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David Evans is a Lecturer in the Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning at Utah State University's College of Agriculture and Applied Science. A registered Landscape Architect in California with over 37 years of professional experience, he joined academia in 2012 to focus on teaching and community-engaged design. His work bridges practical landscape architecture with pedagogical innovation, emphasizing career counseling and sustainable urban design.
- Education: Urban Design (University of California, Berkeley, 1998), Landscape Architecture (Conway School of Landscape Design, 1976)
His research explores community-engaged learning, landscape urbanism, and design-build education models. Recent work integrates eye-tracking technology with virtual environments to study human-environment interactions. Evans has received multiple teaching awards, including the 2020 NACTA Teaching Award of Merit and multiple LAEP Faculty of the Year recognitions.
- Key Scientific Contributions: 2024-2025 research on STI testing platforms and VR-based visual assessment tools
- Legacy: Founder of the Community Design Team (2012-present), emphasizing democratic dialogue in urban planning
