Gail Langellotto

Dr. Gail Langellotto is a Professor in the Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University (OSU), affiliated with the College of Agricultural Sciences. She leads the Garden Ecology Lab, focusing on urban ecosystems, pollinator conservation, and sustainable land management. Her roles include coordinating the Oregon Master Gardener Program and serving on university committees for diversity and inclusion. Langellotto holds a Ph.D. in Entomology from the University of Maryland (2002) and has taught courses like Introduction to Insect Pest Management and Current Topics in Entomology. She has authored over 60 peer-reviewed publications and extension materials on gardening, pollinators, and urban agriculture.

Education:

• Ph.D., Entomology, University of Maryland College Park (2002)
• M.S., Entomology, University of Maryland College Park (1996)
• B.S., Biology, University of Maryland Baltimore County (1993)

Research Interests: Urban biodiversity, pollinator ecology, garden design for ecosystem services, and bridging science with public outreach. Her work emphasizes practical solutions for sustainable gardening and urban agriculture. Recent studies include native plant preferences, pollinator habitat enhancement, and soil microbiology impacts.

Awards: Honored with the Diversity Commitment Award (2024), Gold Award for Diverse Audiences (2023), and recognition for extension leadership. Her outreach efforts have received multiple accolades from the Association for Communication Excellence.

Grants & Service: Led projects on SNAP-ED educational programs, served on 20+ OSU search committees, and advises the Filipino-American Student Association. She co-chairs the College’s Inclusive Excellence Task Force and edits Environmental Entomology’s Pollination section.

Labs/Teams: Directs the Garden Ecology Lab, collaborating with institutions like the University of Alberta and Pine Meadow Ranch. Her lab’s work is featured in Environmental Entomology and Urban Agriculture & Regional Food Systems.