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Soil and Water Science
Soil and water systems are a fundamental component of our global ecosystem. NRES has a group of faculty conducting cutting edge soil and water research that provides an outstanding educational experience. Areas of expertise include soil and water chemistry, physics, microbiology; geomorphology and biogeochemistry; nutrient management and fertility in agricultural/horticultural systems; and soil and water conservation, reclamation, and bioremediation.
Soil Biology,
Soil & Water Quality,
Conservation & Reclamation,
Nutrient Management & Soil Fertility,
Environmental Chemistry & Physics,
Geomorphology
Human Dimensions of Environmental Science
Human activities and attitudes currently define and determine the viability and sustainability of our global landscape. In response to a crucial need for sound stewardship of our environment, NRES has invested in programs that educate students in the interactive dynamics of human social systems with our environment. Study areas in human dimensions of environmental science in NRES encompass environmental education, sociology, psychology, policy, economics, law and ethics.
Economics,
Policy & Law,
Sociology & Psychology,
Education
Modeling and Quantitative Analysis
Environmental systems are commonly complex and multidimensional. Human intervention in these complex systems requires sophisticated analytical skills that can model, interpret, and evaluate potential outcomes for viable and sustainable solutions. NRES provides outstanding research and training opportunities for students interested in GIS, remote sensing and spatial analysis of the environment, experimental design and statistical analysis of environmental studies, and chemical, hydrological, ecological, process, epidemiological, and uncertainty modeling.
Statistics & Experimental Design,
Modeling,
Remote Sensing, GIS, & Spatial Analysis
Fish and Wildlife Conservation
NRES has a large and diverse group of faculty and affiliated scientists that conduct research aimed at understanding, conserving, and managing animal diversity. Our research integrates basic science with applied conservation of fish and wildlife species in landscapes ranging from urban habitats to rural ecosystems. With growing undergraduate and graduate enrollment in the Fish and Wildlife Conservation area, NRES recently has earmarked additional resources to hire new faculty and expand our animal ecology and conservation biology programs. The Department is positioned to provide students with superior educational opportunities in these areas. NRES is highly respected for its expertise in behavioral, population, community, and landscape ecology; endangered species and exotic species biology, aquatic and terrestrial habitat management, and restoration ecology; taxonomy, genetics, and biodiversity; and animal biology including entomology, ichthyology, herpetology, ornithology, and mammalogy.
Animal Biology,
Animal Ecology,
Biodiversity,
Conservation Biology & Ecosystem Health,
Entomology
Horticulture, Forestry, and Plant Sciences
NRES faculty have a worldwide reputation for their research and teaching in horticulture, forestry, and the plant sciences. Our programs range from basic and theoretical science to applied research designed to provide environmentally sound solutions to agricultural and horticultural problems. NRES provides research and educational opportunities for students interested in plant physiology, genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, and taxonomy; plant products and functional foods that promote human health; plant ecology, natural resource management, and restoration; urban and rural forestry; energy and biofuel crops; fruit and vegetable cropping systems; and floriculture, nursery and greenhouse management, arboriculture, landscape design, and turfgrass science.
Pest Management,
Ornamental Horticulture,
Plant Biology,
Plant Products,
Plant Ecology & Natural Resource Management,
Food Crop Systems
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