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Elizabeth (Beth) Scott is an Associate Professor and Chair of the MLA Program at the University of Illinois. She previously served as Program Chair at the University of Idaho and coordinated urban design initiatives at the Urban Design Center in Boise. Her work bridges professional practice and academic research, emphasizing resilience in urban systems and climate adaptation.
Education:
- MLA, University of Oregon, 2005 (Specialization: Design for Community Health)
- BLA summa cum laude, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2002
- BS in Geosciences, University of Arizona, 1983 (Specialization: Economic Geology)
- California Professional Geologist License #6751
Research Interests: Scott investigates urban ecological and human health, alternative transportation systems, the transportation-land use nexus, and long-range regional open space planning. Her recent work focuses on leveraging open space strategies to enhance climate resilience, particularly in the Des Plaines River watershed. She combines landscape systems research with visualization tools to inform urban planning decisions.
Publications: Her two most recent articles address sustainable transportation in Yellowstone National Park and resilience strategies for midsize cities, reflecting a trend toward interdisciplinary solutions for urban sustainability challenges.
Grants and Advising: Scott collaborated on the Idaho EPSCoR Managing Idaho’s Landscapes for Ecosystem Services project and advised Master’s student Mandi Roberts.
