We research and teach about soil, water, and environmental sciences in urban, agricultural, and natural ecosystems. As a university of Florida department within the institute of food and agricultural sciences and the college of agricultural and life sciences, we offer degree, certificate, and extension programs on campus and online. Since our origins, more than 100 years ago, we have made significant contributions to improving the productivity of Florida’s agriculture, helping protect the state's unique ecosystems, and contributing to soil and water science at national and international levels.
IN THE NEWS
The 21st Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences Research Forum highlights AI
Dr. Alina Zare (Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering) will be the keynote speaker for the 21st Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences (SWES) Research Forum. Her talk is titled "Advancing Foundational AI Research and Applications through Transdisciplinary Collaboration." She will highlight how machine learning and artificial intelligence can revolutionize problem-solving in areas like agriculture and environmental sciences. She will discuss
Fall: A season of discovery at the Experiential Learning Laboratory
The UF/IFAS Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences (SWES) Experiential Learning Laboratory (ELL) offers hands-on, practical experiences for undergraduate students. The ELL hosted more than 100 university and high school students during the fall semester. The focus of their field trips ranged from renewable energy sources and undergraduate research to composting and gardening. Regardless of what they came to see, the students’
UF Soils Judging Team returns to competition after two decades, competes in Southeast Regional Contest
After a nearly 20-year hiatus, the University of Florida Soils Judging Team made a successful return to the field. The four-member squad competed in the 2024 Southeast Regional Collegiate Soils Judging Contest hosted by the University of Kentucky in Lexington. Under the supervision of Dr. Heather Enloe and graduate student Therese “Tess” Thompson, in the UF/IFAS department