Maryann Borsick Herman

My teaching focus is at the sophomore level in plant and microbiology. I also enjoy teaching an elective in medical ethnobotany and a non-majors course on fungi. My training is in plant pathology and my graduate work focused on induction of defense response pathways in vegetables. I'm currently working on pedagogical projects that investigate student engagement, critical thinking, and misconceptions.

My research program investigates interactions between plants, microbes and the environment. One focus is on using plants and microbes to remediate lead-contaminated soils in Rochester. I also have projects investigating prevalence of antibiotic resistance bacteria in local lakes and rivers.

Companies

• Course Facilitator eCornell (2021)
• Associate Professor and Interim Department Chair St. John Fisher College (2017)
• Associate Professor of Biology St. John Fisher College (2014)
• Assistant Professor of Biology St. John Fisher College (2008 — 2014)

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Cornell University (2003 — 2008)
• Bachelor of Science (BS) Allegheny College (1997 — 2001)