materials and activities for pre-school - 12th grade teachers. Read more…

Lab Members

Soil horizons
Dr. Ed Ciolkosz Prof. Emeritus of Soil Genesis & Morphology Former Director, Penn State Soil Characterization Lab 242 Ag. Sciences and Industries Building University Park, PA 16802 Phone: +1-814-865-1530 Fax: +1-814-863-7043 E-mail: f8i@psu.edu
Tim Craul Soils Specialist, Penn State NRCS Liaison USDA-NRCS Map Compilation and Digitizing Center University Park, PA Phone: +1-814-865-2306 E-mail: Tim.Craul@pa.usda.gov
Dr. Patrick Drohan Laboratory Director 452 Ag. Sciences and Industries Building University Park, PA 16802 Phone: +1-814-863-4246 Fax: +1-814-863-7043 E-mail: pjd7@psu.edu
Emilie Erich Graduate Student (M.S. in progress) 454 Ag. Sciences and Industries Building University Park, PA 16802 Phone: +1-814-867-2413 Fax: +1-814-863-7043 E-mail: ele126@psu.edu
Katherine Lindeburg Graduate Student (M.S. in progress) 454 Ag. Sciences and Industries Building University Park, PA 16802 Phone: +1-814-867-2413 Fax: +1-814-863-7043 E-mail: ksl149@psu.edu
Sarah Ogden Project Assistant & Laboratory Manager 453 Ag. Sciences and Industries Building University Park, PA 16802 Phone: +1-814-865-2025 Fax: +1-814-863-7043 E-mail: sro2@psu.edu
Students working in field conditions

Interested in soil science, curious what dirt can do for you and what you can do for dirt!

We are always seeking outstanding students to work with us. We have a variety of projects for undergraduates, students seeking MS or PhD’s and Post Doc positions. Please contact the lab for further information.