Trish Machemer

Trish Machemer is an Associate Professor at Michigan State University, affiliated with the School of Planning, Design and Construction and holding dual appointments in the Landscape Architecture Program and Urban & Regional Planning Program. She focuses on participatory design and planning, particularly emphasizing children and youth involvement, while integrating geographic information systems (GIS) into land use studies and teaching methodologies.

• Education: PhD in Resource Management from Michigan State University; Master’s degrees in Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning from the University of Michigan.

Her research spans participatory design, children’s roles in planning, active learning pedagogy, and GIS applications. She has published on study abroad programs, alumni surveys, and program updates, reflecting her commitment to engaged scholarship. Her methodological approaches include qualitative survey research, principal component analysis, and image preference studies.

Additional interests include property rights, alternative land pricing methods, and gender equity in landscape architecture. Her work bridges disciplinary boundaries, offering practical land use and planning solutions.