Bryant Scharenbroch

Bryant Scharenbroch is an Associate Professor in the Soil and Waste Resources department at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. He specializes in pedology, with a focus on human-soil interactions across diverse ecosystems including urban, agricultural, forest, prairie, and wetland environments.

His teaching portfolio includes courses such as Soil Genesis, Morphology and Classification, Wetland Soils and Delineation, and Soil Judging. He also leads the Wisconsin Soil Health Laboratory and coordinates Stevens Point SoilSHOP events.

• Ph.D. in Soil Science from University of Wisconsin-Madison
• M.S. in Plant Science from University of Idaho
• B.S. in Urban Forestry and Forest Management from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Research emphasizes soil quality assessment, classification, and the impacts of anthropogenic activities on soil systems. He actively engages in extension work through soil judging competitions and environmental education programs.