Course Syllabus


How this online class works

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Organization: The course is divided into weekly modules, each with an overview, lecture content, resources, and a self-check quiz. 

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Tech requirements: For this course, you need access to a current Mac or PC and an up-to-date browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Internet Explorer).

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Getting help: Contact http://8help.osu.edu for tech problems; post in the Course Q&A discussion with general questions; send a message to your instructor with personal questions about grades and feedback.


Monica M. Lewandowski, PhD

ml2.png     lewandowski.52@osu.edu | (614) 247-6876 | 246A Kottman Hall

Asst. Prof. Clinical Professional Practice, Plant Pathology, Teaching & Outreach

Professional Information

Degrees & Credentials: 
PhD Botany, University of California, Riverside
MA Biology, California State University, Fresno
BA Biology, California State University, Fresno
Biography: 

I lead an engaging and interdisciplinary teaching and outreach program in plant pathology.  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 Plant Pathology and Plant Health Management.  My areas of interest include science, agriculture, education, outreach and communications.

Teaching and Outreach

Professional Experience

  • Department of Plant Pathology - Academic Program Coordinator (2007 - present)
  • 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

Outreach Activities

Student recruitment in plant pathology: filling the gaps to connect to prospective students..  Monica M. Lewandowski, S. D. Williams, T. K. Mitchell, A. E. Dorrance, T. L. Niblack, D. N. (Alvis) Tate, Rachel D. Capouya, K. S. McGlone, B. K. Mowery, B. D. Weaver. Poster, American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting, Aug. 9-14, 2014, Minneapolis, Minn.

American Phytopathological Society

  • Office of Public Relations and Outreach, board member
  • Committee for Diversity and Equality, member

Course Summary:

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