Dr. Lauren Pool
Clinical Assistant Professor of Agriculture
Online Master of Agriculture Coordinator
Email: lpool@wtamu.edu
Phone: 806-443-1158
Professional Profile
Dr. Pool joined the Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Science in 2019. She earned a B.S. in Plant and Soil Sciences from Oklahoma State University and an M.S. in Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences from Tarleton State University. She completed a Ph.D. in Plant and Soil Sciences through Texas Tech University in 2024. Currently, she serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Agriculture and coordinates the online Master of Agriculture (M.Ag.) degree program.
Teaching and Related Service
Dr. Pool has experience teaching a variety of Plant, Soil, and Environmental Science courses, including Fundamentals of Soil Science, Soil Fertility, Soil Morphology and Classification, Soil and Water Conservation, and Global Ag and the Environment. She currently teaches undergraduate and graduate-level courses online. She also co-coaches the WT Soil Judging Team.
Research and Creative Activity
Dr. Pool's research interests include soil and environmental health, undergraduate research experiences, online education, and science pedagogy.