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Mary Ann Gowdy

Mary Ann Gowdy
Teaching Assistant Professor
Division of Plant Sciences

Education
B.S., Agriculture, specialization in Horticulture, University of Kentucky
M.S., Horticulture, emphasis Floriculture, Oklahoma State University
Ph.D., Crop Science, emphasis Greenhouse Production, Oklahoma State
University

Description
Mary Ann Gowdy is a recipient of the William T. Kemper Fellow for Excellence in Teaching award and holds teaching and administrative duties within Plant Sciences. Her teaching responsibilities include Horticultural Ecology, Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Crops Production, Floral Design, and Women in Leadership Roles.

Dr. Gowdy's administrative responsibilities range from overseeing the operation of the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) greenhouse facilities to serving as chairman of the CAFNR Courses & Curriculum Committee. In addition, Gowdy is a member of the Plant Science Undergraduate Education committee, Greenhouse committee and coordinates undergraduate student recruitment for Plant Sciences. In addition, Dr. Gowdy is the Program Leader for Tiger Garden, the student operated campus floral shop.