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Patricia McGirr
Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture
Patricia McGirr

Assistant Department Chair, Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture Program Director, Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture

Patricia McGirr teaches design studios, professional practice, and introduction to the visual environment. Professional experience in both architecture and landscape architecture. Research interests include social, historical, and cultural aspects of landscape, particularly as they relate to gender.
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Peter Dunn
Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Community Development & Minor Program
Peter Dunn

Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Community Development Program Director, Lecturer in Regional Planning

Peter Dunn is a lecturer in regional planning in LARP, where he teaches both undergraduate and graduate students interested in creating better communities. He is also the Program Director and academic advisor for the B.S. in Sustainable Community Development.
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Raquel Gaba
Sustainable Community Development Peer Advisor
Raquel Gaba

Graduate Peer Advisor for the Sustainable Community Development Program

Raquel is the Graduate Peer Advisor for students in the Sustainable Community Development undergraduate program.
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ETHAN CARR
Master of Landscape Architecture (Fall 2024)
Ethan Carr

Master of Landscape Architecture Fall 2024 Interim Program Director, Professor of Landscape Architecture

Ethan Carr, PhD, FASLA, is a professor of landscape architecture and the director of the Master’s of Landscape Architecture program at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
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Frank Sleegers
Master of Landscape Architecture (Spring 2025)
Frank Sleegers

Master of Landscape Architecture Program Director, Professor of Landscape Architecture

Frank Sleegers is a Professor of Landscape Architecture at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and a registered Landscape Architect in Hamburg (GER).
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THEODORE EISENMAN
Master of Regional Planning
Theodore Eisenman

Master of Regional Planning Program Director, LARP Honors Program Director, Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning

Theodore Eisenman's principal scholarly interest concerns the historical, scientific, cultural, and design bases of urban greening, which he defines as a social practice of organized or semi-organized efforts to introduce, conserve, or maintain outdoor vegetation in urban areas.
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ELISABETH INFIELD
PhD in Planning
Elisabeth Infield

PhD in Regional Planning Program Director, Professor of Regional Planning

Elisabeth Infield is the Professor of Regional Planning. She teaches and researches in land use planning, with a particular focus on planning for climate change adaptation and large-scale landscape planning.
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THEODORE EISENMAN
LARP Honors Program
Theodore Eisenman

Master of Regional Planning Program Director, LARP Honors Program Director, Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning

Theodore Eisenman's principal scholarly interest concerns the historical, scientific, cultural, and design bases of urban greening, which he defines as a social practice of organized or semi-organized efforts to introduce, conserve, or maintain outdoor vegetation in urban areas.
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Did you know that LARP is part of a greater community of programs through the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences (SBS), School of Earth & Sustainability (SES), and the Stockbridge School of Agriculture?

You can find more programs and resources on the SBS, SES, and Stockbridge websites.

SBS Pathways

SBS Pathways Center

The SBS Pathways Center website for undergraduate students can help you explore careers, gain experience in your field, and prepare for a life after graduation. You can make an appointment with a career advisor, and discover research experiential learning opportunities, and get in contact with professional development resources on campus.

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