Dr. William Young

Assistant Professor

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Biography

William Young is an accomplished professional with over 33 years of experience in the environmental field, particularly as a project manager, designer, and wetland specialist. He has extensive experience in both public and private sector construction and design planning. His expertise encompasses habitat restoration, wetlands monitoring, natural resource inventory, and wildlife assessment among others. Graduating with a B.S. in Environmental Science/Landscape Architecture from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and an M.S. in Urban Design from Pratt Institute, he has a strong educational foundation supporting his professional practice. Young is the founder of Young Environmental, LLC, which specializes in ecological restoration. He has been involved in several high-profile restoration projects in various states, including New Jersey's wastewater treatment wetland and efforts to restore the Yellow Bar Hassock in Jamaica Bay. He has contributed significantly to academic institutions, teaching courses such as Sustainable Practices and Ecology at the Stuart Weitzman School of Design and has been recognized as a Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS).

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Associate Professor

— Present

Stuart Weitzman School of Design, University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Teaching courses in Sustainable Practices and Ecology.

Founder

— Present

Young Environmental, LLC • N/A

Design/build firm specializing in ecological restoration.

Adjunct Professor

— Present

Temple University • N/A

Teaching Wetland Ecology.

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
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