Mark E. Burbach
Hi, I’m Mark Burbach, and I’m an associate geoscientist with the School of Natural Resources. More specifically, my title is environmental scientist.
I do basic and applied research related to Nebraska’s groundwater quantity and quality. I also develop applications of geophysical methods to various environmental and engineering problems. This work includes a focus on direct-push technology – a way of sampling the subsurface that allows for shallow sampling on sandy or wet soils that can’t accommodate a drilling rig.
I also “wear other hats” professionally. I teach Natural Resources Policy, a class required for many majors in the School and conduct training and research in leadership development.
In my scholarly service role, I provide leadership in building and maintaining an automated digital water-level monitoring data base, integrating groundwater-level data into a geographic information system (GIS). I also coordinate the management of the state groundwater-level monitoring program with various local, state and federal organizations participating in this cooperative program.
In addition, I train and supervise university field staff in the collection and application of water-level or solid-earth data. I also train staff of the local natural resources districts or state and federal agencies or private sector employees such as well drillers or environmental consultants In my survey extension role, I develop transfer programs for environmental sampling technology, helping others learn how to use and develop such technology.
Previously, I coordinated funding for interdisciplinary water research projects through the UNL Water Center and its affiliated Water Sciences Laboratory.
I’ve been at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln since 1989. I received my bachelor’s in natural resources in 1985, my master’s in community and regional planning in 1988 and my doctorate in community and human resources in 2004, all from UNL.
Personnel Information
| Name | Mark E. Burbach |
| University Title | Associate Geoscientist |
| Address | 512 Hardin Hall, Lincoln NE 68583-0995 |
| Phone | 402-472-8210 |
| Fax | 402-472-2946 |
| mburbach@unl.edu | |
| Related Websites | n/a |
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Key Publications
Journals
- Burbach, M.E., Matkin, G.S., and Fritz, S.M. In Press. Teaching critical thinking in an introductory leadership course utilizing active learning strategies: A confirmatory study. College Student Journal.
- Spalding, R.F., M.E. Exner, D.D. Snow, D.A. Cassida, M.E. Burbach, and S.J. Monson. 2003. Herbicides in Ground Water Beneath Nebraska's Management Systems Evaluation Area. Journal of Environmental Quality, 32, 92-99.
- Burbach, M.E. 2002. Teaching Tips for Graduate Students in Agriculture. NACTA Journal, 46(4), 54.
- Spalding, R.F., Z.K. U, S.W. Hyun, G.E. Martin, M.E. Burbach, S.I.I. Yang, M. Kim, M.E. Exner, and S.J. Song. 2001. Source Identification of Nitrate on Cheju Island, South Korea. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems, 61(3), 237-246.
- Spalding, R.F., D.G. Watts, J.S. Schepers, M.E. Burbach, M.E. Exner, R.J. Poreda, and G.E. Martin. 2001. Combating Nitrate Leaching in Irrigated Agriculture. Journal of Environmental Quality, 30(4), 1184-1194.
Book Chapters
- Lunde, J. Povlacs, and M.E. Burbach. 2005. Responding with Empathy. In S.M. Fritz, J. Povlacs Lunde, and E.A. Banset (Eds.) Interpersonal Skills for Leadership, Needham Heights, MA : Simon and Schuster.
- Spalding, R.F., M.E. Exner, and M.E. Burbach. 1991. Economical Monitoring Procedure for Assessing Agrochemical Nonpoint Source Loading in Unconsolidated Aquifers. Groundwater Residue Sampling Design, American Chemical Society, Symposium Series 465, pp. 255-261.
