Stephen A. Lewandowski, CPH
PhD Candidate, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army
sal2222@cumc.columbia.edu
stephen.a.lewandowski.mil@mail.mil
(Cell): 253-548-5207
Doctor of Philosophy, Environmental Health Sciences (Expected Fall 2020)
Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, New York, NY
Dissertation Title: Environmental Impacts on Heat Stress Illnesses in the United States Army Advisor: Professor Jeffrey Shaman GPA: 4.122
Master of Science, Environmental Health (May 2011)
Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA
GPA: 3.834
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science (June 2002)
United States Military Academy, West Point, NY
GPA: 3.75
Dean’s List and Distinguished Cadet; Order of Founders and Patriots of America Award for Excellence in Environmental Science and Environmental Engineering
Teaching Fellow, Department of Environmental Health Sciences Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, New York, NY (2019) P8322, Environmental Determinants of Health II
Assistant Professor, Department of Geography and Environmental Engineering
United States Military Academy, West Point, NY (2011-2014)
Course Director and Instructor for EV300, Environmental Science
Course Director and Instructor for EV396, Environmental Biological Systems
Certified in Public Health
National Board of Public Health Examiners, NBPHE Number 12320 (2016)
62nd Medical Brigade, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA (2014-present)
* Oversee the impact of all medical functions on the clinical services provided within the command
* Plan, monitor, analyze, and recommend preventive medicine activities to enable flexible, responsive, and effective force health protection
* Assigned to the U.S. Pacific Command Humanitarian Assistance mission; participated in China Disaster Management Exchange
Department of Geography and Environmental Engineering, United States Military Academy, West Point, NY (2011-2014)
* Responsible for the development and execution of course materials, graded exercises, and evaluation of cadet performance; served as academic counselor
* Contributed to successful ABET accreditation for the environmental engineering major during year of record review
* Public relations officer for the USMA chapter Phi Kappa Phi interdisciplinary academic honor society, orienteering team officer representative, and Medical Service Corps branch mentor
Comprehensive Soldier Fitness Directorate, Headquarters, Department of the Army, Deputy Chief of Staff G-3/5/7, Washington, DC. (2008 – 2009)
* Primary action officer for the establishment of a new directorate with a mission to improve physical and psychological health, resilience, and performance of soldiers, families and Army civilians
Office of the Surgeon General, Washington, DC. (2007 – 2008)
* Primary planner and action officer assisting the Army Assistant Surgeon General with discharge of 10 U.S.C. responsibilities for overall management of the Army-wide health services system
Dewitt Healthcare Network, Fort Belvoir, VA (2006-2007)
* Led comprehensive environmental health and industrial hygiene programs serving the Fort Belvoir and Fort A.P. Hill communities, a community hospital, and three family health centers
1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (SBCT), Fort Lewis, WA and Mosul, Iraq (2004-2005)
* Served as the brigade preventive medicine officer during Operation Iraqi Freedom II-III
* Assessed and mitigated medical threats and environmental and occupational health hazards for over 8,000 personnel throughout the Multi National Forces - North West area
U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine-Europe, Landstuhl, Germany (2002-2004)
* Served as project officer for a forward-based, theater-level preventive medicine command
* Planned and executed environmental health science projects in support of U.S. military and civilian personnel throughout the European and Central Command areas of responsibility
Preventive Medicine Senior Leaders Course (2016)
Humanitarian Assistance Response Training (2015)
Command and General Staff Officer Course (2014-2015)
Operational Clinical Infectious Disease Course (2014)
USMA Center for Faculty Excellence Master Teacher Program (2013)
Operations Research/Systems Analysis (ORSA) Familiarization (2009)
Army Medical Department Captains Career Course (2006)
Basic Industrial Hygiene Course (2002)
Principles of Military Preventive Medicine Course (2002)
Army Medical Department Officer Basic Course (2002)
Meritorious Service Medal (2)
Army Commendation Medal (3) Army Achievement Medal Army Valorous Unit Award
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon (2)
Combat Medical Badge
Expert Field Medical Badge
Army Staff Identification Badge
Baideme, M., Pfluger, A., Lewandowski, S., Matthew, K., and Starke, J. (2014) “An Engineering Perspective on Collaborative Client-Based Service-Learning Projects in an Introductory Environmental Engineering and Science Course.” Science Education & Civic Engagement: An International Journal (SECIJ), 6:1, 45-51. http://seceij.net/seceij/winter14/engineering_per.html
Lewandowski, S. A. & Faulkenberry, J. B. (2007) “A guide to brigade-level preventive medicine: Stryker brigade experience in Operation Iraqi Freedom II & III.” US Army Medical Department Journal, PB 8-07-4/5/6, 35-40. http://www.cs.amedd.army.mil/AMEDDJournal/2007aprjun.pdf
Pfluger, Andrew R., Baideme, M., Matthew, K., Lewandowski, S., Starke, J., and Butkus, M. (2013) “Interdisciplinary, real-world, client-based term projects in an introductory environmental engineering and science course.” Proceedings of the 120th ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition; Atlanta, Georgia, June 23-26; Paper ID #6254. http://www.asee.org/public/conferences/20/papers/6254/view
Lewandowski, S.A., “Heat Illness and Climate Extremes in the United States.” Environmental Health Sciences Seminar Series, Columbia University (NY, NY), October 29, 2018.
Lewandowski, S.A., “Sediment Quality Assessment of New York Watersheds.” New York City Watershed/Tifft Science & Technical Symposium, Session XIV: Supply Protection (West Point, NY), September 19, 2013. http://nywea.org/meetings/ConfDocs/WatershedProgram13.pdf (abstract, page 16)
Lewandowski, S.A., “Assessment of Tablet Use in an Environmental Science Course.” Assessment Network of New York Workshops & Conference (West Point, NY), April 2013.