Landscape Architecture faculty members, Professor Sean Rotar, Professor Dave Barbarash, and Professor Yiwei Huang, participated in the 2026 Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture (CELA) Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio. During the conference, Sean Rotar attended the Administration Lunch with CELA President. David Barbarash and Yiwei Huang attended the CELA Executive Board Meetings as the 2nd…Read more about Faculty from Purdue University’s Landscape Architecture program participated in the 2026 Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture (CELA) Conference[Read More]
Dr. Yiwei Huang has been recognized with a national Early Career Teaching Award as part of the USDA Excellence in College and University Teaching Awards for Food and Agricultural Sciences. The award is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) in partnership with the Association of Public and…Read more about Yiwei Huang Honored with USDA Early Career Teaching Award[Read More]
Yiwei Huang visited Singapore this week to explore study abroad logistics and build connections with local universities. During her visit, she was also invited to give a talk at the Singapore University of Technology and Design, titled “Beyond Beauty: The Role of Landscape Performance in Sustainable Urban Development.” The presentation highlighted her three case study…Read more about Yiwei Huang Explores Study Abroad Options in Singapore and Shares Research on Sustainable Urban Landscapes at SUTD[Read More]
HLA Graduate Student Mya Hagerty (Huang lab) and Assistant Professor Yiwei Huang presented research at the international Environmental Design and Research Association (EDRA) conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada! Two presentations and one poster were presented: Perception Misalignments of Green Stormwater Infrastructure Features within Central Indiana Yiwei Huang, Ph.D., Purdue University, IN and Phoenix Jefferson,…Read more about Mya Hagerty and Yiwei Huang Presented at EDRA Conference[Read More]
Yiwei Huang‘s co-authored (with Professor Patsy Owens and Professor Jayoung Koo) textbook, Outdoor Environments for People: Considering Human Factors in Landscape Design, has received the International Environmental Design and Research Association (EDRA) 2025’s Great Place Book Award! The jury commented, “This is a truly comprehensive volume on the consideration of human experience in the landscape…Read more about “Outdoor Environments for People” Received EDRA’s Great Book Award![Read More]
Purdue University published two stories on this year’s Murphy Award Winners. Yiwei Huang is featured in the story on the Exceptional Early Career Award Winners: Empowering students with purpose and passion. Steve Hallett is featured in the story on the Charles B. Murphy Award Winners: Meet the 2025 winners of Purdue’s Charles B. Murphy Award
Dr. Yiwei Huang, together with Dr. Francisco Montalvo (ESE) and Dr. Wencheng Zhang (CALC), and moderated by Dr. Stephanie Masta, participated in the academic panel for Purdue’s 2025 OIGP Spring Reception, and shared advice, reflections, and resources with interdisciplinary graduate students interested in pursuing academic careers.
Yiwei Huang and David Barbarash attended the 2025 Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture (CELA) conference in Portland, Oregon to both serve in their Board of Directors positions and to present novel research. Yiwei served as Regional Director overseeing programs in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, and Wisconsin while Dave served as the 2nd Vice President and Chair for…Read more about Yiwei Huang and David Barbarash Attended 2025 CELA Conference[Read More]
Dr. Yiwei Huang has been honored with Purdue University’s Exceptional Early Career Teaching Award, marking a significant milestone for both Dr. Huang and the entire HLA department. This prestigious recognition represents Purdue’s highest teaching accolade for faculty members in the early stages of their careers. The award acknowledges Dr. Huang’s outstanding teaching abilities and unwavering…Read more about Dr. Yiwei Huang Honored with Exceptional Early Career Award[Read More]