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U.S. National Committee for Soil Sciences (USNC/SS)

The National Academy of Sciences withdrew as the U.S. adhering member of the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS), effective July 1, 2026, and no longer serves as the U.S. adhering body to the Union. As a result, the U.S. National Committee for Soil Sciences (USNC/SS) has been dissolved. This page is retained for historical purposes and reflects the National Academy of Sciences’ former relationship with the International Union of Soil Sciences.

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The U.S. National Committee for Soil Sciences (USNC/SS) represents the interests of the U.S. soil science community in the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) and provides leadership in the advancement of soil science nationally and internationally. The committee advises The National Academies in all matters pertaining to the IUSS and supports U.S. participation in the international arena. To identify relevant issues for the committee to address, the USNC communicates with professional societies and organizations.

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Ourania Kosti

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Diamond de Guzman

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