Toward Increasing Faculty Licensure in Landscape Architecture Education

Dr. Galen Newman is professor and department head in the Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning at Texas A&M University. His research interests include community resilience, urban regeneration, landscape performance, and advanced land use science and analytics. He has published many articles in high‐impact, peer‐reviewed outlets; received generous funding from high‐caliber external sources; and won multiple national and international awards for his research and teaching.

Mary Pat McGuire is a licensed landscape architect and associate professor of landscape architecture at the University of Illinois–Urbana Champaign. She is also a dean’s fellow for research in the College of Fine & Applied Arts and co‐chair of the MLA program. Prior to her academic work, she practiced landscape architecture for ten years, including for Peter Walker & Partners and Conservation Design Forum.

Dr. Zhihan Tao serves as a lecturer in the Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning Department at Texas A&M University, where he teaches digital communication, urban issues, urban and landscape design studios, and landscape history courses. His passion and expertise converge at the intersection of landscape performance and disaster resilience. Dr. Tao is also a Texas A&M University Superfund trainee in the Community Engagement Core. He has had the opportunity to share his insights through peer‐reviewed presentations at the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture Conferences as well as peer‐reviewed publications. Dr. Tao’s commitment to his work is evident in his contributions to the academic community. Through his research and engagement efforts, he is dedicated to making valuable contributions to the fields of landscape architecture and urban planning.

Dr. Rui Zhu is a postdoctoral researcher at Texas A&M University, focusing on the intricate interplay between urban regeneration, community resilience, and public health. With a notable track record, Rui Zhu has contributed extensively to academia, boasting a portfolio of published articles in esteemed peer‐reviewed journals. Additionally, her expertise has been recognized through multiple design awards, including the prestigious national ASLA student award.