Some Allegheny College environmental science faculty have been researching, teaching, and implementing changes over time that entire data sets have shifted, new vocabulary introduced, and powerful technology has accelerated actionable advances in the field.
Professor Bowden’s focus has been on one of the key elements of climate — the emission of carbon and the ability of soil and forests to harness it. To research the best ways to maximize the carbon benefits of forest soil, Bowden’s classes get their hands dirty in the 300 acres of research reserve owned by Allegheny, the Bousson Experimental Forest, and many research centers around the world. Bowden works very closely with Professor Eric Pallant, who is recognized as Allegheny’s premier soils expert and advocate. Pallant’s students regularly cite their time with him as deeply impactful.
In turn, Allegheny College students have played a role in the evolution of forest management. From a world-class chemist in Toronto to wheat farmers in Nebraska, field work is done in tandem with professionals who benefit from students’ work.
