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We are sad to announce the death of MAPSS Honorary Member HH Cheng at the ripe old age of 88.  Read his obituary at https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/19783719/Hwei-Hsien-Cheng
 
Congratulations to the 2020 MAPSS Scholarship recipient:  Hannah Anderson!!

Ms. Anderson is a senior at the U of M - Twin Cities majoring in Environmental Science, Policy and Management with a minor in soil science.

Thank you to the students who applied for the 2020 MAPSS Scholarship.  The students represented four universities: 

U of M - Twin Cities
U of M - Duluth
Bemidji State University
UW - River Falls
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MAPSS 2021 Executive Committee 
Matt Summers, PSS - President
Warren Tuel, PSS - Past-President
Dr. Beth Fisher - Secretary
Pete Weikle, PSS - Treasurer

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Check out the blog for the U of MN Soil Judging Team!

Watch the TEDxUMN talk by Nic Jelinski, How Soil Unites Us.

Soil Stories with Nic and Leanna.

MAPSS was established in 1973, the Minnesota Association of Professional Soil Scientists (MAPSS) is the only organization representing the professional interests of soil scientists in Minnesota. MAPSS promotes the understanding and wise use of Minnesota's soil resources. Our members consist of professional soil scientists, consultants, researchers, teachers and students, as well as those who just have an interest in soils. 



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Upcoming Events & News

Check the MAPSS Calendar for updated information.


FSS & PSS Exam dates set for 2021

Apply to take either the FSS or the PSS exam by February 16, 2021. The exam is set for April 14, 2021. November date TBD. Click here for additional information.


Larson-Allmaras Emerging Issues in Soil and Water Lectures 2020 canceled

To see lecture information for previous years click here.


Nobel Conference at Gustavus Adolphus College - 2018 - "Living Soil: A Universe Underfoot"

Gustavus Adolphus College hosts the Nobel Conference every year.  In 2018 the conference was focused on soil.  

Click on this link to watch/listen to these talks.

Most Recent MAPSS Events

2020 MAPSS Winter Technical Event

This event was held virtually.


2019 MAPSS Winter Technical Event

Thank you to all that made the 2019 MAPSS Winter Technical Event a success!  For a summary of the meeting and photos visit our Facebook page. Below is a photo slideshow of the meeting courtesy of Bob Anderson, PSS.  Thank you to WSB Engineering for the beautiful event space.

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