Tom Yates
Associate Professor
Soil Science
University of Saskatchewan
Canada
Biography
I was born and raised in southern Saskatchewan. In addition to my university education (which includes training in physical anthropology and archaeology) I have worked as an exploration geologist in Northern Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the NWT, and as a geological technician in the oil fields of Alberta. My work experience also includes two years as an agronomist and two years in university administration. I like traveling, especially experiencing landscapes as much as the people and places within them.
Research Interest
My past research has included spatial relationships of nitrogen availability indices, spatial and temporal relationships of soil nitrous oxide emissions, and the translocation of soil due to tillage. Currently I am using my position to explore teaching concepts and application of assessment relevant to experiential learning; well suited to soil science and environmental education. I am also interested in pedology, land use, and Saskatchewan landscapes.
Publications
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Yates TT. 29. Discovery, Integration, Communication, and Engagement: Learning Through Scaffolds in a Field-Based Course. Collected Essays on Learning and Teaching. 2012 Jun 19;5:167-71.
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Minielly CM, Rehman D, Bachmann E, Natcher D, Peak D, Yates T. Visualizing relationships in interdisciplinary research with Geographic Information Systems: A case study utilizing food security research in Sahelian West Africa. USURJ: University of Saskatchewan Undergraduate Research Journal. 2015 Dec 7;2(1).
