Dr. Lauren Pool
Assistant Professor of Plant, Soil, and Enviromental Sciences
Office: Happy State Bank Academic and Research Building, Room 340
Email: lpool@wtamu.edu
Phone: 806-651-3580
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 a 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. Dr. Pool is a member of the American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), Soil Science Society of America (SSSA), North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA), and Professional Soil Scientists Association of Texas (PSSAT).
Teaching and Related Service
Dr. Pool teaches Plant, Soil, and Environmental Science courses including Fundamentals of Soil Science, Soil Fertility, Soil Morphology and Classification, Soil and Water Conservation, and others. She also coaches the Soil Judging Team and advises the Agronomy Club.
Research and Creative Activity
Dr. Pool's research interests include Environmental Soil Health Management in Agricultural and Rangeland Environments. She also conducts research on Soil Science Pedagogy and undergraduate research experiences.