One of the most important scientific societies about natural resources is the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA). They provide information about different aspects of agriculture and the use of soil, such as crop production, waste management, environmental quality, ecosystem sustainability and remediation of contaminated soils. Today it will be discussed the characteristics of their Website and Facebook page in question of structure and ability to provide information, as it is a way to communicate with people about the SSSA discoveries and studies.
The SSSA website main page is well-structured and makes visible the important contents of the society. They have listed sections divided for teachers, students, members and media, which can facilitate the access to specific topics. Also, they have sections for publications, science policies and basic information about soil for the general public and information about meetings and news about recent issues can be found in the main page. The colors utilized in the website reminds the color of soils, which is interesting and easy to read.
The SSSA have a mobile-friendly website that seems a compressed version of the principal website. It works well, but it could be better designed. For example, you need to scroll to the right to see the complete post. This is not a big problem, but it could be worked.
Their Facebook page is also informative, it is possible to see works and publications made in different countries and universities. It is less formal than the website to connect with young people or to match with the Facebook environment, it could be said. For example, they use hashtags and fun facts. They direct links to other websites, not just their own, which is a good service from an international scientific society that has a commitment with people and to inform society.
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Soil Science Society of America
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