Cole D. Gross PhD Student, Soil Science Department of Renewable Resources University of Alberta 442 Earth Sciences Building Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E3 cgross@ualberta.ca RESEARCH INTERESTS Carbon sequestration in terrestrial ecosystems Soil nutrition with a focus on sustainable resource management and longterm productivity Soil ecology, biogeochemistry, and hydrology specifically deep soil processes and controls on nutrient cycling Biogeochemical and physical controls on carbon cycling at the interface between aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems EDUCATION PhD Department of Renewable Resources, University of Alberta, anticipated June 2021. Soil Science. Thesis: Carbon Storage in Agroforestry Systems and Deep Soils: Controls on Soil Organic Carbon Accumulation and Mineralization. MSc School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, University of Washington, June 2017. Forest Soils. Thesis: Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Stocks: Underestimation with Common Sampling Methods, and Effects of Thinning and Fertilization Treatments in a Coastal Pacific Northwest Forest. 3.99 GPA. Northwest University and Pensacola State College, May 2011 May 2013. Biological Sciences/Nursing (70+ credit hours). 3.90 GPA. BA University of West Florida, August 2010. Philosophy/Religious Studies, concentration in Environmental Studies/Natural Science (70+ credit hours). Graduated magna cum laude. PROFESSIONAL AND VOLUNTEER HISTORY July 2017 present. Research Assistant and Student Project Lead, Department of Renewable Resources, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. February 2016 September 2017. Website Developer and Manager, Society of American Foresters University of Washington Chapter, June 2015 June 2017. Teaching Assistant, Introduction to Environmental Science, School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, University of Washington, January 2017 June 2017. Center for Learning and Undergraduate
C. D. Gross CV, Page 2 Enrichment (CLUE) Session Leader, Introduction to Environmental Science, School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, University of Washington, November 2016 March 2017. Scientist Mentor, Bryant Elementary School, June September 2016. Soils Intern, Habitat Conservation Plan, Washington State Department of Natural Resources, Forest Resources Division, Olympia, WA. June 2015 August 2016. Website Developer and Manager, Society for Ecological Restoration University of Washington Chapter, June 2015 May 2016. Manager, Whitman Walk Restoration Area, Society for Ecological Restoration University of Washington Chapter, June September 2015. Science Interpretive Volunteer, Pacific Science Center, November 2014 August 2015. Herbarium Volunteer, Otis Douglas Hyde Herbarium, University of Washington Botanic Gardens, February May 2013. Student Nurse Clinical Practice, Overlake Hospital Medical Center, Bellevue, WA; and Fairfax Behavioral Health Hospital: Adolescent Unit, Kirkland, WA. March 2010 September 2011. Youth Counselor and Outreach Leader Volunteer, Calvary Chapel of Pensacola, Pensacola, FL. September 2010 April 2011. K-12 Tutor, Achieve Success; A+ In Home Tutoring, Inc.; and Abacus In-Home Tutoring, Inc., Pensacola, FL. RESEARCH AND LABORATORY EXPERIENCE Carbon storage in agroforestry systems and deep soils: Controls on soil organic carbon accumulation and mineralization: University of Alberta/Scott Chang (Professor), Jin-Hyeob Kwak (Postdoctoral Research Assistant), Prem Pokharel (PhD Student), July 2017 present This study examines the impact of agroforestry systems on carbon storage and greenhouse gas emissions, as well as soil organic carbon persistence, solubility, and vulnerability in agricultural and forested areas in both surface and deep soils Thinning treatments reduce deep soil carbon and nitrogen in a coastal pacific northwest forest: School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, University of Washington/Rob Harrison (Professor), Eric Turnblom (Associate Professor), and Jason James (PhD Student), June 2015 June 2017 This study examines the response of soil carbon and nitrogen to thinning and fertilization treatments and whether the effects, if any,
C. D. Gross CV, Page 3 are depth dependent (i.e., whether surface soil is affected more than deep soil or vice versa) A deeper look at soil organic carbon: School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, University of Washington/Rob Harrison (Professor), April 2016 present This study examines soil organic carbon (SOC) sequestration in terrestrial ecosystems, including (1) the relative contributions of organic matter sources to SOC, (2) microbial controls on SOC dynamics, (3) SOC accumulation and mineralization mechanisms, and (4) dissolved organic carbon fluxes Quantifying and comparing soil carbon stocks: Underestimation with common sampling methods: School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, University of Washington/Rob Harrison (Professor), June 2015 present This study compares three soil sampling methods for estimating SOC stocks: clod, core, and excavation Coupling solid- and liquid-phase soil organic matter analyses to understand the consequences of forest conversion and management on Brazilian Oxisols: School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, University of Washington/David Butman (Assistant Professor), Rob Harrison (Professor), and Jason James (PhD Student), August 2016 present This study examines the age, lability, and quality of dissolved organic matter that leaches out of soil at the interface between aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems Remediation of lead and cadmium contaminated soil using biochar and its effects on carbon dioxide emissions: School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, University of Washington/Rob Harrison (Professor) and Ling Jiang (Visiting Professor), April August 2015 Cycling of nutrients and organic matter in deep forest soils: School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, University of Washington/Rob Harrison (Professor) and Jason James (PhD Student), January June 2015 Assessing biogeochemical and physical controls on regional red tide harmful algal blooms: Department of Environmental Studies, University of West Florida/Matthew Schwartz (Assistant Professor), September 2008 August 2009 Applied GRANTS SFI Conservation & Community Partnerships Grant Program: Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI Inc.), 2016-2017 ($10,000)
C. D. Gross CV, Page 4 HONORS & AWARDS University of Alberta Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship: University of Alberta, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, 2017-2018 ($10,000) Robert J. Luxmoore Graduate Student Travel Award: Soil Science Society of America, October 2017 ($1,000) Outstanding Student Presentation Award, 1st place: University of Washington School of Environmental and Forest Sciences Graduate Student Symposium, 2017 ($20) Leadership Certificate: Graduate Student Leadership Conference, Tri-Societies (ASA, CSSA, and SSSA) International Annual Meeting, 2016 Graduate School Fund for Excellence and Innovation Scholarship: University of Washington, November 2016 ($300) College of the Environment Student Scholarship: University of Washington College of the Environment, November 2016 ($500) Director s Office Graduate Student Scholarship: University of Washington School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, April & November 2016 ($600) CAFS Meeting Scholarship: Center for Advanced Forestry Systems, 2016 (~$1,000) Gold Academic Scholarship: Northwest University, 2012-2013 ($18,000) Environmental Steward Scholarship: Air & Waste Management Association, 2009 ($800) Non-Florida Tuition Grant: University of West Florida, 2008-2010 ($15,000) Societies Northwest Forest Soils Council, 2017 American Geophysical Union, 2016 present Xi Sigma Pi Forestry Honors Society, 2016 present American Society of Agronomy, 2015 present Crop Science Society of America, 2015 present Soil Science Society of America, 2015 present Society of American Foresters, 2016 2017 Society for Ecological Restoration, 2015 2016 LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America (ACS) Graduate Student Committee, Member-SSSA, January 2017 present ACS Meeting 2017 Graduate Student Leadership Conference Committee, Member, January 2017 October 2017 Society of American Foresters University of Washington Chapter, Chair, June 2016 September 2017 University of Washington School of Environmental and Forest Sciences Graduate Student Symposium, Organizer, January 2017 March 2017
C. D. Gross CV, Page 5 University of Washington School of Environmental and Forest Sciences Natural Resources Career Fair, Organizer, January 2017 February 2017 Society for Ecological Restoration University of Washington Chapter, Officer, June 2015 August 2016 Dead Elk Society, Officer, June 2015 August 2016 Society of American Foresters University of Washington Chapter, Vice Chair, October 2015 June 2016 Independent Study Course Undergraduate Research, School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, University of Washington, Supervisor, March June 2016 BIBLIOGRAPHY Oral Presentations Gross, C.D., J.N. James, E.C. Turnblom, and R.B. Harrison. 2017. Soil carbon response to thinning and fertilization treatments in a coastal Pacific Northwest forest. Tri-Societies (ASA, CSSA, and SSSA) International Annual Meeting. James, J.N, C.D. Gross, R.B. Harrison, and D.E. Butman. 2017. Coupling solid- and liquid-phase soil organic matter analyses to understand the consequences of forest conversion and management on Brazilian Oxisols. Tri-Societies (ASA, CSSA, and SSSA) International Annual Meeting. Northwest forest. University of Washington Stand Management Cooperative (SMC) Annual Spring Meeting and Database Workshop. Northwest forest. University of Washington School of Environmental and Forest Sciences 14 th Annual Graduate Student Symposium (GSS). thinning treatments on subsurface soil carbon and nitrogen. Tri-Societies (ASA, CSSA, and SSSA) International Annual Meeting. thinning treatments on subsurface soil carbon and nitrogen. University of Washington Stand Management Cooperative (SMC) Annual Fall Meeting. Gross, C.D., P.W. Footen, J.N. James, A.J. Himes, and R.B. Harrison. 2016. Forest management impacts on soil carbon: Case studies from wet coastal to dry interior PNW forests (Invited Presentation). Symposium: Management impacts on soil organic carbon, hydrology, and biotic communities, Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) Regional Conference. Gross, C.D. 2016. An assessment of native plant species vigor and survival at an urban restoration site in relation to climate, topography, geology, and soil properties. Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) Regional Conference.
C. D. Gross CV, Page 6 thinning treatments on subsurface soil carbon and nitrogen. University of Washington Stand Management Cooperative (SMC) Annual Spring Meeting and Database Workshop. Gross, C.D., J.N. James, and R.B. Harrison. 2016. Soil nutrition: Effects of nitrogen fertilization and thinning treatments on subsurface carbon and nitrogen. University of Washington School of Environmental and Forest Sciences 13 th Annual Graduate Student Symposium (GSS). Poster Presentations Gross, C.D., J.N. James, R.B. Harrison, E.C. Turnblom. 2017. Soil carbon and Northwest forest. Northwest Forest Soils Council Winter Meeting. thinning treatments on subsurface soil carbon and nitrogen. American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting. thinning treatments on subsurface soil carbon and nitrogen. Northwest Wood-Based Biofuels + Co-Products Conference. thinning treatments on subsurface soil carbon and nitrogen. Center for Advanced Forestry Systems (CAFS) Annual Meeting. Gross, C.D., J.N. James, and R.B. Harrison. 2015. Soil nutrition: Effects of nitrogen fertilization and thinning treatments on subsurface carbon and nitrogen. Northwest Advanced Renewables Alliance (NARA) Annual Meeting. Invited Guest Lectures nitrogen stocks: Underestimation with common sampling methods, and effects of thinning and fertilization treatments in a coastal Pacific Northwest forest. Advanced Forest Soil Fertility and Chemistry (ESRM 414/SEFS 514), University of Washington School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, Northwest forest. Ecosystem Services Seminar Series (ESRM 429), University of Washington School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, Northwest forest. Soil Science and Conservation (ENVS 204), Seattle Central College, Gross, C.D., J.N. James, and R.B. Harrison. 2017. Soil carbon and nitrogen response to fertilization and thinning treatments in a coastal Pacific Northwest forest. Natural Science and the Environment (ENVS 204), Green River Community College, Auburn, WA.
C. D. Gross CV, Page 7 Manuscripts Gross, C.D. Anticipated 2018. A Guide to Forest Soil Management: South Puget Sound Region, Snoqualmie Unit. Washington State Department of Natural Resources, Olympia, WA. James, J.N., C.D. Gross, R.B. Harrison, and D.E. Butman. Anticipated 2018. Coupling solid- and liquid-phase soil organic matter analyses to understand the consequences of forest conversion and management on Brazilian Oxisols. Gross, C.D. and R.B. Harrison. Anticipated 2018. A deeper look at soil organic carbon. Gross, C.D., J.N. James, E.C. Turnblom, and R.B. Harrison. Anticipated 2018. Thinning treatments reduce deep soil carbon and nitrogen in a coastal Pacific Northwest forest. Gross, C.D. and R.B. Harrison. Anticipated 2018. Quantifying and comparing soil carbon stocks: Underestimation with common sampling methods.