Call for Papers:
World Congress of Soil Science
Deadline: November 30, 2009

Considering attending the 19th World Congress of Soil Science in Brisbane, Australia, next year?  The theme is "Soil Solutions for a Changing World" and papers may be submitted to a variety of symposia described on the congress website.  Papers must be submitted by November 30, 2009. (Deadline is midnight GMT + 8 hours). For submission instructions, please visit http://www.19wcss.org.au/submit-your-paper-here.html.

The U.S. National Committee for Soil Science plans to organize a travel fellowship program, pending funding, for graduate students and early career scientists presenting papers in Brisbane.  Further information will be available on the USNC/Soil Science homepage at a later date.

                                                     
Frontiers in Soil Science Research: Report of a Workshop
Released August 26, 2009 in response to a 2005 USNC/SS Frontiers in Soil Science Research Workshop, the report centers on seven key questions addressing research frontiers for soil science disciplines, as well as the need for integration across soil science with other disciplines.  View the Report in Brief (58KB PDF) or visit the USNC/SS Homepage for details. 

                                                     
Statement on Visa Processing Delays
The presidents of the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine joined other scientific and educational organizations in issuing a statement urging federal agencies to streamline visa processing for scholars and scientists visiting the United States.  Read more on the IVO Homepage.