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selected works, spring 2017
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sediment traps from ag fields control water and provides structural support
ECOLOGICAL + SOCIAL IMPORTANCE | hunting clubs bottomland hardwood forests provide immense floodwater storage water level markers
floodwaters are managed at multiple levels
roots of vegetation reinforce the structure of the levee
water percolates the ground, recharging the aquifer
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January 2016-present InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop
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LAR 553: Design Studio III | Fall 2015 TNASLA Merit Award (studio) ArcGIS, Illustrator, Photoshop
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LAR 552: Design Studio II | Spring 2015 TNASLA Merit Award Rhino, ArcGIS, Illustrator, Photoshop
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feed.seed.dispearse. repeat LAR 552: Design Studio I | Fall 2015
Rhino, ArcGIS, Illustrator, Photoshop
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ground-breaking business LAR 551: Design Studio I | Fall 2015
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studhorse art center+ sculpture park LAR 572: Construction | Spring 2016
AutoCAD, Illustrator
studhorse art center+ sculpture park LAR 572: Construction | Spring 2016
AutoCAD, Illustrator
UT arboretum
LAR 540: Planting Design | Spring 2015 AutoCAD, Illustrator, hand rendering
Unversity of Tennessee Master of Landscape Architecture Candidate 2017 April 2015
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LAR 540: Planting Design | Spring 2015
Unversity of Tennessee Master of Landscape Architecture Candidate 2017 April 2015
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Unversity of Tennessee Master of Landscape Architecture Candidate 2017
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sarah g newton
sgallihe@utk.edu | 423.361.7054
Education 08.2014-present, University of Tennessee, MLA Candidate 2017 08.2006-05.2010, Elon University, BS in Biology, minor in Chemistry research presented at the Association of Southeastern Biologists Annual Meeting, 2009 + 2010 Experience 08.2014-present, Graduate Research Assistant University of Tennessee Work with the Environmental Design Lab, whose mission is to create partnerships with the community to promote community development through quality design. HydroLIT published 04.2017. 06.2015-05.2015, Intern City of Knoxville, Parks and Recreation Assist Parks and Greenways Coordinator with GIS database updates and research for various projects. Tasks included updating park AutoCAD files, creating planting list, and drafting an RFP. 01.2013-07.2014, Academic Support Specialist II University of Tennessee Prepare lab materials for Biology 140 lab sections. Order and maintain supplies. Make various culture media and grow bacteria, yeast, and algae cultures. Coordinate with teaching assistants. Manage lab assistants. Revise lab manual.
Skills AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, ArcGIS, Rhino 5, Grasshopper, lasercutting, CNC milling, 3D printing, technical writing, hand sketching, research Involvement+Honors 2017-present, Phi Kappa Phi 01.2017, MAXmin Competition, third place 2016 UTK Olmsted Scholar 08.2014-present, Student ASLA National Member attended National Conferences 2014, 2015, 2016 09.2014-present, Student ASLA State Member President, Fall 2016-present attended state conferences 2014, 2015, 2016 Watershed Futures, group Merit Award, 2016 Vice President, Fall 2015-Spring 2016 Recasting the [sub]natural, Merit Award, 2015 Awarded TN ASLA Student Scholarship, 2014 05.2015-present, UTKLA Media Contributor 12.2015-present, CELA Student Representative Landscape Architecture Foundation 09.2014 + 2016, Parking Day
09.2012-11.2012, Associate The Secret Garden, Stanley’s Greenhouses
References
Maintained the health of plants and assisted customers in purchasing plants based on their needs and interests. Arranged planted baskets.
Gale Fulton, Director UT School of Landscape Architecture gfulton@utk.edu, 865.974.5253
08.2010-05.2012, Upper School Science Teacher Evansville Day School Taught AP Biology, General Biology, Health, and Environmental Science. Coached the inaugural Upper School Dance Team and the Primary School Pom Pom Team. Organized schoolwide participation in the City of Evansville Rain Barrel Project. Organized and led two Outdoor Intersession Trips.
Brad Collett, Assistant Professor UT School of Landscape Architecture bcollett@utk.edu, 865.974.7176 Avigail Sachs, Assistant Professor UT School of Landscape Architecture asachs1@utk.edu, 865.974.3284