The Association of Ohio Pedologists is a nonprofit scientific and education organization dedicated to promoting the professional development of its members. Some of the members work in the national Cooperative Soil Survey Program. Others teach and conduct research on physical and chemical soil properties important to soil classification and management. Still others provide professional assistance to units of government, such as planning commissions, health departments, soil and water conservation districts and to consultants, developers, and individuals on the use and management of soils.
In addition to Pedologists, the Association includes four other categories of membership. Student Members are enrolled in an institution of higher education offering course work in pedology, soil science, soil management, or related subjects and are actively engaged in preparing to enter the profession, or have an interest in pedology. Affiliate members are mostly involve in land use planning activities that use soil survey information. Soils Professionals are presently, or were formerly, engaged in a soil resource related profession. Honorary members are recognized for outstanding contributions in soil science.
Like the sound of our association? Want to become a member and join us? Make sure you've read our Constitution and Bylaws, then download the membership application below and apply for membership today. We look forward to welcoming you as our latest member soon!
In addition to Pedologists, the Association includes four other categories of membership. Student Members are enrolled in an institution of higher education offering course work in pedology, soil science, soil management, or related subjects and are actively engaged in preparing to enter the profession, or have an interest in pedology. Affiliate members are mostly involve in land use planning activities that use soil survey information. Soils Professionals are presently, or were formerly, engaged in a soil resource related profession. Honorary members are recognized for outstanding contributions in soil science.
Like the sound of our association? Want to become a member and join us? Make sure you've read our Constitution and Bylaws, then download the membership application below and apply for membership today. We look forward to welcoming you as our latest member soon!
Membership Application
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Dues
Student Scholarships
AOP offers scholarship opportunities are available to students studying soils! All they need to do is be an AOP member (student membership is fine) and write an email requesting support and describing their college plans, major, and professional goals.
AOP offers some remittance of fees after a member shows proof of taking the SSSA soils examination to be a professional soil scientist (CPSS). They should apply within a year of taking the examination. Remittance will be subject to the approval of the AOP Education and Scholarship Committee and the AOP Executive Council.
Please reach out to the following contacts with inquiries:
OSU Students:
Matt Sullivan
[email protected]
Other Students:
Kathryn Connors
[email protected]
AOP offers some remittance of fees after a member shows proof of taking the SSSA soils examination to be a professional soil scientist (CPSS). They should apply within a year of taking the examination. Remittance will be subject to the approval of the AOP Education and Scholarship Committee and the AOP Executive Council.
Please reach out to the following contacts with inquiries:
OSU Students:
Matt Sullivan
[email protected]
Other Students:
Kathryn Connors
[email protected]