Ten Research Fellows to Lead LAF Case Study Investigation (CSI) Initiative
Participants have been selected for LAF’s new Case Study Investigation (CSI) initiative. This unique research collaboration matches LAF-funded faculty and student research teams with design firms to document the benefits of exemplary high-performing landscape projects. Teams will develop methods to quantify environmental, economic and social benefits and produce Landscape Performance Series Case Study Briefs.
LAF Research Fellows lead the case study preparation, develop methods for data collection, and receive funding to support a student research assistant. These select faculty members provide expertise in quantifying landscape benefits, and the academic rigor that is needed to support designers, policy-makers, and advocates who are making the case for sustainable landscape solutions.
The following ten LAF Research Fellows will lead the Summer 2011 Case Study Investigation program:
- Jessica Canfield, Kansas State University
- Dennis Jerke, Texas A&M University
- Mary Myers, Ph.D., Temple University
- Bo Yang, Ph.D., Utah State University
- Chris Ellis, Ph.D., University of Michigan
- Byoung-Suk Kweon, Ph.D., University of Michigan
- Kristina Hill, Ph.D., University of Virginia
- Nancy Rottle, University of Washington
- Ken Yocom, Ph.D., University of Washington
- Alexander Robinson, University of Southern California
The number of proposals and highly-competitive selection process shows the strong level of support and enthusiasm for the CSI program. Depending on the results of the summer pilot program and available funding, we hope to offer another round of CSI in the fall to engage and support faculty, students and firms in landscape performance research.
