Like many PhD students, I started with big ambitions but little strategy. I wanted to become a professor but wasn’t sure which positions would open or where I would fit best. So I stretched my research as wide as possible, hoping to keep all doors open. In my final year, I applied for 30+ faculty … Continue reading Three Regrets from My PhD—What I’d Do Differently
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How I Learned to Enjoy Drawing (After Hating It in School)
I’ll start with a confession: the thing I liked least about studying landscape architecture was drawing. In my second year, I took a landscape drawing course. Every week, we were assigned something new to draw—still objects, torsos, outdoor landscapes, and even a nude model. Each week, we submitted our drawings, and each week, I got … Continue reading How I Learned to Enjoy Drawing (After Hating It in School)
[BBC interview] The hiking movement to reclaim green spaces
Dr. Park was recently featured in a BBC article by Matilda Welin, addressing the crucial issue of equitable access to green spaces. The article, titled "The hiking movement to reclaim green spaces," delves into the challenges faced by people of colour and ethnic minorities in accessing natural areas. It highlights how racism and unequal access … Continue reading [BBC interview] The hiking movement to reclaim green spaces
Interview with Audubon magazine
In a recent interview with Audubon magazine, Dr. Keunhyun Park emphasized the importance of improving public transit access to public lands across cities in the United States. His research sheds light on the inequalities certain communities face when accessing natural spaces, highlighting the need for more inclusive transportation solutions. The article, “Why Cities Need Better Public … Continue reading Interview with Audubon magazine
[Book I read] Outlive (Peter Attia, 2023)
In "Outlive," Peter Attia presents a compelling case for redefining longevity as not only living longer but also living better. He argues that we must proactively confront chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and type 2 diabetes, rather than merely taking preventive measures. Attia introduces Medicine 3.0, a paradigm that prioritizes prevention … Continue reading [Book I read] Outlive (Peter Attia, 2023)
[Book I read] Storyworthy (Matthew Dicks, 2018)
"Storyworthy" by Matthew Dicks is a guide to storytelling. I've read this book twice already and got many insights and valuable tips. A key takeaway is that anyone can tell good stories, a perspective I had never considered. A good story is authentic, vulnerable, and engaging while entertaining. Your story should include a moment that … Continue reading [Book I read] Storyworthy (Matthew Dicks, 2018)
UBC Branchlines Interview
In a recent interview with Branchlines, the publication of the UBC Faculty of Forestry, I discuss my research on the accessibility and design of urban parks. The interview section with multiple faculty members and researchers in the Urban Forestry program at UBC can be found in the latest edition of Branchlines.
Research In Focus: A Weekly Digest of New Research from the NIDILRR Community
Our recent article was introduced in "Research In Focus" a publication of the National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC) (link) Survey Offers Insight into Impact of COVID-19 on Community Living and Travel Behavior of People with Disabilities A study funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). The ability to participate … Continue reading Research In Focus: A Weekly Digest of New Research from the NIDILRR Community
[Book I read] Steal Like an Artist (Austin Klein, 2012)
Steal Like an Artist (Amazon link) I got to know about a series of books written by Austin Kleon from Ali Abdaall's YouTube channel. Ali introduced those three books as one of "10 Cheap Purchases that Improved my Life." He said that anytime he's in a bit of a slump, he just picks up one … Continue reading [Book I read] Steal Like an Artist (Austin Klein, 2012)
Landscape Architecture Faculty Citation Measures
I, with Dr. Tom Sanchez at Virginia Tech and Jessica Zuban (a graduate research assistant), published a paper at Landscape Journal, titled "Evaluating Scholarly Productivity and Impacts of Landscape Architecture Faculty Using Citation Analysis" (download). The citation data used in the paper are available here. A few notes about the data: The dataset includes 504 … Continue reading Landscape Architecture Faculty Citation Measures
