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Dr. Benjamin Runkle

@drbenrunkle.bsky.social
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Prof @ University of Arkansas, Bio and Ag Engr, I research rice, greenhouse gases, water & carbon cycles, etc. Also a twin, uncle, AGU member & more 🌈🚴🏃🥐

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Dr. Benjamin Runkle @drbenrunkle.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Thanks @agu.org for highlighting this work!
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Ben Bond-Lamberty @benbondlamberty.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
Wow Ben, this is great. 👏 thanks for sharing!
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Dr. Benjamin Runkle @drbenrunkle.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
I loved putting these thoughts into the world! Thanks @avnimalh0tra.bsky.social for the shout out!
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Clarice Perryman @clariceperryman.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
We'll be hosting a session on #methane cycling & emissions across ecosystems again this year at #AGU2025! Submit your abstract by July 30 to join us in New Orleans for another year of great methane discussions! @drbenrunkle.bsky.social agu.confex.com/agu/agu25/pr...
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Dr. Benjamin Runkle @drbenrunkle.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
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Dr. Benjamin Runkle @drbenrunkle.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
I enjoyed finding my group's research in a 🍚🌾 newsletter from @michelledavis.bsky.social - stirthepot.substack.com/p/welcome-to... She gave our findings on more sustainable, climate-smart rice production a nice "Hell Yes"! 💪
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Troy Magney @troymagney.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
New Tansley review paper from Zoe Pierrat & friends in @newphyt.bsky.social linking proximal remote sensing with ecosystem fluxes! Synergies and best practices for hyperspectral reflectance, SIF, thermal, microwave and lidar 🌈🌲🗼🛰️🧪 nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Overview of proximal remote sensing instruments at a flux tower site. Shown are three eddy-covariance towers with sonic anemometers collecting data to derive ecosystem fluxes. Shown for spectral reflectance and solar-induced fluorescence (SIF) is a hyperspectral sensor with a narrow field-of-view (FOV) and multi-directional scanning capabilities (Sections II.1 and II.2). We also show the direct emission of SIF from the forest canopy (Section II.2). For thermal infrared radiation, we show a fixed thermal camera and thermal radiation coming from the canopy (Section II.3). For microwave, we show two potential arrangements with antenna A receiving direct signals from under open-sky conditions as well as signals that are reflected from the underlying vegetated surface, and antenna B receiving a direct signal that is propagated downward through the vegetation canopy and attenuated by its moisture content (Section II.4). We also show a light detection and ranging (LiDAR) instrument emitting light to get a 3D representation of canopy structure (Section II.5). Above the forest are a drone, aircraft, and satellite to emphasize the potential of proximal remote sensing to complement observations across scales. In the inset plot, we show sample reflectance spectra for vegetation and wet soil and highlight key wavelength ranges for spectral reflectance. We also show typical SIF retrieval windows and LiDAR emission windows. Next to the reflectance spectra, we show sample radiance in the thermal infrared region, with example spectra for warm soil and cool vegetation. Finally, we show key measurement wavelength bands for microwave backscatter.
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Dr. Benjamin Runkle @drbenrunkle.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Old Main at the University of Arkansas looked fantastic in this morning’s sunrise! 🌅
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Dr. Benjamin Runkle @drbenrunkle.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
I've been loving the lack of email the last week or so! How to bring this energy into 2025?
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Dr. Benjamin Runkle @drbenrunkle.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
Merry Christmas world! 🎅
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AGU Ecohydrology @aguecohydro.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
hello world! 👋
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AGU (American Geophysical Union) @agu.org · 14/12/2024
Wow! 🌍 Over 30,000 attendees from around the globe joined us in Washington, D.C., and online to explore What’s Next for Science at #AGU24. THANK YOU for an incredible week of collaboration and discovery! 🤝✨ We can’t wait to see you next year at #AGU25 in New Orleans! 🚀🌆
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biometlab @biometlab.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Here's our annual alumni meal photo at #agu24 The group cleaned up nicely, eh? Great to see everyone @jdfuentes.bsky.social @drbenrunkle.bsky.social @youngryel.bsky.social @vargaslab.bsky.social @jbfisher.bsky.social @arman-ahmadi.bsky.social @pattyoikawa.bsky.social @etechlab.bsky.social
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Dr. Benjamin Runkle @drbenrunkle.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
This morning’s NYT Connections 💯 ✍️
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Dr. Benjamin Runkle @drbenrunkle.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Bonjour! 🇫🇷
Me at the Eiffel Tower!
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Dr. Benjamin Runkle @drbenrunkle.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
We're hiring at the U. of Arkansas! Asst. Prof. with the aim of a research program focus on circular bioeconomy systems, teaching, service, and mentoring graduate students and research staff. Tenure will accrue in Dept. Biol. & Agric. Engr. Apply: uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UASYS/...
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Dr. Benjamin Runkle @drbenrunkle.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Roadrunner of suburbia! 🏘️ beep beep!
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Dr. Benjamin Runkle @drbenrunkle.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Nice to have a departmental running club! Today we were small, but mighty! With Terry and @retiranniku.bsky.social
Three runners on a sunny cold morning
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Dr. Benjamin Runkle @drbenrunkle.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Our campus’s most adored fall tree 🍁 is starting to get really lovely! (University of Arkansas)
The SCEN maple tree turning red
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Dr. Benjamin Runkle @drbenrunkle.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Still want to be able to bookmark!
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biometlab @biometlab.bsky.social · 11/11/2024
Eddy Fluxes and micromet just formed go.bsky.app/QjA83fc And ecohydrology Nice to see these affinity groups forming. This may end up better than the blue bird with the momentum i see. Spread the word to those who have not migrated
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Dr. Benjamin Runkle @drbenrunkle.bsky.social · 12/11/2024
Just look at the University of Arkansas! 🍂
Fall leaves in front of old main building
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Dr. Benjamin Runkle @drbenrunkle.bsky.social · 09/11/2024
I enjoyed visiting Austin this week! Hope my talk hooked ‘em. 😉 Fun to talk ag and sustainability to a broad engineering audience.
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Dr. Benjamin Runkle @drbenrunkle.bsky.social · 01/11/2024
I'd be more productive this week if I didn't have FIVE HOURS of cyber/research security trainings to listen to! Truly SCARY
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Dr. Benjamin Runkle @drbenrunkle.bsky.social · 20/10/2024
Wonderful visit to Portland OR that included good walking, views, Japanese gardens, and food with @happygeojill.bsky.social!
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Clarice Perryman @clariceperryman.bsky.social · 10/07/2024
#AGU24 deadline is 3 weeks away! We are looking forward to another great session on #methane dynamics across ecosystems with invited speakers Sara Knox and Jonas Stage Sø! Submit to B023 by July 31 to join us! @drbenrunkle.bsky.social agu.confex.com/agu/agu24/pr...
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Building a More Complete Representation of Methane Dynamics Across Earth's Ecosystems
Accurately measuring and predicting methane (CH4) fluxes is crucial for enhancing modeling capabilities to respond effectively to climate and land-use change. However, our incomplete understanding of ...
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Clarice Perryman @clariceperryman.bsky.social · 22/06/2024
It's the time of year again...got cool new methane results? Submit to our #AGU24 session! B023: Building a More Complete Representation of Methane Dynamics Across Earth's Ecosystems agu.confex.com/agu/agu24/pr...
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Dr. Benjamin Runkle @drbenrunkle.bsky.social · 23/01/2024
Happy to share news of a recent grant to support better understanding of methane dynamics in rice production fields. Thanks to the NRCS and many farm partners; postdoc opportunity may come soon…
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Study Seeks to Refine Knowledge About Climate Impact of Rice Farming
The three-year project will help the National Resources Conservation Service​ decide incentives for farmers who implement mitigation strategies.
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Dr. Benjamin Runkle @drbenrunkle.bsky.social · 14/01/2024
The degrees have doubled since I woke up! 1°➡️2°! 🥶
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Dr. Benjamin Runkle @drbenrunkle.bsky.social · 07/11/2023
Gap-filled time series: full of gaps or the gaps have been filled? 🕳️ 🕳️ 🕳️
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Dr. Benjamin Runkle @drbenrunkle.bsky.social · 18/10/2023
Some wonderful speakers and thinkers at the International Rice Congress in Manila today! 🌾 🍚 🍙 lots of ways to frame sustainability and productivity, some translate across geographies and ecologies, some are more unique.
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Dr. Jennifer Glass (she/her) @methanojen.bsky.social · 06/10/2023
For those on the job market in biogeosciences, the AGU Biogeosciences DEI committee has compiled a list of job boards for academic, government, and industry positions. We hope this helps you broaden your job searches. The job board is at: connect.agu.org/biogeoscienc... (scroll down on page):
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Dr. Benjamin Runkle @drbenrunkle.bsky.social · 21/09/2023
For the upcoming first day of fall, asking for a way to bookmark skeets 🍁 🍂
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Dr. Benjamin Runkle @drbenrunkle.bsky.social · 19/09/2023
Love being back out biking. The Razorback Greenway is the gem of northwest Arkansas. 🚴
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Dr. Benjamin Runkle @drbenrunkle.bsky.social · 17/09/2023
What happened when this butterfly flapped its wings?
A monarch looking butterfly on flowers
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Dr. Benjamin Runkle @drbenrunkle.bsky.social · 15/09/2023
Slept 8 full hours and woke up to get wordle in 2 💪😃
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Dr. Benjamin Runkle @drbenrunkle.bsky.social · 30/07/2023
I loved visiting Little Rock this week- nice sunset and a good town.
Sunset over a bridge over the Arkansas River at Little Rock
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Dr. Benjamin Runkle @drbenrunkle.bsky.social · 03/07/2023
The Fayetteville Farmers Market was giving this weekend 🌸🌼💐🌺
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