PhD candidate, IPA Public Administration Fellow
e-mail: lorellys@udel.edu
phone: 302-831-8526 | fax: 302-831-3296
188D Graham Hall | University of Delaware | Newark, DE 19716-7380
introduction | education | experience | qualifications | honors and awards | conferences | projects and reports
IntroductionLorelly Solano graduated with a bachelor's degree in Plant Sciences at the University of Costa Rica and has five years experience in the cut-flower industry. She attained a Master of Science degree at the University of Maryland 's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and developed research on Green Roof Systems.
Lorelly’s interests include the sustainable revitalization of cities, implementation of low-impact development techniques, urban agriculture, protection of the hydric resources, leadership, languages and culture.
EducationMS, University of Maryland 2010, Natural Resources Science
Lic, University of Costa Rica, 2007, Plant Science
BA, University of Costa Rica 2003, Plant Science
ExperienceSeptember 2010 – Present
Public Administration Fellow, Institute for Public Administration. University of Delaware
Newark, Del.
January 2008 – July 2010
Research Assistant, Plant Science and Landscape Architecture Department, University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, Md.
November 2004 – December 2007
Research and Development Manager, Plantas y Flores Ornamentales
Costa Rica
October 2003 – October 2004
Specialty Crops Consultant, Plantas y Flores Ornamentales
Costa Rica
QualificationsSpanish as a first language and conversant in French, proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint),
Honors and AwardsDr. Childer’s Award, Second Place, Student Competition in the North Eastern American Society for Horticultural Science Annual Conference, 2009
ConferencesPresenter, International Green Energy Economy Conference, Crystal City, Va., July 28-29, 2011 .
Presenter, International Low Impact Development Conference, Seattle, Wash., 2010.
Presenter, National Water Conference, Hilton Head, S.C., 2010.
Presenter, Bioscience Research and Technology Review Day, University of Maryland, College Park, Md., 2009.
Presenter, Southern Nursery Association Annual Research Conference, Atlanta, Ga., 2009.
Presenter, American Society for Horticultural Science Northeastern Region, Annual Conference. Newark, Del., 2009.
Presenter, International Low Impact Development Conference, Seattle, Wash., 2008.
Presenter, Bioscience Research and Technology Review Day, University of Maryland, College Park, Md., 2008.
Presenter, American Society for Horticultural Science Annual Conference, Atlanta, Ga., 2008.
Presenter, American Society for Horticultural Science Annual Conference, Orlando, Fla., 2008.
Presenter, Sixth Annual International Greening Rooftops for Sustainable Communities Conference, Baltimore, Md., 2008.
Presenter, Graduate Research Interaction Day, University of Maryland, College Park, Md., 2008.Projects and ReportsMPA Program, NASPAA Reaccreditation, 2011
NASPAA accreditation recognizes that a master's program in public affairs has gone through a rigorous process of voluntary peer review conducted by the Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation (COPRA) and has met NASPAA's Standards for Professional Master's Degree Programs in Public Affairs, Policy and Administration (www.naspaa.org). During 2010-2011, Lorelly participated in the elaboration of the MPA Program Self-Study Report to demonstrate compliance with NASPAA Standards.
Costa Rica Study Abroad, winter 2012
Lorelly Solano collaborated in the design of the Winter 2012 Costa Rica Study Abroad Program, organized by the School of Public Policy & Administration and directed by Dr. Maria Aristigueta. This program will approach topics of social and environmental sustainability. Additionally, Lorelly will participate as the teaching assistant for the course UAPP 467/667 – Sustainable Development in Costa Rica.
Investigating crumb rubber as a potential amendment for extensive green-roof substrates, 2010
Crumb rubber, a recycled-tire product, is a potential substrate amendment for green roofs, and is currently available in large quantities throughout North America. Crumb rubber's low-bulk density may reduce substrate loads, resulting in decreased engineering costs for buildings and may improve porosity and longevity of green-roof substrates, reducing maintenance and renovation costs. As with other recycled products, its use is appreciated for reducing environmental impacts with respect to extraction and production of new materials. However, it is known that crumb rubber can release potentially phytotoxic amounts of zinc. Lorelly’s research investigated the interactions between crumb rubber and conventional green-roof substrates made of expanded shales, slates, and clays, and described the plant responses when administrating various sources and concentrations of the metal. The deliverable of this project was her master’s thesis (PDF).
