Leo Rivera

I am a soil scientist who loves working with instrumentation that will help us better understand our environment.

[Leo Rivera @countsracing]

It was fun talking with DJ and the @decodesix group about soil water potential measurements. I hope this discussion can help show how useful water potential can be in understanding soil-plant-water interactions and water use.

[Decode 6 @decodesix]

Is it art? Is it science? Maybe it’s some of both. In this week’s podcast episode we talk about how measuring soil water potential can help you decide when to irrigate. https://t.co/14cHvy56G5

[Decode 6 @decodesix]

Is it art? Is it science? Maybe it’s some of both. In this week’s podcast episode we talk about how measuring soil water potential can help you decide when to irrigate. https://t.co/14cHvy56G5

[Leo Rivera @countsracing]

@geo_jrc @meter_env @yannishimself @AGU_H3S @HydroProcesses @EGU_HS @AMSHydrology @YoungHydrology @geo_jrc I believe there could be one of two things going on there. The sample is too dry and out of the detection range or the measurement block needs to be cleaned. I would recommend connecting with our support team at [email protected]

[Leo Rivera @countsracing]

@aulalawrence There are some thoughts on ways to speed the measurement up with a transient method assuming there will be some error bounds. I’d be happy to share some papers that show this approach.

[Leo Rivera @countsracing]

It's crazy that I have been here for over 13 years.🤯
I wouldn't change it for the world.

[METER Environment @meter_env]

Meet our people→
Leo Rivera, Director of Scientific Outreach at METER

Q: Why is scientific outreach important?

A: We are scientists and at our core, we want to keep growing the science and keep exploring new problems through collaborations...

[METER Environment @meter_env]

Can plants communicate and defend themselves?

Listen to the latest #WeMeasureTheWorld podcast episode to discover what #plants are doing to protect themselves from disease and predators alike.

🎧 Episode 21: https://t.co/stGzG0yJix

[Leo Rivera @countsracing]

@meter_env This was a super fun listen. I learned a lot about plant defense mechanisms that I knew nothing about. Also makes you think about plant smells like fresh grass clippings.

[Leo Rivera @countsracing]

@saryace @RLadiesSantiago @RLadiesTalca @RLadiesConce @soilbiophysics1 @bowleslab @meter_env @METER_Group @criistii0 @SSSA_soils Congratulations @saryace! I'm excited to see what you do next.

[Leo Rivera @countsracing]

@saryace @MoreorLoess One of my favorite things to look at.

[Leo Rivera @countsracing]

I’m looking forward to seeing this years applicants. Get your proposals in.

[METER Environment @meter_env]

→Apply by January 25, 2023.

The GA Harris Fellowship awards $60,000 worth of METER #research instrumentation to grad students in agricultural, environmental, or geotechnical #science.

Change the trajectory of your research today!
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[Leo Rivera @countsracing]

@SSSA_soils Getting to make mud pies even as an adult.

[Leo Rivera @countsracing]

@Elizabeth_METER @meter_env @thermofisher @theAGU Proof of life.

[Leo Rivera @countsracing]

@PartridgeCG It shouldn’t hurt for that long. Good cycling shorts help. But if that doesn’t do it a quick way to find the right seat is a professional bike fitting and pressure mapping to find a seat that fits. Did wonders for me.

[Leo Rivera @countsracing]

@saraevevero89 @DeptOfSciSETU @patriciaroche_ @meter_env @MaryAHarty That looks great. I can’t wait to see the results.

[Leo Rivera @countsracing]

Seeing the #SATURO in action is one of my favorite things.

[APSS Lab @ApssLab]

Field soil sampling at Lauderdale county, MS

[METER Environment @meter_env]

Change the way you understand your #soil.

In this 20-minute on-demand webinar, METER scientist Leo Rivera, @countsracing, compares available methods and teaches how to combine the latest #technology to generate full, accurate soil moisture release curves.

[Leo Rivera @countsracing]

@okafor_izuoscar @SDSUExtWaterMan @Ajoybau @meter_env Thanks Oscar! You just made our day over here. It is such a pleasure to get to work on developing instrumentation like the SATURO.

[Leo Rivera @countsracing]

@yannishimself @GiannisLouloud4 @meter_env That is awesome! I'm always up for a beer and talking about some science. If you ever want to chat just shoot me a message.

[Leo Rivera @countsracing]

@yannishimself @GiannisLouloud4 @yannishimself this is pretty cool to see the modifications you made to increase the measurement speeds. I have seen a lot of different ways to do this over the years and would love to chat more about this if you are interested.

[Leo Rivera @countsracing]

@dr_gwmoore @TAMU @GaSouthernBiol Wow exciting times! Good luck in Georgia. I’m glad I got to be there during your tenure at A&M.