Keri L. Barnes

Keri Barnes
  • Undergraduate Student Assistant

Contact Info

Smissman Research Laboratory B64A
Lawrence
2099 Constant Ave
Lawrence, KS 66047

Biography —

I am a fourth-year student at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas. I am from Colorado, where I received my diploma. I have always had a passion for field and outdoor activities in environmental science, and I want to do everything I can to protect them. I have joined the Baer Lab because I am interested in pursuing a career in research and fieldwork in climate and soil science.

Education —

B.S. in Environmental studies , University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA
University of Kansas Honors College, 2023-Present
B.A. in Global and international studies , University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA
University of Kansas Honors College, 2023-Present

Research —

During the Spring 2026 semester, I conducted a research experiment for my Soil Science course. I worked with the KU Field Station to create 5 plots to apply 3 different levels of nitrogen fertilizer, 1 level of sugar, and a control. Using these plots, I collected 9-cm core samples and measured soil respiration, pH, Electrical Conductivity, and texture.

Awards & Honors —

  • KU Merit Scholarship, 2023-Present
  • College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean’s Honor Roll, 2023-Present

Memberships —

  • University of Kansas Honors College, 2023-Present