LARC Graduate Students
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Lillian Austin laustin4@g.umd.edu |
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Daniel Bentley BS, Plant Science / Urban Forestry, University of Maryland |
As a lifelong Maryland resident, Daniel is acutely aware of the unique ecosystem at work in the Chesapeake Bay area. Years spent fishing, camping, and hiking the forests of Maryland have fostered his curiosity for these natural environments. His plant science background enables him to see the intricate connections between these ecosystems and the humans who call this state home. Daniel’s passion for developing a thriving urban tree canopy has led him to his graduate studies in the Landscape Architecture Program. He hopes to use his tools and knowledge to improve the future urban tree environment in the Mid-Atlantic and abroad. |
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Patrick Boyle pboyle1@g.umd.edu |
Patrick entered the program with a background in environmental literacy with a bachelor's degree in marine Science. He has focused his studies on landscape democracy and equitable design, as well as comprehensive and environmental planning. Patrick has been working on participatory action research project in northern Italy alongside Dr Deni Ruggeri since the summer of his first year in the graduate program. His research focuses on Agroecology and its use as a frame work for planning rural landscapes. He has triangulated methodologies capturing the transdisciplinary character of landscape architecture and agroecology: a participatory and field-guided landscape biography of the Po Valley and focus communities, a comparative case study investigation of agroecology and regenerative agriculture practices, and a strategic overlay analysis used for ecological and solidarity-driven planning. He hopes to continue his research through the practice of resiliency management in the United States and abroad, designing sustainable communities both inland and on the coast ,weaving together his two degrees. |
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Stephanie Cavanaugh Clemson University |
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Isabel Cedeno isabelc@umd.edu |
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Mary Christensen Brigham Young University |
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Spencer Craig scraig@g.umd.edu |
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Brandt Dirmeyer bcdirm@g.umd.edu |
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Azadeh Esmaeili aesmaeil@g.umd.edu |
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Caitlin Garlow cgarlow@g.umd.edu |
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Felix Hernandez feh@g.umd.edu |
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Lauren Hudson lhudson4@g.umd.edu |
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Eve Josar BA, Wayne State University |
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Elliott Kenney Bard College |
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Erin Kremer ekremer@g.umd.edu |
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Katherine Hope McCormick BS, Landscape Management, Brigham Young University Minors in Environmental Science and Business Management |
Katie McCormick comes to the field of landscape architecture through careful preparation and with the intent of using her skills to contribute to positive change. Her interests include stormwater management, environmental sustainability, and urban design. Her studies at BYU encompassed plant science, horticulture, landscape design, and business management. She has spent the last three years working for a high-end residential landscape firm in Bethesda, Maryland. She loves her job, her colleagues, and her clients, using the landscape as her canvas. Katie is a life-long learner of languages and music. When not tending to one of her client’s gardens, you can find her dabbling in her own garden or spending time in nature. |
Benjamin Morrison ekremer@g.umd.edu |
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Stephanie Pully BS, Environmental Science, UMBC 2012 |
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. |
Erin Sandknop esand@g.umd.edu |
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William Sullivan LACP Student wsulliv6@g.umd.edu |
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Laura Sweeney lsween33@g.umd.edu |
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Dana Watkiss dwatkiss@g.umd.edu |
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Evan Whalen ewhalen3@g.umd.edu |
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Tasmia Zaman tzaman@g.umd.edu |