Special Memberships for Students

• monetary prizes are awarded to the three best papers (Bentley Award) and the three best posters (President's Award) presented by students at the Annual Meeting.
• travel awards are available for students to attend the annual CSSS conference.

Picture Yourself ... as a Soil Specialist

Soil is one of Earth's most important resources. It provides nutrients for plants which in turn nourish animals and feed people. Soil also acts as a living filter for drinkable water. Mismanagement of this precious resource can result in disaster. In the past, civilizations have perished because they failed to manage soils properly.

Many Canadians depend directly on the soil for livelihood, and we all depend on the soil for most of our food. The role of the soil scientist is to manage the earth's soils in order to ensure that they remain a sustainable resource.

Soil Science offers opportunities in diverse career fields. Here are just a few examples.