RedVector RV-10472AW

Phytotechnologies: Using Plants to Clean Up

Phytotechnologies: Using Plants to Clean Up

3 hrs. Online Course

Level: Fundamental

Item#: RV-10472AW

SME: Rumanda Young, Ph.D.

Phytotechnologies are a set of techniques that make use of plants to achieve environmental goals. This course will highlight the advantages and limitations of phytotechnology—whereby plants uptake and remove contaminants. We will also cover the cost-effective, natural cleanup methods that have a growing role in the following areas: remediation of environmental contaminants, eco-restoration, engineered wetland systems, and biofuels. The course will conclude with a discussion of current scientific case studies.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
  • Comprehend phytotechnology applications, including current scientific case studies.
  • Recite the current advantages of phytotechnology.
  • List the environmental goals (i.e., contaminant uptake) of phytotechnologies.
  • Describe the limitations of phytotechnologies and implications for their integration in design.
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Rumanda Young, Ph.D.
Rumanda Young, Ph.D. Photo
Dr. Young is a Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) in the state of Texas and a Certified Planner (AICP).  She holds a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture (BLA) from the University of Arkansas, a master’s degree in city and regional planning (MCRP) with environmental planning emphasis from the University of Texas at Arlington, and a Ph.D. in urban planning and public policy. Dr. Young also spent time abroad in Cheltenham, England at the University of Gloucestershire focusing on sustainable development practices, environmental planning, and resource management.
Dr. Young has eight years of private practice experience, six of which working with the firm Carter & Burgess, Inc. She was involved in a variety of work including a wide range of park and recreational planning and design projects. Landscape Architectural experience ranges from preparation of detail site design plans, inventory and analysis documents, park, recreation and open space master plans, city-wide comprehensive plans, interpretive prospectus documents, construction document preparation, and preparation of grant applications and rezoning applications for cities throughout Texas, Louisiana, North Carolina and Oklahoma.

Dr. Young currently works as a Military Master Planner with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in the Planning, Environmental, and Regulatory Branch.  Dr. Young is involved in a variety of work including a wide range of military planning, programming, and design projects. Project Management experience ranges from installation design guides to campus master plans. Projects also focus on the impacts of development on human health and the environment, and improvements through better siting, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of military projects.

Dr. Young is also an adjunct professor at the University of Texas at Arlington, School of Architecture.  She teaches master’s level landscape architecture design studio course(s).

 

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