Roscoe Ellis, Jr. Lectureship
The Roscoe Ellis, Jr. Lectureship was established to advance soil science at Kansas State University by attracting prominent scholars to interact with students and faculty.
The lectures honor the career of Dr. Ellis and commemorate his many years of outstanding service to his students, Kansas State University, and the soil science community. His dedication, knowledge and helpfulness influenced many in their educational and scientific pursuits.
Upcoming Lectures
The 2025 Ellis Lecture
"Soil Pores as Habitats for Microorganisms"
by Dr. Alexandra Kravchenko
Professor of Soil Science at Michigan State University
4:00 PM, Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Regnier Forum, Reginer Hall
Kansas State University
reception at 3:30 pm
Donations
Donations by family, friends, and associates of Dr. Ellis in excess of $10,000 endowed the Lectureship Fund with the Kansas State University Foundation. Income from this endowment supports expenses associated with providing this annual lectureship, but additional support is needed.
For more information, please contact the Roscoe Ellis, Jr. Lectureship Chair Nathan Nelson.