College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Center for Urban  Ecology

CUE People

Staff

Director:
Tim Carter, Ph.D.  317.940.6506

Tim received his Ph.D. in 2006 from the University of Georgia where he evaluated the use of vegetated roofs for urban ecosystem remediation. As a post-doc and faculty member in the River Basin Center at Odum School of Ecology at UGA his work focused on the intersection between urbanization and environmental management through studies of designer ecosystems, sustainable development, environmental policy, and climate change impacts on coastal areas. As the first director of the CUE, Tim explores opportunities to improve urban ecological conditions through public outreach, student engagement, innovative project development, and research.

Assistant Director:
Marjorie Hennessy, MLA, LEED AP  317.940.6505

Marjorie has a background in ecology and landscape architecture. Prior to coming to the CUE she worked for environmental consulting firms in Florida, and architecture and engineering firms in Florida and Montana. Marjorie is interested in sustainable land use practices, management, and planning.  Marjorie also teaches the environmental practicum course. The practicum works with a local client every semester to resolve an issue of ecological importance in Indianapolis. The course incorporates a collaborative process, is applicable in a meaningful way, promotes professionalism and builds student confidence. Reports from the practicum and other projects can be viewed on the news page. 

CUE Campus Farm Manager:
Tim Dorsey  

Tim joined the CUE in the Summer of 2011 through funding from the Nina Mason Pulliam Trust.  He manages all aspects of the Campus Farm including farm planning, crop selection, production schedules, volunteer opportunities, the CSA program, and restaurant sales.

CUE Community Manager:
Molly Casperson

Molly graduated from Butler in 2010 with a degree in Science, Technology and Society.  She spent the summer of 2011 as a marketing and branding intern for the Sitka Conservation Society in Sitka, Alaska. Molly joined the CUE pro bono in the Fall of 2011 and works to keep all of the CUE's social media buzzing.

Affiliated Faculty

Dr. Carmen Salsbury , Biology Department Chair
Dr. Rebecca Dolan , Director Friesner Herbarium
Dr. Travis Ryan , UTERP Project Advisor
Dr. Tom Dolan , Water Quality

Advisory Council

Tarrey Banks - The Project School Indianapolis
John Hazlett - City of Indianapolis, Office of Sustainability
Matthew Jose - Big City Farms
Laura Henderson - Growing Places Indy / Indy Winter Farmers Market
Lori Kaplan - JF New
Mark Fritz - Choices, Inc.
Neil Myers - Williams Creek Consulting
Kevin McKinney - NUVO
Chris Harrell - City of Indianapolis Brownfields Coordinator
David Forsell - Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc.
Teo Chun-sheh - Ratio Architects
Heather Bacher - Central Indiana Land Trust
Michael Kaufmann - Asthmatic Kitty Records / The Kinetic Project
Terrence Black - GreenWay Supply
Sara Snow - Green Living Expert