Jeremy Bennett
Human Resources Coordinator, Business Office
- jebennet@indiana.edu
- (812) 855-6283
- Jordan Hall 127
Coordinates all human resource management activities for the department. Initiates visa applications.
Jordan Bissell
Undergraduate Advisor, Undergraduate Office
- jobissel@indiana.edu
- (812) 855-3810
- Jordan Hall A115
Jordan advises undergraduate students in biology, microbiology, 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.
Kyle Byers
Accounting Representative, Service Center
- kpbyers@indiana.edu
- (812) 856-3464
- Jordan Hall A003
Initiates and tracks purchase orders, handles returns, and authorizes payments. Issues building keys. Reconciles procurement card statements.
Bill Cain
Editorial Specialist/Account Rep., Indiana Molecular Biology Institute
- wjcain@indiana.edu
- (812) 855-5250
- Myers Hall 150
Gretchen Clearwater
Advisor for Graduate Affairs, Graduate Office
- gclearwa@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.
Alice Eads
Student Services and UTA Coordinator, Undergraduate Office
- aeads@indiana.edu
- (812) 855-3810
- Jordan Hall A115
Alice oversees the day-to-day Advising Office operations; greets students; declares Biology minors; and answers questions regarding requirements, policies and procedures applicable to the Biology and Microbiology degrees, and any general requirement of the College. Coordinates the Undergraduate Teaching Assistant program. X490/X371/X473 authorizations.
Aaron Fellows
General Supervisor and Biology Services Coordinator
- afellows@indiana.edu
- (812) 855-0748
- Jordan Hall A010
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.
Gregory Freeman
Gardener, Greenhouse
- gmfreema@indiana.edu
- (812) 855-7717
- Jordan Hall 139
Care 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.
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
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).
Casey Green
Scheduling Specialist, Undergraduate Office
- biosched@indiana.edu
- (812) 856-5743
- Jordan Hall A113
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.
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. Contact for requests for re-keying of rooms, installation of new phone/data jacks.
Melody Inabinette
Administrative Secretary, Graduate Office
- mjschell@indiana.edu
- (812) 856-5522
- Myers Hall 150
Assists with graduate recruitment and admissions.Coordinates new grad student orientation and assists grad students as needed.
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) 855-6081
- Jordan Hall 129
Manages support services for department’s computer systems, network, and applications. Assists with troubleshooting departmental computer problems.
Matt Kleine
Technology and Web Support Specialist, Computing Support Office
- mkleine@indiana.edu
- (812) 856-0908
- Jordan Hall 129
John Leichter
Gardener, Greenhouse
- jleichte@indiana.edu
- (812) 855-7717
- Jordan Hall 139
Care 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, Undergraduate Office
- dsmurry@indiana.edu
- (812) 855-3810
- Jordan Hall A115
Danielle advises undergraduate students in biology, microbiology, 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
Care 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.
Beth Peterson
Glassware Attendant, Media Kitchen
- bpeterso@indiana.edu
- (812) 856-5617
- Jordan Hall 465
Cleans and washes all glassware used by the Drosophila Stock Center and teaching/research labs.
Diane Pikaard
Director of Outreach, Outreach
- dpikaard@indiana.edu
- Jordan Hall A400
Coordinates visits and projects with local elementary school classrooms.
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
Sr. 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.
Carlin C. Schrag
Undergraduate Advisor
- cschrag@indiana.edu
- (812) 855-9511
- Simon Hall 102A
Carlin 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.
Monica Shannon
CGB/DGRC Admin Center, Genomics & Bioinformatics
- moshann@iu.edu
- (812) 855-0925
- Jordan Hall 044
Melodee Shaw
Glassware Attendant, Media Kitchen
- mfranke@indiana.edu
- (812) 856-5617
- Jordan Hall 465
Cleans and washes all glassware used by the Drosophila Stock Center and teaching/research labs.
Mark Sheehan
Laboratory supervisor, Phillips Lab
- mcsheeha@indiana.edu
- (812) 856-1563
- Jordan Hall 247/Jordan Hall 236
Participates in research projects, manages laboratory logistics, supervises undergraduate workers.
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.
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, Undergraduate Office
- etilghma@indiana.edu
- (812) 855-3810
- Jordan Hall A115
Libby advises undergraduate students in animal behavior, biology, and microbiology, 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.
Lawrence Washington
DNA Facility Manager, Indiana Molecular Biology Institute
- lwwashin@indiana.edu
- (812) 855-8915
- Simon Hall 033B
Brian Winterman
Librarian/Adjunct Lecturer, Life Sciences Library
- bwinterm@indiana.edu
- (812) 855-8165
- Jordan Hall A304/Wells Library E250
Information literacy, assessment, library instruction, and support of related teaching and learning; L322 Writing Workshop in Molecular Biology
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.
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