Rebecca Ryals

Rebecca Ryals is a Research Fellow at Brown University, completing a two-year postdoctoral appointment focused on reducing greenhouse gas pollution. She earned her Ph.D. in Soil Biochemistry and Ecosystem Science from the University of California, Berkeley, where her research centered on climate change impacts on carbon storage and nitrogen dynamics in California soils. Her work emphasizes practical solutions for farmers and ranchers to mitigate climate change through land management. Ryals holds a bachelor’s degree from Marywood University, where she cultivated her passion for environmental science and advocacy, contributing to the installation of a wind turbine on campus as an undergraduate. She is deeply committed to climate education and policy, believing science must engage people and society to drive meaningful change.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Marywood University (2004)
• Ph.D. in Soil Biochemistry and Ecosystem Science, UC Berkeley

Research Interests: Ryals investigates how agricultural practices can sequester carbon and reduce emissions, bridging ecological science with policy. Her work integrates soil health, climate modeling, and community engagement to create actionable strategies for sustainable land use. She advocates for renewable energy adoption, inspired by her early advocacy for clean energy at Marywood.

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