ACADEMIC
NC-STATE/SOIL
The mission of the North Carolina State University Department of Soil Science is to: 1. Develop knowledge of basic soil science and the interrelationships with plant nutrition and environmental quality; 2. Apply this knowledge to advance resource efficient and environmentally sound soil, plant, and environmental management technologies; 3. Improve the quality of life by providing research-based information and educational opportunities on the appropriate use and management of soil and water resources; 4. Prepare undergraduate students with an understanding of and ability to apply fundamental principles of soil science, agronomy, environment, and natural resource management; and 5. Prepare graduate students to conduct basic and applied research that will be used to solve problems and advance soil science. Website: "http://www.soil.ncsu.edu/" [Summary provided by North Carolina State University.]