Andrea Basche, Ph.D

Degrees

BS, Biological Sciences, Fordham University, 2006
MA, Applied Climate Science, Columbia University, 2010
PhD, Crop Production & Physiology and Sustainable Agriculture, Iowa State University, 2015

Positions

Associate Professor, Cropping Systems, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, 2023-Present
Assistant Professor, Cropping Systems, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE, 2017-2023
AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellow, USDA-NIFA, Washington, DC, 2017
Kendall Science Fellow, Union of Concerned Scientists, Washington, DC, 2015-2017
Graduate Research Assistant and Teaching Fellow, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 2011-2015 Teaching Assistant, Columbia University, New York, NY, 2010-2011
Digital Account Manager, Smithsonian Business Enterprises, New York, NY, 2008-2009
Sales Planner and Manager, CBS Interactive, New York, NY, 2006-2008

Areas of Specialization

My research focuses on several aspects of diversified cropping systems including crop and soil management, carbon and nitrogen cycling, water and weed dynamics, as well as policy and human dimensions. This includes collaborations regionally on cover crops, internationally with the APSIM modeling community, and active engagement with the perennial grains community. In my current role, I teach several undergraduate courses in crop management. Notably, I was a part of a team that co-developed and implemented a multi-university course on cover crops. Overall, my team is passionate about building a more equitable and sustainable food system. We aim to achieve this through our shared values -- treating others and ourselves with respect, kindness, and empathy.

Leadership Activities/Service

Nebraska Climate Change Assessment Report 2024, Agriculture Chapter Co-Author, 2023-2024
National Climate Assessment, U.S. Global Change Research Program, 5th Assessment Contributing Author – Northern Great Plains Chapter, 2021-2024
Soil Health Institute Science Advisory Committee, 2020-present
Crop Science Society of America, Policy Committee, 2019-2021
Associate Editor, Agronomy Journal, 2019-2021

Awards

Agronomy Society of America, Environmental Quality Section, Inspiring Early Career Scientist Award, 2023
Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Dinsdale Family Faculty Award, 2022
Agronomy Society of America, Early Career Award, 2022
Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, Best Research Paper for Impact and Quality, 2017