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Christine Sprunger

@sprunger.bsky.social
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Associate Professor of Soil Health at Michigan State University based at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station.

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MSU Plant Resilience Institute @msupri.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
How do flooding and temperature interact to affect corn establishment? A new study co-authored by @sprunger.bsky.social examines how early-season flooding affects corn emergence, root growth, and soil nitrogen availability across a range of temperatures. 🔗 link.springer.com/article/10.1...
The image is an announcement for a new publication from the MSU Plant Resilience Institute. At the top, a green banner displays the title "NEW PRI PUBLICATION" in bold white text. Below is the paper title in white over a textured green background: “Flooding temperature affected corn (Zea mays L.) emergence and root growth.” There is a circular headshot photo on the left of a woman in a black shirt and glasses smiling in a sunflower field. To the right is a diagram outlining the experimental design. Text at the bottom, states: “Neththasinghe et al., Plant and Soil (2026).” with the wordmark logos for Michigan State University and the Plant Resilience Institute underneath.
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Christine Sprunger @sprunger.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
MSU is looking for the next Director of AgBioResearch! This position is an upper admin admin position and the successful candidate will report to the Associate Provost and Dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. wittkieffer.com/positions/a1...
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Director, AgBioResearch
Michigan State University (MSU) seeks a collaborative and strategic leader to serve as the next Director of AgBioResearch. Applications, nominations, and expressions of interest are invited.  Michigan...
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MSU Plant Resilience Institute @msupri.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
A heartfelt thank you to our members, alumni, and collaborators who attended the 2026 PRI Retreat and 10th Anniversary Celebration! Together, we will continue to pursue meaningful solutions to the grand challenges of the 21st Century for decades to come. #PRI10 See more photos: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCTEpZ
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Christine Sprunger @sprunger.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Soil Ecologists - pleas encourage your students to apply for funds to cover registration fees for this year's ESA Annual Meetings. More info and application here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Annals of Applied Biology @annalsapplbio.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
#OpenAccess The impact of short-term flooding on soil microbial communities, soil nitrogen and maize productivity in clay loam soils of Ohio, United States 👉 doi.org/10.1111/aab.70107 @sprunger.bsky.social @kelloggbiostn.bsky.social @msupri.bsky.social
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W.K. Kellogg Biological Station @kelloggbiostn.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
KBS is hiring! We're looking for someone to join us as a human resources coordinator. It's a full-time position with a possible hybrid work schedule. Check out the listing, and please share with anyone who might be a good fit. careers.msu.edu/jobs/unit-hu...
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Unit Human Resources Coordinator - Hickory Corners, Michigan, United States
Position Summary The Kellogg Biological Station (KBS) is seeking a Unit Human Resources Coordinator to join the KBS Administrative Team, be a key contributor in a dynamic office environment, and…
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Christine Sprunger @sprunger.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Check out our latest - exploring soil health across the KBS LTAR: acsess.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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KBS LTER @kbslter.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
From @kbslter.bsky.social Executive Committee member, @sprunger.bsky.social, new piece out in Nature! Retire ‘seminal’ from the scientific vocabulary www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Retire ‘seminal’ from the scientific vocabulary
Letter to the Editor
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MSU Plant Resilience Institute @msupri.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Partnering with over 90 farmers across Michigan, Dr. Christine Sprunger (@sprunger.bsky.social) is examining how land management practices impact soil health. Read more about her work to improve soil health, ecosystem diversity and crop productivity: www.canr.msu.edu/news/msu-res... #PlantScience
A headshot of Dr. Christine Sprunger, smiling in a corn field and wearing a black sweater.
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MSU Plant Resilience Institute @msupri.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Happy #WorldSoilDay! PRI faculty member @sprunger.bsky.social is at the forefront of soil research, developing new methodologies to use nematodes as bioindicators for soil health, linking soil biodiversity to productivity, carbon accumulation, and climate resiliency. 🪱 Learn more: sprungerlab.com
The graphic features a background image of soil with the title "World Soil Day, December 5, 2025." On the right is a headshot of Christine Sprunger, Associate Professor of Soil Health. The left side of the graphic has a flowchart linking soil biodiversity to productivity, carbon accumulation, and climate resiliency. The PRI logo is located in the bottom left corner.
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Patrick Goymer @patrickgoymer.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Kaitlin Gattoni (and coauthors Rachel Drobnak and @sprunger.bsky.social) demonstrate the positive spillover effect of prairie strips on nematode abundance and trophic diversity, and overall soil health. #canvas25
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KBS LTER @kbslter.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Christine Sprunger @sprunger.bsky.social is one of 39 visionaries named to the 2025 Top Agri-food Pioneers, or TAP, list by the World Food Prize Foundation. Congrats Christine! www.kbs.msu.edu/2025/07/chri...
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Christine Sprunger @sprunger.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Very honored and humbled! Thanks to MSU and KBS for creating the space for me to conduct meaningful research! A special thanks to PRI for submitting the nomination! Most importantly - thanks to my lab- as they are so often the ones on the ground executing our research in meaningful ways.
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MSU Plant Resilience Institute @msupri.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
Soil is a medium for both life AND art! 👩‍🎨 Participants at @msuscifest.bsky.social got their hands dirty today with different Michigan soil types. The @sprunger.bsky.social and Hayden labs will be at the STEAM Expo Days again tomorrow from 11am-4pm. Don't miss the final day of "The World of Plants!"
Participants making art on small canvasses by painting with soil.One of the presenters at the "Soil: A Medium for Life and Art" help participants make art by painting with soil.A block "S" and "GO GREEN" painted with soil on paper.
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Caitlin S., PhD @paleophile.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
The Democrats on the House Science Committee have set up a website to collect stories from fired federal employees, anonymously if desired. Please amplify. (This helps the lawyers establish standing for bringing legal cases against the administration!) democrats-science.house.gov/sciencefirings
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Katie Sandlin @kmsandlin.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
I maxed out my credit card, emptied my savings account, and took out a loan to move from Alabama to Bethesda, MD. I don’t even qualify for unemployment since I’ve only worked at NIH for a month. I will be financially and medically devastated. Seeking suggestions for anywhere that’s hiring!!
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Christine Sprunger @sprunger.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
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Christine Sprunger @sprunger.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
The W.K. Kellogg Biological Station is looking for a new director! careers.msu.edu/jobs/institu...
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Institute/Center Director-Management - Hickory Corners, Michigan, United States
Position Summary Michigan State University seeks a resident Director for the W. K. Kellogg Biological Station (KBS) to provide leadership and promote a creative environment that fosters innovation and...
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Christine Sprunger @sprunger.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Still accepting applications!
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Christine Sprunger @sprunger.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
The Sprunger lab at Michigan State University is looking for a post-doctoral research scientist! Please reach out if you have any questions. careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/52...
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MSU Careers Details - Research Associate-Fixed Term
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Christine Sprunger @sprunger.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
The Sprunger lab at Michigan State University is looking for a post-doctoral research scientist! Please reach out if you have any questions. careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/52...
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MSU Careers Details - Research Associate-Fixed Term
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Christine Sprunger @sprunger.bsky.social · 11/07/2024
Post-doc opportunity in prairies strips and soil health at Western Michigan University: kdochert8.wixsite.com/dochertylab/...
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Postdoc Job Ad | dochertylab
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Christine Sprunger @sprunger.bsky.social · 23/04/2024
www.canr.msu.edu/news/new-agr...
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Christine Sprunger @sprunger.bsky.social · 06/03/2024
Interested in prairie strips, soil carbon, and soil health? Check out this neat post-doc fellowship opportunity with Kathryn Docherty at Western Michigan University. jobs.rwfm.tamu.edu/view-job/?id...
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Christine Sprunger @sprunger.bsky.social · 29/01/2024
We are hiring a Senior AgroEcologist at Michigan State University in the Department of Plant, Soil, and Microbial sciences based at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station. We are only considering faculty post-tenure. Please consider applying and share broadly! careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/51...
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Christine Sprunger @sprunger.bsky.social · 11/01/2024
Know of any undergrads looking for summer research opportunities? Please tell them to apply for the KBS REU Program! www.kbs.msu.edu/education/un...
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Christine Sprunger @sprunger.bsky.social · 31/10/2023
What do farmers think about specific soil health metrics? Check out our latest, led by the amazing Prabu Singh! www.tandfonline.com/eprint/FEQX9...
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