Soil science is one of the least diverse subdisciplines within the agricultural, earth, and natural sciences. Representation within soil science does not currently reflect demographic trends in the United States. We synthesize available data on the representation of historically marginalized groups in soil science in the United States and identify historical mechanisms contributing to these trends. We review education and employment information within academia and the federal government, land-grant university participation, and available Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) membership data to gain insight into the current state of representation within soil sciences and implications for the future of this discipline. Across all domains of diversity, historically marginalized groups are under-represented in soil science. We provide recommendations toward recognizing diversity within the field and improving and encouraging diversity within the SSSA, and suggested responses for both individuals and institutions toward improving diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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在美国土壤科学中实现多样化的代表性和包容性

土壤科学是农业、地球和自然科学中最不多样化的分支学科之一。土壤科学中的代表性目前并未反映美国的人口趋势。我们综合了有关美国土壤科学中历史边缘化群体代表性的可用数据，并确定了促成这些趋势的历史机制。我们审查学术界和联邦政府内的教育和就业信息、赠地大学的参与以及可用的美国土壤科学学会 (SSSA) 会员数据，以深入了解土壤科学领域的现状及其对未来的影响纪律。在所有多样性领域，历史上被边缘化的群体在土壤科学中的代表性不足。