Dawn Askren
Stockkeeper, Bloomington Drosophila Stock Center
- dmoyer@indiana.edu
- 812-855-5783
- Biology Bldg. A511
Jeremy Bennett
HR Business Partner, Business Office
(he/him/his)
- jebennet@indiana.edu
- 812-855-6283
- Biology Bldg. 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
- Biology Bldg. A511
Carolyn Blank
Undergraduate Advisor; Biology, Microbiology, and Molecular Life Sciences
(she/her/hers)
- crblank@indiana.edu
- 812-855-3810
- Biology Bldg. A115
Carolyn 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.
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.
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.
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
Media Preparator
- nfletche@indiana.edu
- 812-856-5617
- Biology Bldg. 467
Class Media Lab technician. Drosophila Media Lab technician.
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
Maintains department website and social media sites. Serves as IU News Room liaison. Serves as editor of and produces BioNews (biannual newsletter). Creates event programs, flyers, and banners. Assists labs in setting up lab websites.
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.
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
Purchasing Representative, Service Center
- bethivey@iu.edu
- 812-855-8984
- Biology Bldg. 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
- 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.
Morgan Love
Purchasing Representative, Service Center
- morgroom@iu.edu
- 812-856-6827
- Biology Bldg. A003
Initiates purchase orders for biology and research labs. Tracks orders, handles returns, and authorizes payments. Assists customers in Biology Stores.
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.
Debra Martindale
Director of Fiscal, Budget, and Business Affairs, Business Office
- dmartind@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.
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.
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, Microbiology, and Molecular Life Sciences
(she/her/hers)
- jpilgrim@indiana.edu
- 812-855-3810
- Biology Bldg. A115
Jane 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.
Thomas Pirtle
Gardener, Greenhouse
- tepirtle@iu.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.
Johnny Roberts
Project Scientist, Drosophila Genomics Resource Center
- johlrobe@indiana.edu
- 812-855-6431
- Biology Bldg. A302B
Rolf Rockliff
Fiscal Officer, Center Genomics and Bioinformatics
- rockliff@indiana.edu
- 812-855-6877
- Myers Hall 160
Ryan Salerno
Accounting Associate, Business Office
- rsalerno@indiana.edu
- 812-856-0294
- Biology Bldg. 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
- 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.
Chelsea Silverman
Graduate Student Services Coordinator
- chlsilve@iu.edu
- 812-856-7245
- Myers Hall 150
Provides day-to-day assistance to graduate students and faculty, processes new admissions applications, plans new graduate student orientation, and helps plan student activities.
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
- 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, Microbiology, and Molecular Life Sciences
(she/her/hers)
- etilghma@indiana.edu
- 812-855-3810
- Biology Bldg. 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
- Biology Bldg. A003
Directs store/stockroom operations. Oversees the Service Center’s purchasing and accounting efforts.
Zachary Vaughn
Undergraduate Advisor; Biology, Microbiology, and Molecular Life Sciences
(he/him/his)
- zbvaughn@iu.edu
- 812-855-3810
- Biology Bldg. A115
Zachary 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.
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.
Kathy Wyss
Development Officer, Development Office
(she/her/hers)
- kwyss@indiana.edu
- 812-855-6195
- Biology Bldg. 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
- Biology Bldg. 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 our scheduling specialist on tasks related to scheduling classes, organizing course evaluations, and coordinating training and appointment of undergraduate teaching assistants.
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