b'2022 TOP 10 NEXT GEN LEADERSMAGAN LEWIS2022s Future Leader of the Seed IndustryIf there are two things Magan Lewis is passionate about, its people and driving the future of agriculture research. Growing up in rural North Dakota, Lewis remembers being encouraged at a young age to participate in science experiments at her fathers high school science lab while students worked on science fair projects. Both of her parents were dedicated educators and community champions. She knew she wanted to continue that legacy she was given. Lewis moved to the North Dakota State University to achieve her PhD before landing in Des Moines, Iowa, now as equipment and automated field sensing lead for Bayer Crop Science. Theres one thing shes never left behind, the desire to be a strong STEM role model. I aim to honor my parents with service and commitment to family, Lewis says. Ive mentored young scientists globally through science and engineering fairs, launched You Be the Chemist quiz competitions and even hosted a STEM camp for elementary students with my husband, and discussed the importance of agriculture technology during season three of CBS Mission Unstoppable.Now, at Bayer Crop Science, her goal is focusing on the next evolution of agriculture research. Lewis team strives to increase the global efficiency of data collection, while improving data quality and safety of field testing. This is accomplished through the development, validation and global deployment of high-impact digital tools and sensors. Lewis is inspired by the role technology plays in the seed industry. New technologies that we develop allow farmers to make their operation as sustainable and productive as possible, while protecting our natural resources.We all have the same goal of designing the best seed for our growers particular field conditions, she says. The work we do impacts the world every day!16/ SEEDWORLD.COMSEPTEMBER 2022'