The Pacific Regional Society of Soil Science presents the 2018 Spring Workshop and AGM: The Role of Soil in Climate Change Adaptation
Saturday March 24th, 2018 (9AM – 5:30PM)
Room 166 – 2357 Main Mall, University of British Columbia, Vancouver (MacMillan Building – click for a map)
This 2018 workshop featured expert soil scientists from around the province discussing issues related to soil science and climate change adaptation.
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Speakers (click on speaker’s name to view abstract and bio)
Keynote: Dr. Sean Smukler – University of British Columbia, Assistant Professor
Dr. Paul Sanborn – University of Northern British Columbia, Associate Professor
Dr. Chuck Bulmer – BC Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations (FLNRO), Soil Scientist
Dr. Louise Nelson – University of British Columbia Okanagan, Professor & Associate Dean
Dr. Brian Wallace – BC Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations (FLNRO), Range Soil Ecologist
Presentation slides are available in the member exclusive section of our website here
Event Schedule – click here to view the full program
| 8:00am – 9:00am | Registration and Morning Coffee |
| 9:00am – 9:10am | Welcome and Introduction |
| 9:10am – 9:40am | Keynote Speech – Dr. Sean Smukler |
| 9:40am – 10:00am | Presentation – Dr. Paul Sanborn |
| 10:00am – 10:20am | Presentation – Dr. Chuck Bulmer |
| 10:20am – 10:40am | Coffee Break |
| 10:40am – 11:00am | Presentation – Dr. Louise Nelson |
| 11:00am – 11:20am | Presentation – Dr. Brian Wallace |
| 11:20am – 12:00pm | Lunch and Posters will be Displayed |
| 12:05pm – 12:55pm | AGM |
| 1:00pm – 4:00pm | Afternoon Workshop and Breakout Sessions |
| 4:00pm – 4:10pm | Break |
| 4:10pm – 4:30pm | Awards |
| 4:30pm – 5:30pm | Reception |
Student Poster Competition
The PRSSS had its annual Poster Competition for the students during the Spring Workshop, with cash prizes (1st – $300, 2nd – $200 and 3rd – $100).
Price (includes registration, lunch, refreshments, and annual membership):
Regular (non-student) – $70 CAD
Student – $25 CAD
REGISTRATION INCLUDED ADMISSION TO THE SPRING WORKSHOP AND AGM AS WELL AS YOUR MEMBERSHIP FEES FOR 2018/2019. The membership cycle for 2018/2019 is from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019.