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Neil Korostoff earned his bachelor’s degree in Urban Studies and master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania. His course "Plants, People, Place" became a revered class among students, and alumni recognize Korostoff’s deep knowledge and spirited commitment to native plant communities. His research interests include urban design and planning in cities of developing countries, urban regional planning in Turkey, informal urban settlements in developing countries, post-mining reclamation and development, and sustainable design. Korostoff is also a member of the board of directors for the Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds and the Pennsylvania Abandoned Lands Coalition. He served as Vice Chair of the Faculty Senate's Student Life Committee and has been involved with the University Hearing Board and Judicial Affairs. Prior to his academic career, he worked as a landscape architect for Sere, Ltd. in State College since 1987, and he retired from Penn State in June 2019.
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