Dr. George Vance

J.E. Warren Distinguished Professor of Energy and the Environment

Room # 1007
BS: Michigan State University (Crop & Soil Science)
MS: Michigan State University (Soil Chemistry & Pedology)
PhD: University of Illinois (Environmental Soil Chemistry)

Phone: 766-2297 
Email: gfv@uwyo.edu

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Research, teaching and service activities emphasize natural resource management and environmental science that have contributed to an increased understanding of ecological impacts, development of regulatory guidelines and programs supporting disturbed ecosystem reclamation. Soil and environmental chemistry research includes reclamation and revegetation, sorption of hazardous organics, chemistry of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, waste utilization, environmental impacts in agroecosystems, GIS and land-use planning issues. Educational efforts involve teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, advising and mentoring students and post-doctoral scientists, curricula development and coordination of a Soil Science/Water Resources option, Undergraduate Minors and Graduate Soil Science degree programs. Served as President of ASMR and WSSS and Chair of Soil Science Society of America S-11 division, WCC-21 and W-170. Presentations given at numerous special seminars, symposia, workshops and forums. Honors include Fellow of AAAS, SSSA and ASA, ASMR Reclamation Researcher of the Year, Distinguished Graduate Faculty Mentor (1st Recipient), Excellence in Advising, Outstanding Teacher Recognition and Certified Professional Soil Scientist (ARCPACS #03373).

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