Instructor: Lydia Paradiso

Lydia Paradiso
 Lydia Paradiso is currently a PhD student at the City University of New York and NYBG. Her research focuses on Larix (Pinaceae), a genus of deciduous conifers. She previously received a MSc in Biodiversity and Taxonomy of Plants from the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh. Lydia is passionate about science education and communication, and has experience teaching in both formal and informal settings.

Classes by this instructor


Paleobotany: The Origin of Plants

Paleobotany, the study of plant evolution through fossil evidence, gives us insights into Earth's flora, past and present. In this class, you'll learn about the evolution of plants—from when life first emerged from the ocean to modern day trees and more...
261BOT434O 09/20 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Paradiso
ONLINE

Plant Structure

Get a solid grounding in the basic plant body-from the cell to the roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruit. We'll use dissecting and compound light microscopes to observe plant anatomy, then introduce the base-level chemistry required to understand the world more...
253BOT315BO 03/05 We 6:00pm-9:00pm Paradiso
ONLINE