Expert Is In: Green Infrastructure (On-site Drop-in Program)

Dr. Daniel Marasco 
Want to know more about people can use plants to benefit urban environments? Drop by the Garden Court to talk with Daniel and learn more about how green infrastructure like bioswales and green roofs can help places like D.C. weather storms and keep cool. Join us to get a close look at some of the plants being used by civil engineers to create more sustainable cities. Bring your questions and connect with a plant science professional in this Expert Is In program. 

This program is offered as part of a partnership with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Science and Technology Policy Fellowship Alumni Program. 

Intended Audience: All Levels

Friday, August 8, 2025
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM  Eastern
Location: Conservatory Garden Court
FREE: This is a drop-in program. No registration needed.

About the presenter

Dr. Daniel Marasco

Dr. Daniel Marasco earned his Ph.D. from Columbia University, where he was a fellow in the multi-disciplinary National Science Foundation IGERT program, “Solving Urbanization Challenges By Design.” For his dissertation, he analyzed vegetated rooftops and their...(read more)