Since her enrollment in the Master of Science program, Jennifer Strouse has consistently demonstrated academic excellence, achieving outstanding grades in her coursework and has been a valued employee on the Center’s staff, working on a number of specific gardening projects.
This past year she received a grant from the Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation to support her Master’s Project, the development of a public medicinal plant garden in San Diego. Her approach integrated research from three fields of study: healing garden design, herbal science, and regenerative studies, to create a model for a community-based health resource, which is also environmentally sustainable. Funding from the grant allowed Jennifer to construct a portion of the garden project and employ some of her fellow students in the process.
In addition to her academic work, Jennifer has been instrumental in the effort to promote the use of biodiesel on campus. This effort resulted in a commitment by the University to use biodiesel in their fleet, and this past spring a biodiesel tank was installed on campus.
The faculty, staff and students of the Lyle Center congratulate Jennifer on her receipt of this award and thank her for her contributions to the goals of the Center.
