Dawn Askren
Stockkeeper, Bloomington Drosophila Stock Center
- dmoyer@indiana.edu
- (812) 855-5783
- Jordan Hall A511
Jeremy Bennett
HR Business Partner, Business Office
- jebennet@indiana.edu
- (812) 855-6283
- Jordan Hall 127
Coordinates all human resource management activities for the department. Initiates visa applications.
Roxanne "Roxy" Bertsch
Stockkeeper, Bloomington Drosophila Stock Center
- roxyb62@gmail.com
- (812) 855-5783
- Jordan Hall A511
Jordan Bissell
Undergraduate Advisor; Biology, Microbiology, and Molecular Life Sciences
- jobissel@indiana.edu
- (812) 855-3810
- Jordan Hall A115
Jordan advises undergraduate students in biology, microbiology, molecular life sciences, and animal behavior as well as students who are considering these degree programs. He 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.
Patricia Blair
Purchasing Representative, Service Center
- psblair@indiana.edu
- (812) 855-6134
- Jordan Hall 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.
Karen Byers
Purchasing Representative, Service Center
- kabyers@indiana.edu
- (812) 855-9941
- Jordan Hall A003
Initiates purchase orders for Indiana Molecular Biology Institute, and Biology research labs. Tracks orders, handles returns, and authorizes payments.
Lulu Cheshire
Stockkeeper, Bloomington Drosophila Stock Center
- lcheshir@indiana.edu
- (812) 855-5783
- Jordan Hall A511
Jessica Dalton
Scheduling Specialist, Undergraduate Office
- biosched@indiana.edu
- (812) 856-5743
- Jordan Hall A113
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.
Emily Davis
Undergraduate Advisor, Biotechnology
- emildavi@indiana.edu
- (812) 855-9511
- Chemistry Bldg. 021D
Emily advises undergraduate students in biotechnology, as well as students who are considering this degree program or the minor. 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.
Aaron Fellows
General Supervisor and Biology Services Coordinator
- afellows@indiana.edu
- (812) 855-0748
- Jordan Hall 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
Media Preparator
- nfletche@indiana.edu
- (812) 856-5617
- Jordan Hall 467
Class Media Lab technician. Drosophila Media Lab technician.
Kevin Gabbard
Media Preparator, Media Kitchen
- kgabbard@indiana.edu
- (812) 856-5012
- Jordan Hall A016
Prepares media for the Drosophila Stock Center and teaching/research labs.
Stephón Gilder
Administrative Secretary
- sgilder@indiana.edu
- (812) 855-5367
- Jordan Hall 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).
Gabriella Graziano
Undergraduate Advisor; Biology, Microbiology, and Molecular Life Sciences
- gmgrazia@indiana.edu
- (812) 855-3810
- Jordan Hall A115
Gabby advises undergraduate students in biology, microbiology, molecular life sciences, and animal behavior 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.
Morgan Groomer
Purchasing Representative, Service Center
- morgroom@iu.edu
- (812) 856-6827
- Jordan Hall A003
Initiates purchase orders for biology and research labs. Tracks orders, handles returns, and authorizes payments. Assists customers in Biology Stores.
John Heavilon
Facilities Coordinator, Facilities and Lab Services
- jheavilo@indiana.edu
- (812) 856-5746
- Jordan Hall A017
Liaison with Physical Plant for maintenance and repair of all building systems. Coordinates with outside contractors during construction phase of renovation projects.
Jessica Hooten
Payroll Associate
- jlhooten@indiana.edu
- (812) 855-6284
- Jordan Hall 127D
Processes payroll for faculty, academic, monthly and biweekly appointed staff. Prepares financial payroll reports.
Cliff Huggins
Director of Facilities and Laboratory Services
- johuggin@iu.edu
- (812) 855-5051
- Jordan Hall 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
Purchasing Representative, Service Center
- bethivey@iu.edu
- (812) 855-8984
- Jordan Hall A003
Initiates purchase orders for biology and research labs. Tracks orders, handles returns, and authorizes payments. Assists customers in Biology Stores.
Linda Kern
Grant Specialist, Business Office
- lhkern@indiana.edu
- (812) 856-4012
- Jordan Hall 127
Monitors and reconciles faculty grant accounts. Monitors current and pending reports.
Dave King
Computer Systems / Resource Manager, Computing Support Office
- biocomp@indiana.edu
- (812) 855-7807 / (812) 855-6081
- Jordan Hall 129
Manages support services for department’s computer systems, network, and applications. Assists with troubleshooting departmental computer problems.
Katie LaPadula
Graduate Student Services Specialist
- klapadul@iu.edu
- (812) 856-5522
- Myers Hall 150
Assists with graduate student recruitment and admissions. Coordinates new graduate student orientation and assists graduate students as needed.
John Leichter
Gardener, Greenhouse
- jleichte@indiana.edu
- (812) 855-7717
- Jordan Hall 139
Cares for plants in the Jordan Hall 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
- Jordan Hall 139
Supervises the Jordan Hall and Botany Field greenhouses, and other satellite areas.
Sue Love
Purchasing Representative, Service Center
- myslove@indiana.edu
- (812) 856-0903
- Jordan Hall A003
Initiates purchase orders for department and grant accounts.Tracks orders, handles returns, and authorizes payments.
Debra Martindale
Director of Fiscal, Budget, and Business Affairs, Business Office
- dmartind@indiana.edu
- (812) 855-0583
- Jordan Hall 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.
Rhonda Matteson
Media Preparator
- rmatteso@indiana.edu
- (812) 856-5617
- Jordan Hall 467
Class Media Lab technician. Drosophila Media Lab technician. X-omat Film developer maintenance.
Danielle Murry-Knowles
Undergraduate Advisor; Biology, Microbiology, and Molecular Life Sciences
- dsmurry@indiana.edu
- (812) 855-3810
- Jordan Hall A115
Danielle advises undergraduate students in biology, microbiology, molecular life sciences, and animal behavior 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.
Jeremy Niemann
System Administrator and Computing Support Specialist, Computing Support Office
- biocomp@indiana.edu
- (812) 855-7807
- Jordan Hall 129
Primary contact for computing advice, support and troubleshooting. Provides consultation and support for computer systems, networks, and applications.
Michael O'Connor
Gardener, Greenhouse
- mjoconno@indiana.edu
- (812) 855-7717
- Jordan Hall 139
Cares for plants in the Jordan Hall Greenhouses, Botany Field and other satellite areas; work includes watering, fertilizing, weed and pest control, and other activities as specified by the individual researchers.
Diane Pikaard
Director of Outreach, Outreach
- dpikaard@indiana.edu
- Jordan Hall A400
Coordinates visits and projects with local elementary school classrooms.
Thomas Pirtle
Gardener, Greenhouse
- tepirtle@iu.edu
- (812) 855-7717
- Jordan Hall 139
Cares for plants in the Jordan Hall Greenhouses, Botany Field and other satellite areas; work includes watering, fertilizing, weed and pest control, and other activities as specified by the individual researchers.
Johnny Roberts
Project Scientist, Drosophila Genomics Resource Center
- johlrobe@indiana.edu
- (812) 855-6431
- Jordan Hall A302B
Rolf Rockliff
Fiscal Officer, Center Genomics and Bioinformatics
- rockliff@indiana.edu
- (812) 855-6877
- Jordan Hall A305
Ryan Salerno
Accounting Associate, Business Office
- rsalerno@indiana.edu
- (812) 856-0294
- Jordan Hall 127
Manages IU Foundation accounts. Manages GCMS Training Grant. Administers fellowship, scholarship, and REU payments. Reconciles and prepares accounting reports for select IU Biology accounts. Processes travel, meal, and moving reimbursements.
Sasha Savytskyy
Master Electronics Technician
- osavytsk@indiana.edu
- (812) 855-6577
- Jordan Hall 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.
Linda Summers
Administrative Assistant, CISAB
- lisummer@indiana.edu
- (812) 855-9663
Manages CTRD training grant. Coordinates REU program in Animal Behavior. Coordinates CISAB seminar series.
Carol Sylvester
Stockkeeper, Bloomington Drosophila Stock Center
- cjsylves@indiana.edu
- (812) 855-5783
- Jordan Hall A511
Rowan Tansey
Receiving/Stock Room, Service Center
- rtansey@indiana.edu
- (812) 855-1691
- Jordan Hall A018
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
- Jordan Hall 326
Program Manager of the Jim Holland Summer Enrichment Program (SEP). Primary point of contact to the Chair. Coordinates faculty recruiting efforts, and faculty promotion and tenure.
John Thompson
Purchasing Representative of the Biology Stockroom, Stockroom
- thompsoj@indiana.edu
- 812-856-5399
- Jordan Hall A003
Initiates purchase orders for stock.Maintains stockroom inventory database and handles monthly billings.
Libby Tilghman
Undergraduate Advisor; Biology, Microbiology, and Molecular Life Sciences
- etilghma@indiana.edu
- (812) 855-3810
- Jordan Hall A115
Libby advises undergraduate students in biology, microbiology, molecular life sciences, and animal behavior 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.
Cathy Todd
Manager of Biological Stores and Purchasing, Service Center
- catodd@indiana.edu
- (812) 855-8608
- Jordan Hall A003
Directs store/stockroom operations. Oversees the Service Center’s purchasing and accounting efforts.
Rossanne Walden
Departmental Secretary, Business Office
- rowalden@indiana.edu
- (812) 855-7323
- Jordan Hall 142
Processes customer service requests within the Departmental Office (ie: copying; FedEx; mail, vehicle, equipment, and room reservations, etc.). Responder to first aid emergencies; prepares injury reports.
Bryan Walters
Master Electronics Technician
- rbwalter@indiana.edu
- (812) 855-6577
- Jordan Hall 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.
Mary White Wolf
Advisor for Graduate Affairs, Graduate Office
- mfwhite@indiana.edu
- (812) 855-1861
- 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.
Kathy Wyss
Development Officer, Development Office
- kwyss@indiana.edu
- (812) 855-6195
- Jordan Hall 120
Directs cultivation, stewardship, and fundraising efforts for the department. Manages alumni relations. Coordinates special projects, including some of our named lecture series and scholarships/fellowships program updates.
Samantha Young
Undergraduate Student Services Specialist
- samlyoun@indiana.edu
- (812) 855-3810
- Jordan Hall A115
Samantha oversees the day-to-day undergraduate advising office operations; assists current and prospective students with basic questions and coordinates appointments with advisors. She organizes undergraduate events (e.g., orientation, graduation). Samantha works with Casey Green on tasks related to scheduling classes, organizing course evaluations, and coordinating training and appointment of undergraduate teaching assistants.
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