MLA Student
(she / her / hers)
Hometown: Columbus, GA
Education: BSA in Horticulture from UGA
Research Interests: Sustainable design, Native and medicinal plants, Historic and cultural preservation, Green urban design, and Biophilic design
Three-Year Track – Intended class of Spring 2026
Over the Summer, current Ph.D. student Yulia Shaffer was awarded an incredible opportunity to work with NASA through their DEVELOP Program. Read more >>
The CED is proud to announce that six of our undergraduate Landscape Architecture students have been recognized with Student Awards of Distinction in the American Society of Architectural Illustrators’ (ASAI) 38th annual Architecture in Perspective Professional and Student Competition.
CED alumni Marisa Scalera (MLA ’02) and Lauren Brandes (MLA ’03) are using their expertise in landscape architecture to shape the experience of millions at the Smithsonian Gardens!
From the classroom to the coast, Dr. Wang is turning research into real change and leading the way in shaping a more resilient and sustainable Georgia.
