Dr. Kelleann Foster

Biography

Kelleann Foster is an Emerita Professor in Landscape Architecture at Penn State University, where she has been a faculty member since 1989. She served as director of the online Geodesign graduate program and was the director of the Stuckeman School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, as well as an associate dean in the College of Arts and Architecture from 2014 to 2019. With over 30 years of professional practice experience in landscape architecture, she has significantly influenced approaches to geodesign through innovative online education and collaborative studio environments. Foster’s work gained national and international recognition, notably through the introduction of a massive open online course (MOOC) titled "Geodesign: Change the World." She authored a book titled "Becoming a Landscape Architect," which was published in 2014 and translated into Chinese. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to connecting communities through technology to envision alternative futures for landscapes. In addition to her academic work, she is actively involved with the ClearWater Conservancy as a past president and a board member. Foster holds degrees from Penn State and the University of Massachusetts, and she is a licensed landscape architect in Pennsylvania. Her recent awards include the Presidential Award for Excellence from the American Society of Landscape Architects and multiple merit awards for her innovative communication and planning practices.

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