Dr. Nick Balster

Professor

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Biography

Nick Balster is a professor specializing in Soil Environmental Sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. His research interests encompass Soil Ecology and Plant Physiological Ecology, focusing on energy material cycling and natural anthropogenic interactions within various ecosystems including forests, grasslands, and urban environments. He has significant expertise in stable isotope ecology and environmental education, particularly in the context of nutrition management for nursery soils and tree physiology. His work addresses production responses and ecosystem reactions to global change, as well as urban ecosystem processes, invasive ecology, and biodiversity. Balster's contributions aim to enhance the understanding of ecological dynamics, contributing to sustainable management and conservation strategies.

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Professor

— Present

University of Wisconsin–Madison • Madison, WI

Professor in the Department of Soil Science specializing in Soil Ecology and Plant Physiological Ecology.

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences