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Isabella Shehab
I am a landscape ecologist interested in exploring how to better incorporate ecological function and climate change resilience into the design of human-centric spaces such as cities and suburbs. I am passionate about researching how to expand the availability of greenspace in urban settings to create more equitable, healthy cities. My doctoral work focuses on how to design suburban front yards that can be both appealing to neighborhood residents and also provide habitat for invertebrate communities.
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Global Resource Systems; Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences; Ames, IA; Minors: Sustainability, Horticulture, Spanish, Animal Science
Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) & Master of Science (MS) in Ecosystem Science and Management; University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS); Ann Arbor, Michigan
Advisor
Advisor Specialization(s)
Landscape Architecture
Research
Shehab, I.; Nassauer, J.I.; Webster, N.J.; Sampson, N.; Li, J. (2024). Perceptions of Detroit vacant lot greening designs related to depressive symptoms and household flooding, Urban Forestry & Urban Greening. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2024.128358.
Wang, R., Ma, Y., Zhao, G., Zhou, Y., Shehab, I., & Burton, A. (2023). Investigating water quality sensitivity to climate variability and its influencing factors in four Lake Erie watersheds. Journal of Environmental Management. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.116449
Geissinger, M., Langer, M., Shehab, I., and Westphal, A, with J. Thompson (2020). Societal Effects of Trees – Connecting The Dots. In D. Jahn (Ed.), City of Des Moines Urban Forest Master Plan. Available at: https://www.dsm.city/departments/public_works-division/forestry/urban_forest_master_plan_chapters.php. Last accessed May 17, 2024.