2026 PPF Scholar

Emma Coogan is a first-year Master of Science student in Horticultural Science at North Carolina State University, working under the guidance of Julieta Sherk. Her academic and professional experience, including work in landscape design, greenhouse management, and plant breeding, informs a multidisciplinary approach to planting design. Grounded in both artistic exploration and scientific inquiry, her work emphasizes integrating natural processes to enhance ecological function, visual quality, and long-term sustainability in managed landscapes.

Updated 7.2026