Monica M. Lewandowski

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Assistant Professor Clinical Professional Practice, Teaching and Outreach, Undergraduate advisor

lewandowski.52@osu.edu

(614) 247-6876

Office:

246A Kottman Hall, Columbus

Professional Information

Degrees & Credentials:

PhD Botany, University of California, Riverside

MA Biology, California State University, Fresno

BA Biology, California State University, Fresno

Biography:

I am committed to leading an engaging teaching and outreach program in plant pathology and related disciplines. My responsibilities include teaching and academic programs (Graduate and Undergraduate), including graduate admissions, graduate and undergraduate recruiting, academic data reporting; summer internship coordinator; internal and external communications; education outreach; website content. I'm the grad program coordinator for the Plant Pathology MS/PhD program and the Master in Plant Health Management. I am also an undergraduate advisor.

My areas of interest include science, agriculture, education, outreach and communications. I am the incoming Director of the American Phytopathological Society's Office of Education.

Teaching and Outreach

Contemporary Issues: Pesticides, Genetic Engineering and the Environment (PLNTPTH 4597); Autumn, Spring and Summer (Online)
Capstone Course: Problem-Based Studies in Plant Health (PLNTPTH 5604)
Exploring Plant Pathology (Session 2 Survey course)
Planting Science mentor > plantingscience.org
Ohio State, Second year Transformational Experience Program (STEP) mentor, 2017-2019

Professional Experience

Department of Plant Pathology - Assistant Professor, Clinical Professional Practice (2016 - present)
Department of Plant Pathology - Academic Program Coordinator (2007 - 2016)
Ohio Bioproducts Innovation Center - Grant writing, data reporting and communications (2006-2007)
University of Florida, IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred, Florida - Public relations and communications coordinator (1998-2005)
Plant Space Biology, Kennedy Space Center - National Research Council Associate (1994-1997) and Dynamac Corp scientist (1998)

Creative Works

News Releases
Students Invited to Help Feed the World
Ohio State Offers New Master in Plant Health Management Degree
OSU Images of the Day
> Spring has Sprung Peaceful Path > Splash of Color > Splash of Spring
O-H-I-O photos
> Apple picking > North Central APS > APS Centennial

Honors and Awards

North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture, Teaching Award of Merit (2020)
CFAES Learning Outcomes Award of Distinction (as part of the MPHM Academic Program) - 2019 - MPHM Graduate Program (pdf)
CFAES Learning Outcomes Award of Distinction (as part of the Plant Pathology Academic Program) - 2017 - Plant Pathology Graduate Program (pfd)
Outstanding Service to Students award, CFAES - 2017
Star Supporter to Students, CFAES Student Council - 2016

American Phytopathological Society Involvement

American Phytopathological Society, Director, Office of Education

- Office of Public Relations and Outreach, ex oficio

- Committee for Diversity and Equality, member

- Teaching Committee, member

Annual meeting posters

Lewandowski, M.; Dorrance, A.E.; Canas, L.A.; Welty, C. et al. Keys to Expanding Online Education Beyond the Campus: Ohio State's Master in Plant Health Management. Poster. International Congress of Plant Pathology. July 29-Aug. 3, 2018, Boston, MA.

MM Lewandowski, AE Dorrance, LA Canas, C Welty, F Peduto Hand, DJ. Shetlar, PA Paul, AJ Londo, SD Williams and WS Klooster. Engaging non-traditional and online students in Ohio State’s Master in Plant Health Management: a SWOT analysis. Abstract. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. August 5-9, 2017, San Antonio, Texas.

MM Lewandowski, AE Dorrance, LA Canas, B Kleinke, E Roche, J Schoenhals, SD Williams, F Peduto Hand, J Jasinski, M Gardiner, PA Paul and AJ Londo. Master in Plant Health Management: Training and education to meet 21st Century Trends and challenges in Extension and industry. Abstract. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. Vol. 106. Minneapolis: (Aug 2016). Poster presentation, July 30 – August 3, 2016. Tampa, Florida.

Lewandowski, MM, Williams, SD, Mitchell, TK, Dorrance, AE, Niblack, TN, Alvis Tate, DN, Capouya, RD, Mclone, KS, Mowery, BK, Weaver, BD. Poster, Student recruitment in plant pathology: filling the gaps to connect to prospective students. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. Aug. 1, 2014. Minneapolis, MN.

Works

Journal Articles

Goins, G. D. ; Yorio, N.C. ; Sanwo, M. M. ; Brown, C.S., "Photomorphogenesis, photosynthesis, and seed yield of wheat plants grown under red light-emitting diodes (LEDs) with and without supplemental blue lighting" Journal of Experimental Boany 48 (1997)

Sanwo MM, DeMason DA, ". Gibberellic acid (GA3)-induced enhancement of alpha-amylase activity in the aleurone of sh-2 maize kernels" American Journal of Botany 81 8 (1994) 987-996-987-996

Sanwo, MM, ; DeMason, DA,, "A comparison of alpha-amylase isozyme profiles in selected Su and high-sugar sweet corn (sh-2, su-1, su-1 se) inbred lines (Zea mays L.)" International Journal of Plant Sciences 154 3 (1993)

Sanwo MM, DeMason DA, "Characteristics of alpha-amylases during germination of two high-sugar sweet corn cultivars of Zea mays L" Plant Physiology 99 3 (1992) 1184-1192-1184-1192

Presentations

"Investigating the Role of Quorum Sensing in Xanthomonas translucens pv. undulosa Infection in Barley and Wheat: A Class Research Experience. Poster.." In American Phytopathological Society Plant Health 2020. 2020.

"Showcasing “Plant Health” in Ohio State’s Thompson Library – How You Can Become Involved. Poster.." In The Ohio State University Plant Sciences Symposium. 2020.

"MPHM Online information session." In Master in Plant Health Management Webinar series. 2019.

"Grad Students: Deadlines / The International Year of Plant Health: How We Can Celebrate." In Department of Plant Pathology Seminar Serioes. 2019.

"Examine the Famine - Your Favorite Foods at Risk - Introductory Comments." In Examine the Famine - Your Favorite Foods at Risk. 2019.

"Organic and Conventional Farming: Food and Marketing presentation." In The W. K. Kellogg Foundation and Bobby Moser Food Security and Sustainability Learning Community. 2018.

"Graduate Students: "First Friday," "15th Day," and Other Terms You Should Know." In Plant Pathology Seminar Series, Ohio State. 2018.

"Genetic Engineering In The News." In Plant Pathology Seminar. 2018.

"MPHM Professional Development." In Master in Plant Health Management webinar series. 2018.

"Presentation and Panel Discussion: Master in Plant Health Management online program." In International Congress of Plant Pathology. 2018.

"Tips for Overcoming Nervousness for Public Speaking." In Second-Year Transformational Experience Program Co-Curricular. 2017.

"Elevator speech – why they are important, for you, the program and agriculture in general." In Master in Plant Health Management Monday Webinar. 2017.

"Ohio State Administrative and Graduate Professionals Association, Panel presenter for 1-End-of-year celebrations, and 2-Annual Reviews for Graduate Students." In Ohio State Administrative and Graduate Professionals Association Panel. 2017.

"Become a more confident speaker." In Department of Plant Pathology professional development. 2016.

"Registration info and announcements; Networking with social media: Developing a professional web presence." In Plant Health Management Seminar ENTMLGY 7300. 2016.

"How Polk County Put Orange Juice Into Everyoneâ€™s Morning: Florida Sunshine and Frozen Concentrate." In Polk County Historical Society Meeting. 2005.

"Florida Citrus History." In Florida Institute of Phosphate Research Teacher Program. 2005.

"Citrus Exploration." In Florida Citrus Festival School Field Trip Day. 2005.

"3,2,1 . . . Blast Off!." In Career Countdown - Girls Invent the Future. 2005.

"Biotechnology . . . For Our Future." In Certified Crop Adviser Training for CEUs. 2004.

"Photo Fever: An Introduction to Digital Photography." In Florida 4-H State Congress. 2004.

"Learning Photography." In Girl Scout Troop 329. 2004.

"Photo Fever: An Introduction to Digital Photography." In Florida 4-H State Congress. 2003.

"Powerpoint for UF Presentations." In CREC Information and Training Seminar series. 2002.

"Design Tips for Powerpoint." In CREC Information and Training Seminar series. 2001.

"Photo-Editing on the Computer." In CREC Information and Training Seminar series. 2000.

"Powerpoint Tools and Tips." In CREC Information and Training Seminar series. 2000.

"Powerpoint Part 2: Some Tools and Tips." In CREC Information and Training Seminar series. 2000.

"Powerpoint for Slides, Computer Presentations and Posters." In CREC Information and Training Seminar series. 2000.

"Refreshing Ideas with Citrus." In Florida 4-H State Congress. 1999.

"Spectral quality effects on growth and carbohydrate metabolism in wheat." In The 17th Annual Riverside Symposium in Plant Physiology. 1995.

"Inside and Out." In Career Countdown - Girls Invent the Future.

"Confocal Microscopy." In Plant Pathology and Friends Seminar Series.

Technical Reports

Goins, GD, Yorio NC, Sanwo MM, Brown CS., "Seed-to-seed growth of Superdwarf wheat and Arabidopsis using red light-emitting diodes (LEDs): A report on baseline tests conducted for NASA’s proposed plant research unit (PRU)" 1996.

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