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Dr. Tatum Simms

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF AGRICULTURE

EDUCATION HISTORY

  • PH.D- University of Arkansas
  • MA-University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
  • BA- College of Agriculture, Science & Education

Dr. Tatum Simms is a passionate and dedicated agricultural scientist with a strong background in soil science and environmental research. Dr. Simms's research focuses on understanding the effects of various soil amendments, particularly electrochemically precipitated struvite, on soil properties and crop responses. Her work has implications for sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation. She earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences from the University of Arkansas, specializing in Soil Science. Her dissertation focused on the effects of electrochemically precipitated struvite on soil properties and crop response. Prior to this, she completed a Master of Science in Agriculture Regulations at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, with a thesis on reducing copper phytotoxicity in sweetpotatoes using biochar. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor of Technology in Agricultural Production and Food Systems from Nova Scotia Agricultural College/CASE in Jamaica and included a Diploma in Teaching Secondary Education from the Joint Board of Teacher Education/University of the West Indies and an Associate of Science in General Agriculture from the College of Agriculture, Science, and Education, also in Jamaica.

Dr. Simms is currently an Assistant Professor of Agriculture at 天美mv传媒, where she teaches Soil Science, Forage Crops, Vegetable Production, Principles of Plant Science, and a Capstone Senior Seminar. She is actively involved in mentoring students, contributing to scholarly activities, and advising the 天美mv传媒 Minorities in Agriculture Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) collegiate chapter. Her previous teaching experience includes roles as a high school science teacher and examiner for the Caribbean Examinations Council.

Dr. Tatum Simms is a passionate and dedicated agricultural scientist with a strong background in soil science and environmental research. Dr. Simms's research focuses on understanding the effects of various soil amendments, particularly electrochemically precipitated struvite, on soil properties and crop responses. Her work has implications for sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation. She earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences from the University of Arkansas, specializing in Soil Science. Her dissertation focused on the effects of electrochemically precipitated struvite on soil properties and crop response. Prior to this, she completed a Master of Science in Agriculture Regulations at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, with a thesis on reducing copper phytotoxicity in sweetpotatoes using biochar. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor of Technology in Agricultural Production and Food Systems from Nova Scotia Agricultural College/CASE in Jamaica and included a Diploma in Teaching Secondary Education from the Joint Board of Teacher Education/University of the West Indies and an Associate of Science in General Agriculture from the College of Agriculture, Science, and Education, also in Jamaica.

Dr. Simms is currently an Assistant Professor of Agriculture at 天美mv传媒, where she teaches Soil Science, Forage Crops, Vegetable Production, Principles of Plant Science, and a Capstone Senior Seminar. She is actively involved in mentoring students, contributing to scholarly activities, and advising the 天美mv传媒 Minorities in Agriculture Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) collegiate chapter. Her previous teaching experience includes roles as a high school science teacher and examiner for the Caribbean Examinations Council.

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Published Works

  1. Simms, T., Brye, K. (2024). Early Season Wheat Response to Electrochemically Precipitated Struvite in Various Soils in the Greenhouse, Fayetteville, AR. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition.
  2. Simms, T., Brye, K. (2024). Soil Profile Distribution of Nutrients In Contrasting Soils Amended With Struvite And Other Conventional Phosphorus Fertilizers, Fayetteville, AR. Agrosystems, Geosciences, & Environment Journal.
  3. Simms, T., Brye, K. (2024). Leaching Characteristics of Electrochemically Precipitated Struvite Compared to Other Common Phosphorus Fertilizers in Differing Soils, Fayetteville, AR. Soil Science Society of America Journal.
  4. Simms, T., Brye, K. (2023). Soil Chemical Property Changes over Time from Struvite Compared to Other Fertilizer-Phosphorus Sources in Multiple Soils, Fayetteville, AR. Agricultural Sciences Journal.
  5. Simms, T., Brye, K. (2023). Electrochemically Precipitated Struvite Effects on Soil Property and Crop Response, Fayetteville, AR. Proquest.
  6. Simms, T., Chen, H., Mahato, G. (2020). Dose-dependent Effect of Biochar as Soil Amendment on Reducing Copper Phytotoxicity and Mobility. International Journal of Environmental Research.

Oral Presentations

  1. Simms, T., Brye, K. (2023). Agronomic Efficacy of Electrochemically Precipitated Struvite in Non-Vernalized Wheat. ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO.
  2. Simms, T., Brye, K. (2023). Soil pH and Phosphorus Behavior from Electrochemically Precipitated Struvite in a Plant-less Moist-soil Incubation Experiment. Minorities in Agriculture Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) 37th Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.
  3. Simms, T. (2022). Electrochemically Precipitated Struvite Effects on Soil Property & Crop Response. Corteva DELTA Symposium, Indianapolis, IN.

Honors and Awards

  1. 天美mv传媒 Department of Agriculture and Tourism Research Excellence Award (April 2024)
  2. Corteva DELTA Symposium Scholarship/Participant (August 2022)
  3. 3rd Place, Graduate Research Poster Contest, MANRRS National Conference (March 2022)
  4. MANRRS Gold Scholarship (Sponsored by ZINPRO) (March 2022)
  5. Graduate and Professional Student鈥檚 Congress (GPSC) Travel Grant (March 2022)
  6. Bayer Encompass Scholar (November 2021)
  7. MANRRS LEaD Mentee (November 2021)
  8. Bayer Diversity Initiative Scholar (October 2021)
  9. 1st Place, Graduate Research Poster Contest, MANRRS National Conference (April 2021)
  10. GPSC Travel Grant (November 2020)
  11. 3rd Place Poster Competition, ASA, CSSA, and SSSA Annual Meeting (November 2018)
  12. Youth in Agriculture Top Teacher, Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Denbigh (August 2009)

Research Support

  • Arkansas Communiversity Statewide Partnerships And Agri-Stem Pathways For Underrepresented Students
  • USDANIFA- WAMS
  • Co-PD
  • 2024-2027
  • Total $190,000; Sub-awarded $16,500

Recently Taught Courses

  • AGEG 3203 - SOIL/WATER/FOREST CONSER
  • AGPS 1024 - PRINCIPLES OF PLANT SCIENCE
  • AGSS 2014 - SOILS

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