The goal of this conference is to explore the frontiers of recent soil biophysical, biochemical, and hydrological research, and to stimulate an interdisciplinary exchange of research-based information resulting in the development of novel experimental approaches and solutions to develop sustainable performance and productivity standards of constructed rootzones.

The conference will assemble leading agronomy, plant, and soil scientists, with eminent researchers working at the frontiers of soil physics, chemistry and biology to enhance our knowledge of constructed soils; encourage, establish and promote interdisciplinary research collaborations and exchange of research-based information among scientists from academia, government, and industry to pursue, expedite, and transfer advances to the field; develop and explore novel research techniques and methods not normally discussed or considered among plant and soil scientists; and to construct multidisciplinary teams that generate research proposals for governmental agency support in understanding properties and functionality of constructed soil rootzones.

Conference outcomes will include published proceedings and articles, initiation of a global network for the collaboration and exchange of information among applied and basic researchers, and to identify strategies and directions for future research in the area of sustainable, engineered soil-based systems and constructed rootzones.

The conference will be held at the Chemical Heritage Foundation, a Library, Museum, and Center for Scholars, located a quick 2 minute walk from Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and near the National Constitution Center in the center of Philadelphia's historic district.

The Omni Hotel at Independence Park is located within a one-block walk of the Chemical Heritage Foundation. There is a reservation page on the hotel website specifically set up for the conference, follow the link above.

Reduced conference rate
$179 per night
(Includes breakfast, lunch, and selected conference dinners)

For transportation from the Philadelphia International Airport to the hotel, refer to the hotel website under the link for Guest Services (and then at the bottom of that page in the Transportation and Parking section).

John Cisar, Ph.D.
Professor of Environmental Horticulture
University of Florida
Ph: 954.577.6300
jlci@ufl.edu

Mike Fidanza, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology
(Plant and Soil Sciences)
Pennsylvania State University
Ph: 610.396.6330
fidanza@psu.edu

Stan Kostka, Ph.D.
Director of Global Development
Aquatrols Corporation
Ph: 800.257.7797
stan.kostka@aquatrols.com

Larry Norton, MBA
Director of Business Development
Bayer Environmental Science
Ph: 800.331.2867
larry.norton@bayercropscience.com

Coen Ritsema, Ph.D.
Professor of Soil Physics
Alterra Research Institute
Ph: 0317.486517
coen.ritsema@wur.nl

HONORARY CO-CHAIRS:

George Snyder, Ph.D.,
Emeritus Professor
University of Florida

Don Waddington, Ph.D.,
Emeritus Professor
Pennsylvania State University

Platinum (>$10,000)
Soil Science Society of America

Gold (>$5,000)
Aquatrols
BASF
Bayer
Harrell's
Pennsylvania State University

Silver (>$1,000)
The Andersons
USGA Green Section

Bronze (<$1,000)
Earthworks

Click here for more information on sponsorships.

CONSTRUCTED
ROOTZONES 2012
MAY 20 – 24, 2012
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA (USA)

Thank you for your interest in supporting CONSTRUCTED ROOTZONES 2012.

For more details, questions, and inquiries, please contact:

Mike Fidanza, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology
(Plant and Soil Sciences)
Pennsylvania State University
Ph: 610.396.6330
Cell: 484.888.6714
fidanza@psu.edu