CONTACT INFORMATION
 for Dr. Amy L. Shober, Assistant Professor

address: Soil and Water Science
14625 C.R. 672, Wimauma, FL  33598
phone: (813) 633-4150
SC514-6840
FAX (813) 634-0001
email: alshober@ufl.edu

 Dissertations and Theses


A.L. Shober. 2006. Ph.D. Dissertation. University of Delaware. Phosphorus speciation and solubility in soils amended with animal manures and municipal biosolids: Implications for water quality.

      A.L. Shober. 2002. M.S. Thesis. Pennsylvania State University. Assessing the effects of biosolids application on soil and crop quality.

Proposals

      Sims, J.T., Shober, A.L., G.S. Toor, D.L. Sparks, and D. Hesterberg. 2005. Phosphorus Speciation in Biosolids and Manures: Implications for Water Quality. Brookhaven National Lab, National Synchrotron Light Source (BNL-NSLS). Awarded 6 days of general user access to beamline X-19A.

Conference Proceedings and Presentations

      Shober, A.L., J.T. Sims, and D.L. Hesterberg. 2005. Characterization of Phosphorus Species in Biosolids and Dairy Manure Using XANES Spectroscopy. Poster: 2005 Southern Extension Research Activity (SERA-17) Phosphorus Workgroup Annual Meeting, Banff, Alberta, Canada.

      Shober, A.L. and J.T. Sims. 2004. Effects of Reducing Conditions on Phosphorus Solubility in Biosolids- and Manure-Amended Soils. In Abstr., 2004 ASA-SSSA-CSSA Annual Meetings, Seattle, WA.

      Shober, A.L. and J.T. Sims. 2004. Integrating Source Coefficients into Risk Assessments for Phosphorus Loss to Water. In Abstr., 2004 ASA-SSSA-CSSA Annual Meetings, Seattle, WA.

      Shober, A.L. and J.T. Sims. 2004. Risk Assessment for Phosphorus Loss from Soils Amended with Organic Residuals. Seminar: Institute of Grasslands and Environmental Research, Okehampton, UK.

      Shober, A.L. and J.T. Sims. 2004. Integrating Source Coefficients into Risk Assessments for Phosphorus Loss to Water. In Abstr., 4th International Phosphorus Workshop, Wageningen, The Netherlands. 

      Sims, J.T., F.J. Coale, J. White, A.L. Shober, R.O. Maguire, and C.J. Penn. 2004. Biosolids effect on phosphorus in soils and runoff: Environmental policy implications. In Abstr., 4th International Phosphorus Workshop, Wageningen, The Netherlands.

      Archibald, D.D., A.L. Shober, and R.K. Randhawa. 2004. Evaluation of Two Types of Infrared Methods to Characterize Soil Organic Carbon. In Abstr., 2004 FACSS Annual Meeting, Portland, OR.

      Shober, A.L., J.T. Sims, F. Coale, and J. White. 2003. Temporal Changes in Phosphorus Fractionation in Biosolids-Amended Soils: Relationships to Phosphorus Losses in Runoff. In Abstr., 2003 ASA-SSSA-CSSA Annual Meetings, Denver, CO.

      Shober, A.L. and J.T. Sims. 2002. Phosphorus Based Management for Municipal Biosolids: National Survey of Current Status and Future Trends. In Abstr., 2002 ASA-SSSA-CSSA Annual Meetings, Indianapolis, IN.

      Shober, A.L., R.C. Stehouwer, and K.E. MacNeal. 2001. Trace element fractionation and crop uptake correlation in soils receiving biosolids. In Abstr.,2001 ASA-SSSA-CSSA Annual Meetings, Charlotte, NC.

      Shober, A.L., R.C. Stehouwer, and K.E. MacNeal. 2001. Changes in soil and crop quality parameters due to the agronomic application of biosolids. In Abstr., 2000 ASA-SSSA-CSSA Annual Meetings, Minneapolis, MN.

Awards and Distinctions

  • Presidential Management Fellowship Finalist, 2006.
  • J. Fielding Reed/Potash and Phosphate Institute (PPI) Fellowship, 2005.
  • Hazel Burgett Endowed Philanthropic Education Organization (P.E.O.) Scholar Award, 2004 – 2005.
  • The Chancellor’s List, 2004-2005.
  • Outstanding Graduate Student Presentation, 2nd place, 2004 NEBASA Annual Meetings

Institute of Soil and Environmental Quality Pre-Doctoral Fellowship Recipient, 2002-present.

· Gerald T. Gentry Award for Excellence in Graduate Research, Pennsylvania State University. 2002.

  • Outstanding Graduate Student Presentation, 3rd place, 2001 NEBASA Ann. Mtg.
  • Magna Cum Laude, Environmental Science & Chemistry, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, 1998.
  • Virginia Tech Chemistry Academic Excellence Award, 1998.
  • American Institute of Chemists Outstanding Senior Award, 1998.
  • Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, 1997.
  • Golden Key National Honour Society, 1997.
  • All-American Scholar, 1995.
  • Walter S. Newman Scholarship, 1994.

Affiliations and Professional Activities

Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)

American Society of Agronomy (ASA)

Southern Extension Research Activity (SERA-17) – Phosphorus Workgroup

·        Soil/Manure Testing Workgroup Member

·        Participated in inter-laboratory sample exchange and testing to standardize the manure water extractable P test protocol.

Mid-Atlantic Regional Water Quality Program (CREES)

·        Participated in regional workshops to develop a consensus on standardized Phosphorus Source Coefficient values for use in the P Index.

Activities

  • Volunteer Judge, Elkton Middle School Science Fair, April 2005.
  • Volunteer Instructor, Dept. of Plant & Soil Sciences Scholars Day, UD, October 2004.

·        Virginia Tech Alumni Association First State Chapter, Community Service Activity & Winter Dinner Coordinator, 2002 – present.

  • Volunteer Instructor, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Introduction to Agricultural Majors for DE High School Students, UD, 2004.
  • Volunteer Instructor, Institute of Soil & Environmental Quality (ISEQ)/Delaware 4-H Environmental Camp, Summer 2002 – 2005.
  • Dept. of Crop & Soil Sciences Faculty, Staff and Student Affairs Committee (PSU), 2001 – 2002 Academic Year.

·        Dept. of Crop & Soil Sciences Lunchroom Committee (PSU), 2001-2002.

  • Volunteer, Ag Progress Days Tour Guide (PSU), 2000.
  • Alpha Zeta Honor Fraternity: Sergeant-At-Arms, August 1997 – May 1998; Pledge Committee, August 1996 – April 1997.
  • Environmental Science Student Organization (VPI&SU): Vice-President, January 1997 – December 1997 and August 1995 – August 1996; Acting President, August 1996 – December 1996.