CURRICULUM VITAE OF JESSICA G. DAVIS
RANK: Professor
DATE OF APPOINTMENT: September, 1995
EDUCATION:
B.S. 1983 Cornell University - Agronomy
M.S. 1984 Texas Tech University - Soil Science
Ph.D. 1989 Texas A&M; University - Soil Science
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Professor, Colorado State University, 2001-present
Associate Professor, Colorado State University, 1995-2001
Assistant Professor, University of Georgia, 1989-1995
Junior Scientist, TropSoils, U.S. Agency for International Development, Niger,
West Africa, 1986-1987
Instructor, Texas A&M University, 1985-1986
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Dr. Davis is responsible for the Environmental Soils Extension and Research
Program for Colorado. Her research and extension programs emphasize using manure
to improve soil properties while protecting water quality and economically and
environmentally sound fertilizer utilization. She has worked with feedlot, dairy,
swine, layer, and broiler manures to determine optimum application methods and
rates while protecting both ground and surface water quality.
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS:
Davis, J.G. 1994. Managing plant nutrients for optimum water use efficiency
and water conservation. Adv. in Agron. 53:85-120.
Davis, J.G. (ed.). 1996. Use of Chaos Theory in Soil Science. Soil Science
Society of America Spec. Pub. Madison, WI. In review.
Davis-Carter, J.G., and L.M. Shuman. 1993. Influence of texture and
pH of kaolinitic soils on zinc fractions and zinc uptake by peanuts. Soil
Sci. 155:376-384.
Gascho, G.J., and J.G. Davis. 1994. Mineral nutrition. In J. Smartt
(ed.) The Groundnut Crop. Chapman & Hall Publishers: London. pp. 214-254.
Truman, C.C., G.J. Gascho, J.G. Davis, and R.D. Wauchope. 1993. Seasonal
phosphorus losses in runoff from a Coastal Plain soil. J. Prod. Ag. 6:507-513.
TOTAL PUBLICATIONS: 284
Book Chapters: 9
Journal Articles: 32
Bulletins: 5
Scientific Conference Papers: 21
Reports: 80
Abstracts: 58
Other Publications: 79
THESES AND/OR DISSERTATIONS SUPERVISED
5 M.S. Completed, 3 M.S. Underway
COURSES TAUGHT:
Dr. Davis teaches AN448/SC448 (Manure Management and the Environment) and contributes
to SC564 (Soil Chemical Analysis). She teaches nutrient management planning
workshops throughout the Rocky Mountain region.
GRANTS:
Dr. Davis has received over $2.5 million in grant funds. Current funding sources
include U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, US Department of Agriculture,
and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
AWARDS:
1988, J. Fielding Reed Fellowship, Potash and Phosphate Institute.
1995, Distinguished Research Award, Sigma Xi, Tifton, GA branch.
1996, Educational Materials Awards Program, American Society of Agronomy, Division
A-4 Extension Agronomy--display category.
1996, Certificate of Merit in Research, United States Department of Agriculture.
1998, Educational Materials Awards Program, American Society of Agronomy, Division
A-4 Extension Agronomy--newsletter category.
1999, Novartis Crop Protection Recognition Award, American Society of Agronomy.
2000, F.A. Anderson Distinguished Service Award, Colorado State University Cooperative
Extension.
2001, Certificate of Appreciation, United States Department of Agriculture Natural
Resources Conservation Service.
SELECTED SERVICE AND/OR OUTREACH ACTIVITIES:
Chair, Division S-6 (Soil and Water Management and Conservation), Soil Science
Society of America (1999).
President, Colorado Extension Specialists Association (1999).
President, Western Society of Soil Science (2002-2003).
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