A soil scientist studies the physical and chemical properties of soil.
Soil Scientist
Soil Scientist
VIRTUAL JOB SHADOW
Welcome to your first day on the job! Watch this video to see what a day in the life of a soil scientist is like.
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Roughly once every minute in the United States, someone dies from cancer. What would you do if a cure could be found in the soil from your backyard?
The key to the next life-saving biomedical discovery might be living right below your feet.
STEP 1: Join this University of Oklahoma citizen science project to see what is in your backyard! (click the ‘request kit’ box in the left corner – it’s free!)
STEP 2: When your kit comes in watch the tutorial video, then take your soil samples! Share pictures of your soil science project in action in the Student Showcase to build your resume!
STEP 3: Return your soil samples following the directions in your kit. Then research online to learn more about what you found!