Welcome to LADREM

The Department of Landscape Architecture, Disaster Resilience and Emergency Management (LADREM) at North Dakota State University is an innovative and interdisciplinary academic unit dedicated to addressing the complex challenges of today's world. Our mission is to integrate the principles of landscape architecture with cutting-edge strategies in disaster resilience and emergency management, preparing our students to become leaders in creating sustainable, resilient, and safe environments.

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Landscape Architecture

NDSU’s Landscape Architecture program blends creativity, environmental stewardship, and hands-on design experience to prepare you for a meaningful career shaping outdoor spaces. From sustainable cities to resilient landscapes, you’ll gain the skills to design with purpose and make a lasting impact.

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Community Resilience

NDSU’s Community Resilience program equips you to help communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from challenges, whether environmental, social, or economic. Learn to foster resilience through innovative strategies, collaborative planning, and real-world experiences that empower people and places to thrive

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Community Resilience Student Work

DREM

Disaster Resilience & Emergency Management

NDSU’s Disaster Resilience & Emergency Management (DREM) program prepares you to take action before, during, and after disasters. Through hands-on training and interdisciplinary learning, you’ll gain the skills to protect communities, manage crises, and strengthen systems that save lives.

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GIS Certificate

NDSU’s GIS Certificate gives you the technical skills to analyze and visualize spatial data, opening doors to careers in urban planning, environmental science, emergency management, and beyond. Gain hands-on experience with industry tools and learn how to turn complex data into smart decisions that shape the world.

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