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5585 Guilford Road Madison, WI 53711-5801 608-273-8080 Photos courtesy of Soil Science Stream: Stan Buol, J. Kelly, USDA-NRCS For over eight decades, the Soil Science Society of America has provided a professional home for soil scientists from around the world.

Shared Grand Challenge | Drive soil–plant–water– Soil Science Society of America environment systems solutions for healthy people on a healthy planet in a rapidly changing climate. Members: 5,534 Founded: 1936

Vision | To assure a healthy and sustainable world through soils. The Soil Science Society of America is the home for professionals dedicated to advancing the discipline Mission | To advance knowledge and appreciation of soils as and practice of soil science relating to environmen- a foundation of life. tal quality, ecosystem sustainability, bioremediation, waste management and recycling, crop production, and wise land use. A common thread across the Values | Adherence to scientific, professional, and ethical programs and services of SSSA is the dissemination standards; Pursuit, dissemination, and application of knowledge; Professional development and education; Collaborative and and transfer of scientific knowledge to advance the engaged membership; Diversity, equity, and inclusion of people profession. and perspectives; Service to society through sustainability.

Publishing Opportunities Digital Library acsess.onlinelibrary..com The ASA, CSSA, SSSA Online Library is a complete collection consisting of leading experts in each field of research. We offer of all content published by the Soil Science Society of America, competitive publication options, including options, Crop Science Society of America, and American Society of page fee waivers and member discounts on some journals, and Agronomy. A subscription provides full access to all journals, subscription discounts for Society members. Our staff is here to including the complete archives, the full text of 300+ books, two serve you at every step of the process and can guide you through online magazines, and so many other features. Subscriptions are the processes of submission, , editing, publishing, available to individual and corporate members and libraries. The and beyond. Wiley Online Library, which hosts our content, reaches millions of readers all over the world. Our journals are indexed in Google Soil Science Society of America Journal Scholar, , CrossRef, , Agricola, CABI, and more for increased discoverability. The Soil Science Society of America Journal (SSSAJ) is a highly cited international journal containing research relating to physics; chemistry; biology and biochemistry; fertility and Books I Journals I Magazines | Podcast plant nutrition; genesis, morphology, and classification; water www.soils.org/publications management and conservation; forest, range and wildland soils; SSSA places a high priority on publishing scientific journals, nutrient management and soil and plant analysis; mineralogy; books, and monographs. Members benefit from having their and wetland soils. Published bi-monthly in electronic format. work peer-reviewed by diverse international editorial boards Agricultural & Environmental Letters Agricultural & Environmental Letters is an open-access, peer- Professional Development reviewed journal that publishes communications-length, broad- Annual Meeting reaching, transformative, and timely research on major scientific, policy, and economic issues that span the entire range of the SSSA’s International Annual Meeting regularly draws several agricultural and environmental sciences. thousand attendees from 50 countries for four days of networking, sessions, field trips, exhibits, and events. Hundreds of sessions Journal of Environmental Quality feature oral/poster papers, specialized lectures, and symposia. Volunteered presentations are generally accepted. The Annual Published six times per year, papers in JEQ are grouped by subject Meeting is held jointly with ASA and CSSA. matter: heavy metals in the environment; plant and environment interactions; organic compounds in the environment; surface water Join us for our upcoming Annual Meetings quality; ground water quality; ecosystem restoration; vadose zone • Nov. 7-10, 2021 | Salt Lake City, UT processes and chemical transport; waste management; atmospheric pollutants and trace gases; landscape and watershed processes; • Nov. 6-9, 2022 | Baltimore, MD wetlands and aquatic processes; biodegradation and bioremediation; Specialized Conferences and ecological risk assessment. SSSA jointly publishes the Journal of Environmental Quality with ASA and CSSA. SSSA holds specialized, single-topic conferences that ad- vance the soil science discipline. Several specialized confer- Natural Sciences Education ences are in development and will be anounced as they are confirmed. Written by and for educators, Natural Sciences Education covers all disciplines in the life sciences, natural resources, and agriculture. It is published continuously online by ASA in cooperation with SSSA, CSSA, and other cooperating societies. Membership Working for You Science Policy Vadose Zone Journal The Science Policy Office in Washington, DC represents SSSA The pressure of increasing human impacts requires a multi- to Congress, federal agencies, and other organizations. Through disciplinary approach to sustainable management of the congressional briefings, statements, and appointments, the office unsaturated zone. Published online by SSSA in cooperation with works to give our science a voice on Capitol Hill and in federal the Geological Society of America, Vadose Zone Journal addresses agencies. Activities focus on science policy leadership and the physical, chemical, and biological processes operating in the initiatives, tracking policy issues, directing grassroots advocacy zone and appeals to a diverse range of scientists and engineers. and seeking opportunities for members to provide written and oral science-based information to policymakers. All of these are aimed CSA News at increasing the importance and awareness of research funding Members receive a monthly subscription to our news magazine, and raising the visibility of our sciences. CSA News, which SSSA publishes together with ASA and CSSA. SSSA has formed the Congressional Soils Caucus, to heighten the awareness of and appreciation for the importance and role of Field, Lab, Earth Podcast soils and soil science among policymakers and the public. The ASA, CSSA, SSSA produced Field, Lab, Earth Podcast, is all Graduate Student Opportunities about past and present advances in the fields of agronomy, crop, soil, and environmental sciences. It features timely research and The Graduate Student program focuses on networking, presenting, conversations with our authors and is always freely available. and career development, including: • Topic-specific competitions and sessions • Socials and networking at the Annual Meetings • Scholarships and fellowships Undergraduate Student Opportunities Groups and Divisions The Undergraduate Student program offers a variety of programs Fundamental Soil Science Group and activities on the local and national level. Undergraduate stu- • Pedology dents, with support from faculty advisors and departments, have • Soil Biology & Biochemistry the opportunity to: • Soil Chemistry • Build skills to present research • Soil Mineralogy • Gain leadership skills and training • Soil Physics & Hydrology • Associate with professionals in the soil sciences • Build and maintain a close relationship with the Society Agricultural Soil & Food Systems Group • Meet their peers and begin developing important contacts • Nutrient Management & Soil & Plant Analysis • Compete for scholarships • Soil & Water Management & Conservation • Attend national and regional meetings • Soil Fertility & Plant Nutrition • Present in contests Soil & Ecosystem Processes Group Careers • Forest, Range & Wildland Soils • Soils & Environmental Quality www.careerplacement.org • Wetland Soils Members may access career resources to ensure a successful job • Urban & Anthropogenic Soils search. Resources available are: • Post a resume online Education & Practicing Professionals Group • eMentor platform connecting members • Consulting Soil Scientists • Search industry and academic listings • Soil Education & Outreach • Advertise available jobs, internships, and assistantships Additional Member Benefits • Visit the Annual Meeting Career Center to search the job • Service to the Society – through committee, board, boards and meet employers reviewer activities • Link to career brochures and job search resources • Awards and fellow recognition • Career resources Divisions of Interest • Member Directories and Discussion Boards SSSA has 14 specialized divisions of interest organized within • Ongoing member communications four groups. The major activities of the divisions are focused on presenting papers and symposia at the Annual Meeting. As a benefit of membership, you may join as many SSSA divisions as you are interested in and participate in Discussion Boards. Outreach SSSA is proactively working to enhance the recognition of soil sci- ence at several levels, including soil science licensing and certifica- Follow SSSA on Twitter: @SSSA_soils tion programs at the state level, K-12 outreach activities, collabo- rations with other organizations, and extensive media outreach. Membership in SSSA supports all of these activities. Facebook: www.facebook.com/SSSA.soils

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