GS 5 Certified: Increasing Soil Science Educational Opportunities Online for Undergraduate Students and USDA Employees
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1 GS 5 Certified: Increasing Soil Science Educational Opportunities Online for Undergraduate Students and USDA Employees Dr. Heather Smith Riverside City College Riverside, CA Dr. Irma Lawrence USDA CSREES HSI National Program Director
2 Challenge In FY 2008 USDA Identified 20 Mission Critical Occupations 7. Soil Conservation Specialist (457) 8. Soil Conservation Technician (458) 11. Soil Science Specialist (470)
3 Challenge As of 10/21/07 (51,211 employees) 0457 Soil Conservation Specialist 4% Hispanic 0458 Soil Conservation Technician 2.8% Hispanic 0470 Soil Science Specialist 3.5% Hispanic
4 Challenge While there is a need for soil scientists, soil science programs and courses disappearing Replaced with Environmental Science Programs with less soil science course hours
5 Challenge Example: University of California Riverside No longer degree offered in Soil Science, but rather Environmental Science
6 Challenge Student graduating with BS in Environmental Science from UCR requires an additional 6 12 hours of soils courses for GS5 470 Series! Often courses that are offered every other year..
7 Soil Online Three year project USDA CSREES HSI funded USDA CSREES Proposal Number: Five online Soil Science Courses Riverside City College (2 courses) UC Riverside (3 courses)
8 Soil Online Cost? Riverside City College $20 per credit unit UC Riverside around $450 per course (depends on number enrolled)
9 Courses Fall 2009 Offered through RCC Bio 14 Introduction to Soil Science Lecture Bio 15 Introduction to Soil Science Laboratory Fall 2010 Offered through UCR Introduction to Soil Science Upper Division Lecture Fall 2011 Offered through UCR Soil Physics Upper Division Lecture
10 Soil Online Faculty Dr. Ron Reuter Oregon State University Dr. Jamie Whiteford Ventura College Dr. Sharon Walker UC Riverside
11 Dr. Ron Reuter Soil Online RCC Lower Division Course Bio 15 Introduction to Soil Science Laboratory (3 semester hours) A laboratory course focuses on the basis of soil science, physical and biogeochemical properties, and interpretation for use and management. Perspectives range from agricultural, wildlands, watershed, and environmental impact.
12 Soil Online Dr. Ron Reuter Proven success at OSU online degree programs in Natural Resources, General Agriculture, and Environmental Science Reuter, R.J Introductory soils online an effective way to get online students in the field. J. Nat. Resour. Life Sci. Educ. 36:
13 Soil Online Dr. Jamie Whiteford RCC Lower Division Course Bio 14 Introduction to Soil Science Lecture (3 semester hours) An introduction to physical properties and classification of soils, physical and chemical properties of soil that governs soil reactions and interactions, nutrient regeneration, and management principles in relation to air, water, nutrients and organic matter.
14 Dr. Sharon Walker UC Riverside Soil Online Fall 2011 Soil Physics Topics include physical properties of soils and methods of evaluation. Emphasis is on movement of water, heat, gasses, and chemicals through soil. This course will be offered through UCR.
15 Online Courses All online students required to shadow USDA NRCS, FS, or ARS employee for one day.
16 For Students 13 outstanding students who complete an online course will be offered a 1 week paid internship ($1000 stipend) with a USDA agency to provide them an experiential learning opportunity and formal mentoring.
17 Soil Online Please visit the website and register for updates and announcements and registration details If you would like to offer time for students or would like interns
18 Co PI Dr. Victor Zordan Assistant Professor Computer Science UC Riverside Riverside Graphics Lab
19 Dr. Heather Smith Project Director, Soil Online Riverside City College (951) Dr. Victor Zordan Co Project Director, Soil Online Dept. of Computer Science UC Riverside Dr. Ron Reuter Oregon State University Dr. Sharon Walker UC Riverside Dr. Jamie Whiteford Ventura College
20 Thank You! Dr. Irma Lawrence USDA CSREES HSI National Program Director Maxine Levin Soil Scientist USDA/NRCS/SSD
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