Dawnn Askren
Stockkeeper, Bloomington Drosophila Stock Center
- dmoyer@indiana.edu
- 812-855-5783
- Biology Bldg. A511
Roxanne "Roxy" Bertsch
Stockkeeper, Bloomington Drosophila Stock Center
- roxyb62@gmail.com
- 812-855-5783
- Biology Bldg. A511
Carolyn Blank
Undergraduate Advisor; Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, and Molecular Life Sciences
(she/her/hers)
- crblank@indiana.edu
- 812-855-3810
- Biology Bldg. A115
Carolyn advises undergraduate students in biology, biotechnology, microbiology, and molecular life sciences as well as students who are considering these degree programs and minors. She assists students in planning coursework compatible with their interests and program requirements; confers with prospective students and parents; and makes referrals to other IU personnel for further information on specific programs and services.
Andrea Bock
Purchasing Representative, Service Center
- anbock@iu.edu
- 812-855-6134
- Biology Bldg. A003
Initiates purchase orders for biology and research labs. Tracks orders, handles returns, and authorizes payments. Assists customers in Biology Stores.
Tracey Bradley
Graduate Student Recruitment Coordinator, Graduate Office
- tstohr@indiana.edu
- 812-856-6303
- Myers Hall 150
Answers graduate program inquiries, coordinates prospective student visits, attends graduate school fairs; markets graduate programs and coordinates Graduate Recruitment Weekend.
Lulu Cheshire
Stockkeeper, Bloomington Drosophila Stock Center
- lcheshir@indiana.edu
- 812-855-5783
- Biology Bldg. A511
Karl Culp
Stockkeeper, Bloomington Drosophila Stock Center
- kaculp@indiana.edu
- 812-855-5783
- Biology Bldg. A511
Jessica Dalton
Scheduling Specialist, Undergraduate Office
- biosched@indiana.edu
- 812-856-5743
- Biology Bldg. A504
Jessica compiles information for the Schedule of Classes; checks enrollments; oversees course evaluations; reserves rooms for learning groups, review sessions, exams, and final exams; submits X490 grades.
Margaret "Meg" Elkins
Stockkeeper, Bloomington Drosophila Stock Center
(she/her/hers)
- megeragh@iu.edu
- 812-855-5783
- Biology Bldg. A511
Noah Farrell
Stockkeeper, Bloomington Drosophila Stock Center
- nmfarrel@iu.edu
- 812-855-5783
- Biology Bldg. A511
Aaron Fellows
General Supervisor and Biology Services Coordinator
- afellows@indiana.edu
- 812-855-0748
- Biology Bldg. A011
Supervises the daily operations of the Drosophila Media Kitchen; moving and set up of furniture and equipment; equipment salvage and surplus; capital equipment inventory; and set up of tables and chairs for special events.
Nathan Fletcher
Electronics Technician
- nfletche@indiana.edu
- 812-855-6577
- Biology Bldg. 035
Provides technical service, repair, and maintenance for departmental equipment and scientific instrumentation—including refrigeration systems, glassware washers, autoclaves, and much of the electronic equipment used in research labs; e.g., rotators, shakers, water baths, and centrifuges.
Matt Freeman
Gardner, Greenhouse
- gmfreema@indiana.edu
- 812-855-7717
- Biology Bldg. 139
Cares for plants in the greenhouses, Botany Field, and other satellite areas; work includes watering, fertilizing, weed and pest control, and other activities as specified by the individual researchers.
Kevin Gabbard
Media Preparator, Media Kitchen
- kgabbard@indiana.edu
- 812-856-5012
- Biology Bldg. A016
Prepares media for the Drosophila Stock Center and teaching/research labs.
Terri Greene
Web Support and Communication Services
(she/her/hers)
- tgreene@indiana.edu
- 812-856-1476
- Biology Bldg. 006
Maintains department websites, social media sites, and digital signage. Prepares news stories and coordinates with IU news groups. Serves as editor of and produces BioNews (annual newsletter). Creates event programs, flyers, etc. Photographs department events and people. Assists labs in setting up lab websites.
Amber Hill
Director of Fiscal, Budget, and Business Affairs, Business Office
- ambehill@indiana.edu
- 812-855-0583
- Biology Bldg. 127
Directs and oversees all administrative services and financial operations for the Department of Biology. Manages processing and auditing of grant proposals and awards. Oversees Foundation accounts.
Brandon Hoffman
Undergraduate Student Services Specialist
(they/he)
- branhoff@ius.edu
- 812-855-3810
- Biology Bldg. A115
Brandon oversees the day-to-day undergraduate advising office operations; assists current and prospective students with basic questions and coordinates appointments with advisors. Brandon organizes undergraduate events (e.g., orientation, graduation) and works with our scheduling specialist on tasks related to scheduling classes, organizing course evaluations, and coordinating training and appointment of undergraduate teaching assistants.
Jessica Hooten
Payroll Associate
- jlhooten@indiana.edu
- 812-855-6284
- Biology Bldg. 127D
Processes payroll for faculty, academic, monthly and biweekly appointed staff. Prepares financial payroll reports.
Mary Ann Horrocks
Stockkeeper, Bloomington Drosophila Stock Center
- horrockm@indiana.edu
- 812-855-5783
- Biology Bldg. A511
Cliff Huggins
Director of Facilities and Laboratory Services
- johuggin@iu.edu
- 812-855-5051
- Biology Bldg. A017
Directs physical operations and maintenance of all buildings and associated facilities. Plans and coordinates renovation projects. Directs and oversees departmental support services.
Beth Ivey
Manager of Biological Stores and Purchasing, Service Center
- bethivey@iu.edu
- 812-855-8984
- Biology Bldg. A003
Directs store/stockroom operations. Oversees the Service Center’s purchasing and accounting efforts.
Linda Kern
Grant Specialist, Business Office
- lhkern@indiana.edu
- 812-856-4012
- Biology Bldg. 127
Monitors and reconciles faculty grant accounts. Monitors current and pending reports.
Katie LaPadula
Graduate Advisor/Coordinator of Graduate Programs
(she/her/hers)
- klapadul@iu.edu
- 812-856-5522
- Myers Hall 150
Advises graduate students on requirements for M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in each graduate program. Oversees the processing and evaluation of all applications for admission. Maintains records on the whereabouts/current position of former students. Assists with graduate student recruitment and admissions. Coordinates new graduate student orientation and assists graduate students as needed.
Braxton Larson
Systems Administrator, Computing Support Office
(he/him/his)
- biocomp@indiana.edu
- 812-855-7807 / 812-855-9226
- Biology Bldg. 129
Configures and maintains Biology servers and related technologies. Monitors system configurations to ensure data integrity and optimum system performance.
John Leichter
Gardener, Greenhouse
- jleichte@indiana.edu
- 812-855-7717
- Biology Bldg. 139
Cares for plants in the greenhouses, Botany Field, and other satellite areas; work includes watering, fertilizing, weed and pest control, and other activities as specified by the individual researchers.
John Lemon
Greenhouse Supervisor, Greenhouse
- jlemon@indiana.edu
- 812-855-7717
- Biology Bldg. 139
Supervises the greenhouses and other satellite areas.
Sue Love
Purchasing Representative, Service Center
- myslove@indiana.edu
- 812-856-0903
- Biology Bldg. A003
Initiates purchase orders for department and grant accounts.Tracks orders, handles returns, and authorizes payments.
Mason Lutes
Technology and Computer Support Specialist, Computing Support Office
- biocomp@indiana.edu
- 812-855-7807 / 812-856-3585
- Biology Bldg. 129
Computing advice, troubleshooting, and support. Provides networking and computing advice, as well as support with accounts, Box, email, and Office programs.
Rhonda Matteson
Media Preparator
- rmatteso@indiana.edu
- 812-856-5617
- Biology Bldg. 467
Class Media Lab technician. Drosophila Media Lab technician. X-omat Film developer maintenance.
Victoria Mohr
Undergraduate Advisor; Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, and Molecular Life Sciences; Psychology and Neuroscience
(she/they)
- mohrvi@iu.edu
- 812-855-3810
- Ernie Pyle 203G
Victoria advises undergraduate students in the departments of Biology and Psychological and Brain Sciences, as well as students who are considering these degree programs and minors. She assists students in planning coursework compatible with their interests and program requirements, confers with prospective students and parents, and makes referrals to other IU personnel for further information on specific programs and services.
Jennifer Morris
Administrative Secretary
(she/her/hers)
- jenjose@iu.edu
- 812-855-5367
- Biology Bldg. 142
Seminar coordinator (biotalk@indiana.edu): Coordinates EEB, GCDB, and Micro seminar series as well as named lectures, special events, and Holland summer programs; compiles and distributes This Week in Biology (TWIB); maintains Biology online calendar. Maintains departmental email distribution lists (biolists@indiana.edu). Serves as departmental office resource (biorm142@indiana.edu).
Jeremy Niemann
Director of IT, Computing Support Office
- biocomp@indiana.edu
- 812-855-7807
- Biology Bldg. 129
Manages the Department of Biology information technology resources and support.
Michael O'Connor
Gardener, Greenhouse
- mjoconno@indiana.edu
- 812-855-7717
- Biology Bldg. 139
Cares for plants in the greenhouses, Botany Field, and other satellite areas; work includes watering, fertilizing, weed and pest control, and other activities as specified by the individual researchers.
Jane Pilgrim
Undergraduate Advisor; Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, and Molecular Life Sciences
(she/her/hers)
- jpilgrim@indiana.edu
- 812-855-3810
- Biology Bldg. A115
Jane advises undergraduate students in biology, biotechnology, microbiology, and molecular life sciences as well as students who are considering these degree programs and minors. She assists students in planning coursework compatible with their interests and program requirements; confers with prospective students and parents; and makes referrals to other IU personnel for further information on specific programs and services.
Johnny Roberts
Project Scientist, Drosophila Genomics Resource Center
- johlrobe@indiana.edu
- 812-855-6431
- Biology Bldg. A302C
Neil Robinson
Inventory Coordinator, Stockroom
- nearobin@indiana.edu
- 812-856-5274
- Biology Bldg. A003
Performs inventory checks. Barcodes, fills, and rotates stock. Tags equipment. Serves as shipping/receiving (back-up). Responsible for dry ice/liquid nitrogen.
Rolf Rockliff
Fiscal Officer, Center Genomics and Bioinformatics
- rockliff@indiana.edu
- 812-855-6877
- Myers Hall 160
Ryan Salerno
Financial Administration Coordinator, Business Office
- rsalerno@indiana.edu
- 812-856-0294
- Biology Bldg. 127
Manages IU Foundation accounts. Prepares and reconciles accounting reports. Administers fellowship, scholarship, and award payments. Processes business expense reimbursements. Provides business travel guidance.
Sasha Savytskyy
Master Electronics Technician
- osavytsk@indiana.edu
- 812-855-6577
- Biology Bldg. 035
Provides technical service and repair for departmental equipment and instrumentation--refrigerators, freezers, glassware washers, and much of the electronic equipment used in research labs.
Carol Sylvester
Stockkeeper, Bloomington Drosophila Stock Center
- cjsylves@indiana.edu
- 812-855-5783
- Biology Bldg. A511
Rowan Tansey
Receiving/Stock Room, Service Center
- rtansey@indiana.edu
- 812-855-1691
- Biology Bldg. A003
Receives and delivers packages throughout Biology Department. Assists stock room personnel. Liquid nitrogen and dry ice contact.
Jennifer Tarter
Administrative Assistant to the Chair
- jenjones@indiana.edu
- 812-856-3984
- Biology Bldg. 326
Program Manager of the Jim Holland Summer Enrichment Program (SEP). Primary point of contact to the Chair. Coordinates faculty recruiting efforts as well as faculty promotion and tenure.
Libby Tilghman
Undergraduate Advisor; Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, and Molecular Life Sciences
(she/her/hers)
- etilghma@indiana.edu
- 812-855-3810
- Biology Bldg. A115
Libby advises undergraduate students in biology, biotechnology, microbiology, and molecular life sciences as well as students who are considering these degree programs. She assists students in planning coursework compatible with their interests and program requirements; meets with prospective students and parents; and makes referrals to other IU personnel for further information on specific programs, services, and policies.
Bryan Walters
Facilities Coordinator, Facilities and Lab Services
- rbwalter@indiana.edu
- 812-855-3746
- Biology Bldg. A017
Liaison with IU Facility Operations for maintenance and repair of all building systems. Coordinates with outside contractors during construction phase of renovation projects.
Amy Welch
Undergraduate Advisor; Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, and Molecular Life Sciences; Chemistry and Biochemistry
(she/her/hers)
- ammwelch@iu.edu
- 812-855-9511
- Chemistry 021D
Amy advises undergraduate students in biology, biotechnology, microbiology, and molecular life sciences as well as students who are considering these degree programs. She assists students in planning coursework compatible with their interests and program requirements; confers with prospective students and parents; and makes referrals to other IU personnel for further information on specific programs and services. Amy also advises students for Chemistry and Biochemistry.
Shana Wigington
HR Business Partner, Business Office
- shwiging@iu.edu
- 812-855-6283
- Biology Bldg. 120
Coordinates all human resource management activities for the department. Initiates visa applications.
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