About US
We are a team working towards a common goal of improving water quality in Iowa and beyond! Dr. Michelle Soupir’s research program is focused on soil and water quality, nonpoint source pollution control, watershed management, and water quality monitoring.
Our research includes lab-scale to watershed-scale projects studying the occurrence, fate, and transport of nutrients, pathogens, and antibiotic-resistant microbes in surface and drainage systems. Our work is improving the impact of conservation practices on water quality, helping to provide clean water for everyone.
Join the Group
The WQRL welcomes students with a variety of backgrounds and academic interests, including agricultural engineering, biological systems engineering, civil engineering, environmental science, agronomy, ecology, microbiology, and chemistry. There are multiple paths to join the WQRL team:
Undergraduate Students
Assistantships may be available for qualified M.S. and Ph.D. students interested in joining our team. Follow the specific program links above for information about the programs and admission process. When applying, please send your resume and a short paragraph about your research interests to Dr. Michelle Soupir (msoupir@iastate.edu).