LARC Graduate Students
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Prince Ashina 1st Year MLA pashina@g.umd.edu |
Prince earned a B.S in Landscape Design and Management from the Department of Horticulture at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology [KNUST], Kumasi, Ghana. |
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Lillian Austin 2nd Year MLA laustin4@g.umd.edu |
Lillian earned a B.A. in History and Minor in Art and Architectural History from Texas A&M University |
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Stephanie Cavanaugh 3rd Year MLA cavanasj@umd.edu |
Stephanie earned a B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy from Clemson University. After graduation, she became an Autodesk Certified User, which opened the door to a position at a landscape design firm in Greenville, SC—marking the beginning of her career in landscape architecture. Her experience in residential design sparked an interest in bridging the gap between private and public spaces, inspiring homeowners to consider the long-term ecological impact of their gardens. She explores this theme in her thesis, Sowing Seeds of Sustainability. |
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Isabel Cedeno 3rd Year MLA isabelc@umd.edu |
Isabel's research focuses on developing a resilient landscape design for Anacostia Park that addresses the challenges of tidal flooding while enhancing ecological and social functions. By integrating flood-adaptive strategies, the project aims to create a dynamic park environment that remains accessible and functional despite rising sea levels and increased storm surges. The design will restore native wetland habitats to improve ecological health and flood mitigation, while also establishing diverse community engagement zones that encourage recreation, education, and environmental awareness. Through this approach, the project seeks to transform Anacostia Park into a model of climate-adaptive urban greenspace that balances environmental protection with public use. |
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Spencer Craig 2nd Year MLA scraig@g.umd.edu |
Spencer earned a Bachelors degree in Criminology from Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA. Spencer completed an Internship in Landscape Architecture with LandDesign, Summer 2024. Spencer has served as a Teaching Assistant for LARC 489R: Fundamental Graphics. https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-craig2017/ |
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Caitlin Garlow 2nd Year MLA cgarlow@g.umd.edu |
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Quentin Grotheer 1st Year MLA @g.umd.edu |
Quentin earned a Bachelor of Science in Architecture with a Minor in Architectural History from University of Virginia, School of Architecture, Charlottesville, VA. |
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Felix Hernandez 2nd Year MLA feh@g.umd.edu |
Felix, a LACP candidate, earned a Bachelor’s in Modern Language and Linguistics, Spanish Writing and Literature from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. |
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Lauren Hudson 3rd Year MLA lhudson4@g.umd.edu |
Lauren earned a B.A. in Environmental Studies with a minor in Biology from Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, VT. Lauren also participated in Ecology Project International in Belize working with researchers studying coral reef health, reef biogeography, Lionfish biology and collected data regarding rainforest conservation. |
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Eve Josar 3rd Year MLA evejosar@umd.edu |
Eve earned a B.S in Dietetics from Wayne State University Detroit MI. Eve also earned a Certificate in Landscape for Life from the Audubon Naturalist Society and participated in the Urban Roots Community Garden Leadership Training Program |
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Elliott Kenney 3rd Year MLA ekenney9@umd.edu |
Elliot earned a B.A in Asian Studies from Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY. Among her many work experiences, Elliott served as Project Coordinator for the National Alliance to End Homelessness. |
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Erin Kremer 2nd Year MLA ekremer@g.umd.edu |
Erin earned a B.A in Communication with a Concentration In Media Studies and a Minor in Graphic Communication from North Carolina State University. Erin is a passionate and determined student working towards a career in landscape architecture and urban design. She aims to create built environments with a sense of place through intentional design. |
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Artemis Maziarski 1st Year MLA ajmaz@g.umd.edu |
Artemis earned a B.S degree in Health Science from Northeastern University, Boston, MA. She is also a Candidate for Associate of Applied Science Degree with a Major in Horticulture Technology, Landscape Design Specialization from Northern Virginia Community College – Loudoun Campus Sterling, VA. |
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Benjamin Phoenix Morrison 3rd Year MLA bpmorr@umd.edu |
Phoenix has a B. A. in Mathematics from Vassar College. Phoenix also worked as a Faculty Assistant working with global land analysis and discovery at the University of Maryland Geography Department. The title of his thesis is Recording To Redesign: Using camera vision to collect data about how people move in small urban spaces using it to generate a predictive model of microscopic pedestrian flow tailored to a specific site which can be used to iteratively redesign a site. |
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Shayla Patterson-King 1st Year MLA spatter3@g.umd.edu |
Shayla earned a B.S. in Kinesiology with a Minor in Human Health |
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Stephanie Pully 3rd Year MLA pully@umd.edu |
Stephanie Pully is the State Coordinator for the University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener Program. She has spent many years in the restoration and environmental outreach field working as a Conservation Technician for the National Aquarium’s Field Conservation team. Stephanie enjoys working and learning outdoors and has particular interest in native plants and conservation landscaping. Her interest in landscape architecture stems from a family history in the field as well as a love for public gardens and providing access to beautiful green spaces for all. The title of her thesis is A Landscape for Learning at CMREC Headquarters.
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David Ramos 1st Year MLA ramos@g.umd.edu |
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Kelly Rasmussen 2nd Year MLA kmacmurr@g.umd.edu |
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Caitlan Rice 1st Year MLA crice128@g.umd.edu |
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Kelly Sieberts 1st Year MLA sieberts@g.umd.edu |
Kelly earned a Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Louisville, Louisville, KY. Among her significant work background, Kelly experiences include providing professional services consulting, including performing quantitative and qualitative program research using project management, performance assessment, and data analysis software. Kelly has served as a Teaching Assistant for LARC 151: Urban Agriculture: Designing and Assessing Edible Landscapes and LARC 162: Environmental Justice: Same World, Different Built Environment
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Laura Sweeney 2nd Year MLA lsween33@g.umd.edu |
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Dana Watkiss 3rd Year MLA dwatkiss@g.umd.edu |
Dana earned B.A. in Chinese and Biology from Grinnell College. |
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Evan Whalen 2nd Year MLA ewhalen3@g.umd.edu |
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Joseph Wong 1st Year LACP jwong111@g.umd.edu |
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Tasmia Zaman 2nd Year MLA tzaman@g.umd.edu |
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