RESEARCH INTERESTS:

Focus on the enhanced quality-of-life potential associated with well-designed, environmentally-sensitive landscapes; associated interest in the verification of hardiness and adaptability of native and introduced plants in developed Nebraska landscapes.

COURSES TAUGHT:

Teaches the following courses in the UNL Pre-Horticulture Program at the University of Nebraska at Omaha:

• HORT 2000 - Landscape & Environmental Appreciation
• HORT 2120 - Landscape Plants
• IHORT 2130 - Landscape Plants II
• HORT 2660 - Introduction to Landscape Design
• HORT 2670 - Introduction to Landscape Design Studio

In addition, coordinates the following at UNO:

• Horticulture Minor
• HORT 3950 - Career Experience, HORT 3960 - Current Projects/Topics in Horticulture, and HORT 3990 - Independent Study
• UNL Pre-Programs (for two-year transfer students) in Agricultural Sciences, Natural Resources, Food Sciences and Horticulture at UNO (including advising for all students).

MAJOR PROJECT ACTIVITIES:

• Development of a horticulture curriculum for focused Horticulture Extension Educators and training for the Nebraska Master Gardener Program,
• Development and on-going maintenance of a landscape plant photo database website for student and industry use,
• On-going regional design training for the landscape/nursery, turf and arboriculture professions, and
• Development of landscape design training modules for use in distance education, workshops and classroom design curriculums.

EXTENSION INTERESTS:

Focus on sustainable landscape design/management training and awareness for all areas of the green industry (including Master Gardeners) as well as design training/awareness for public audiences.

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS:

• Pabst, T., A. Streich and S. Rodie. 2002. Introduction to Water Gardening. University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension Circular, EC02-1252, 16 pp.
  
  
• Fech, J. and S. Rodie. 2002. How to Install Bulbs. Grounds Maintenance, April 1, 2002.
  
  
• Fry, J., S. Rodie, R. Gaussoin, S. Weist, W. Upham and A. Zuk. 2001. Using flowering ornamentals to predict crabgrass emergence in the Midwestern US. Journal Series 13129. J. Int. Turf. Soc. 9: 3-6.
  
  
• Streich, A., Rodie, S. and R. Gaussoin. Turf in the Landscape. University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension Nebguide, G01-1418-A, 4 pp.
  
  
• Streich, A., Schoenweis, S., and S. Rodie. Growing Annual Flowers. University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension Nebfact, NF01-472, 2 pp.
  
  
• Streich, A., Schoenweis, S., Rodie, S. and D. Lindgren. Annual Flowers for Nebraska. University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension Nebguide, G84-739-A (revised June 2001), 4 pp.
  
  
• Rodie, S. and A. Streich. 2000. Defining Landscape Sustainability. University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension Nebguide G00-1405-A, 4 pp.
  
  
• Rodie, S. and E. Paparozzi. 1999. Public Perceptions of Landscape Design as a Nursery Industry Service and Quality-of-Life Enhancement Factor. J. Environ. Hort. 17(1): 18-24.
  
  
• Rodie, S. and E. Paparozzi. 1999. Perceptions of Urban Residential Landscapes: the Role of Landscape Design in Enhancing People-Plant Relationships. p. 71-82. In: Burchett, M., J. Tarran and R. Wood (eds.). Proc. International People-Plant Symposium: Towards a New Millenium in People-Plant Relationships, Sydney, Australia.
  
  
• Fech, J. and S. Rodie. 1999. Sustainable Golf Course Landscape Design. Golf Course Management Magazine, Vol. 67, No. 1.
  
  
• Rodie, S., Fech, J., Gaussoin, R. and A. Streich. 1999. Watering Nebraska Landscapes: When and How Much? University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension Nebguide G99-1400, 4 pp.
  
  
• Rodie, S., Fech, J. and R. Gaussoin. 1999. Create Your Own Festival of Color with Water Efficiency. University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension Event Publication, 8 pp.
  
  
• Rodie, S. 1998. Aesthetic Benefits of Low-Impact Landscapes. In: Proc. Sixth Annual Non-point Source Pollution Management Workshop, EPA Region 7/Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Lawrence, KS. (Abstract)
  
  
• Rodie, S. and E. Paparozzi. 1997. Backyard Quality-of-Life: Assessing Landscape Design as an Enhancement Factor. In: Developments in Quality-of-Life Studies: Proceedings of the First Conference of the International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies - Vol. 1., UNC Charlotte, NC. (Abstract)

OTHER:

• Elected to Board of Trustees, American Society of Landscape Architects (2002-2005) representing the Great Plains Chapter/ASLA (Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota)
• Holling Family Award for Teaching Excellence (Senior Faculty), College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, 2001
• Registered Landscape Architect in Nebraska, Kansas and California