Dr. Andrew Cole
Senior Personnel
Andy Cole, a Professor of Landscape Architecture and Ecology in the Department of Landscape Architecture at Penn State, is a wetland ecologist looking at all aspects of created wetlands, from soils and plants to hydrology. He is also interested in all aspects of natural resources assessment especially as they pertain to design and impacts to the land. Cole has a deep interest in restoration ecology, ranging from wetlands in Pennsylvania to arctic tundra in Alaska. Andy serves as the ecologist within the department, bringing ecological understanding into the curriculum such that students’ thinking, and their designs are enhanced. He teaches the basic ecology course, including plant identification, and seminars ranging from restoration ecology to watershed stewardship. He is a wetland ecologist by training, though he also has a wildlife biology background. Additional information can be found at https://arts.psu.edu/faculty/charles-cole/