Profile: Catherine M. Howett, ASLA

Company/academic title: School of Environmental Design, University of Georgia/ Professor Emerita

Education: MA, University of Chicago
MLA, University of Georgia

Years in the profession: 28

ASLA chapter: Georgia

Category: Knowledge

Most notable professional accomplishments: Critical essays in landscape architecture, environmental art, garden history, and cultural landscape preservation; Senior fellow 1995-2001, Studies in Landscape Architecture, Dumbarton Oaks; CELA Outstanding Educator Award, 1998; Faculty Fellow of the Bunting Institute, Harvard University, 1984-86.

Thoughts on being elected to Council of Fellows: I have the impression that it remains more difficult for women than for men in the profession to achieve this recognition.