Students: Join The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) throughout the fall to learn more about some exciting events coming up this academic year and ways to get involved!

Student Welcome Back Kickoff 

Welcome to another exciting year of landscape architecture school! National ASLA invites you to a virtual kickoff for all landscape architecture students on Tuesday, September 10 at 5:00 PM ET. Join ASLA President SuLin Kotowicz, FASLA, student and emerging professional leaders, and your fellow student peers to learn about exciting ASLA initiatives you can get involved with over the next year. All landscape architecture students are welcome, whether you’re a National ASLA member or not.

Learn about:

• New ASLA initiatives such as student programming at the ASLA 2024 Conference or  “Ask Me Anything” casual conversations with professionals 
• FREE ASLA Student Membership
• FREE Student Registration to the ASLA 2024 Conference on Landscape Architecture October 6-9 in Washington, D.C. (Must check the “Volunteer” box. Deadline for the ASLA Student Volunteer program ends Sept 15)
• LABash 2025 location and dates

REGISTER FOR THE ASLA STUDENT KICKOFF

Spark Talks 

Quick Chats with Landscape Architecture Professionals

ASLA invites landscape architecture students to a 5-part webinar series "Spark Talks: Integrating Technology in Landscape Architecture". Specifically geared toward students, these short conversations delve into the tech workflows that students should explore as they embark on their professional journeys. 

Starting on September 24, throughout the fall semester, these 45-minute webinars will highlight speakers who will share essential tech workflows for aspiring professionals. From boutique firms to multinational corporations, leveraging technology can significantly boost productivity, creativity, and efficiency in landscape architecture projects. Join us to connect with these professionals, ask any questions you might have for them, and get to meet some of your fellow students from landscape architecture programs across the country!

Spark Talk: Navigating Software in Landscape Architecture with Digital Tech PPN

Tuesday, September 24 at 12pm ET

Speakers:

Radu Dicher, ASLA, Firmwide BIM Manager, SWA

Eric Gilbey, ASLA, Product Marketing Manager, Vectorworks

Jack Garcia, Affiliate ASLA, Principal, Virtual Design and Construction, EDSA

REGISTER HERE

Spark Talk: Human First, Tech Second

Wednesday, October 16 at 1pm ET

Speakers:

Haemee Han, ASLA, PLA, Jaemee Studio

Misa Chen, ASLA, Studio Edition

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Spark Talk: Elevating Design with Drone Technology and 3D Workflows

Tuesday, October 29 at 2pm ET

Speakers: 

Eric Arneson, ASLA, PLA, Topophyla

Nahal Sohbati, Topophyla

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Spark Talk: Overcoming Technology Challenges in Landscape Architecture

Tuesday, November 5 at 1pm ET

Speakers: 

Chris Landau, Affiliate ASLA, Landau Design + Technology

REGISTER HERE

Spark Talk: Exploring the Future: AI in Landscape Architecture

Tuesday, November 19 at 12pm ET

Speakers:

Carlos Torres de Janon, Associate ASLA, MIG

REGISTER HERE

Can’t attend? 

No worries, we’ll record all sessions and share them on the ASLA Students website following the presentations. Don’t wait, sign up for FREE ASLA Student Membership now!