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If a student has yet to be matched with an academic advisor…

—then they’re instructed to email any question(s) to Biological Sciences central office at bscique@umd.edu until they are matched to an academic advisor.

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (BSCI)

—is directed by a central office and the academic departments of:

First-semester freshmen OR current students who have yet to be matched with an academic Advisor for BSCI:

  • Email any questions to the Biological Sciences Program at bscique@umd.edu until you are matched to an academic advisor for Biological Sciences. When sending a message, include your UID and your current declared major / BSCI specialization.

  • Response time is 1-3 business days or less (does not include holidays or weekends)

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Biological Sciences Program, Central Office

—Academic Advising for first-years, sophomores, and students completing the major’s Basic Program

Advisors will notify students about how to schedule advising meetings via TerpMail. For all other questions, please email your Assigned Advisor.

  • SUITE: 1200B in 1210 Biology Lounge; Biology-Psychology Building

  • EMAIL: bscique@umd.edu

  • CALL: 301-405-6892

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SARA LOMBARDI, PhD

Director of Biological Sciences

saral@umd.edu

See about.

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ELAINE SHAW-TAYLOR

Program Manager

Phone: 301-405-6892

estaylor@umd.edu

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JENNIE GOUKER, MS, EDS, NCC

Assistant Director for Advising and Administration

jgouker@umd.edu

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DANIELLE ADAMS, PhD

Assistant Director for Curriculum and Instruction

dadams37@umd.edu

 
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EARL JOHNSON, MEd

Academic Advisor

ejohns25@umd.edu

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SHILOH ORTIZ, MEd

Academic Advisor

shiloh@umd.edu

See about.

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Department of Biology (BIOL)

—Academic Advising by faculty for students specializing in ECEV or PHNB

Advisors will notify students about how to schedule advising meetings via TerpMail. For all other questions, please email your Assigned Advisor.

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KIMBERLY PACZOLT, PhD

Senior Lecturer and Director of Undergraduate Studies

Office: 1204F Biology-Psychology Bldg

Phone: 301-405-2693

kpaczolt@umd.edu

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CAITLIN FOX, PhD

Senior Lecturer

Office: 2235 Biology-Psychology Bldg

Phone: 301-405-4890

cmfox@umd.edu

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HILARY BIERMAN, PhD

Director of Undergraduate Nueroscience Program

Office: 2227 Biology-Psychology Building

Phone: 301-405-0947

hilaryb@umd.edu

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CHAN LIN, PhD

Lecturer

Office: 2237 Biology-Psychology Bldg

Phone: 301-405-9534

linc@umd.edu

 
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NICHOLAS FLETCHER, PhD

Lecturer

Office: 2236 Biology-Psychology Bldg

Phone: 301-405-8366

nkfletch@umd.edu

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SARA LOMBARDI, PhD

Director of Biological Sciences

saral@umd.edu

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MAIRA GOYTIA, PhD

Senior Lecturer

mgoytia@umd.edu

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CORNELIA VAN DER WEELE, PhD

Lecturer

nkfletch@umd.edu

 
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JUSTICIA OPOKU-EDUSEI, PhD

Senior Lecturer

Office: 2236 Biology-Psychology Bldg

Phone: 301-405-6908

Fax: 301.314.9358

jopoku@umd.edu

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Department of Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics (CBMG)

—Academic Advising by faculty for students specializing in CEBG, MICB, or GENB (last names N-Z)

Advisors will notify students about how to schedule advising meetings via TerpMail. For all other questions, please email your Assigned Advisor.

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MICHAEL KELLER, PhD

Associate Chair of Undergraduate Programs & Coordinating Advisor; Senior Lecturer

Office: 3208 H.J. Patterson Hall

kellermi@umd.edu

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MEGAN LUENG

Administrative Coordinator

Office: 1109 Microbiology Bldg

Phone: 301-405-2766

mleung3@umd.edu

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EDGAR MOCTEZUMA, PhD

Senior Lecturer

Office: 3220 H.J. Patterson Hall

Phone: 301-405-1638

emoctezu@umd.edu

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JOHN BUCHNER, PhD

Senior Lecturer

Office: 1133A Microbiology Bldg

Phone: 301-405-5443

jbuchner@umd.edu

 
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SWARNA MOHAN, PhD

Senior Lecturer

Office: 1222 H.J. Patterson Hall

Phone: 301-405-7569

smohan12@umd.edu

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ERIN TRAN, PhD

Senior Lecturer

Office: 1119 Microbiology Bldg

Phone: 301-405-6717

eehtran@umd.edu

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KENNETH FRAUWIRTH, PhD

Senior Lecturer

Office: 3107 Microbiology Bldg

Lab: 2105 Microbiology Bldg

Phone: 301-405-2507

kfrauwir@umd.edu

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Department of Entomology (ENTM)

—Academic Advising by faculty for students specializing in GENB (last names A-M)

Students can schedule advising meetings using their Assigned Advisor’s preferred booking method on the ENTM Website. For all other questions, please email your Assigned Advisor.

  • SUITE: 4112 Plant Sciences

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DAVID HAWTHORNE, PhD

Undergraduate Director & Coordinating Advisor; Paleobiology Minor

Office: 4112A Plant Sciences Building

Phone: 301-405-2401

djh@umd.edu

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AMY YAICH

Program Administrative Specialist

Office: 4112 Plant Sciences Building

Phone: 301-405-3911

ayaich@umd.edu

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KARIN BURGHARDT, PhD

Assistant Professor, ENTM Honors Program

Office: 4112A Plant Sciences Building

Phone: 301-405-3911

kburghar@umd.edu

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LEO SHAPIRO, PhD

Senior Lecturer

Office: 4112A Plant Sciences Building

Phone: 301-405-3922

lshapiro@umd.edu

 
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MAGDALENE NGEVE, PhD

Lecturer

Office: 3146 Plant Sciences Building

Phone: 301-405-9780

mngeve@umd.edu

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CHLOE GARFINKLE, PhD

Lecturer

Office: 3142 Plant Sciences Building

Phone: 301-405-3912

cgarfin@umd.edu 

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JESSIE MUTZ, PhD

Lecturer

Office: 3146 Plant Sciences Building

Phone: 301-405-3921

jmutz@umd.edu 

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BioFIRE Living-Learning Community

—Academic Advising for students enrolled in the BioFIRE program

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JENNIFER CUCHIE GUY, MA

Senior Academic Advisor

Office: 2328 Symons Hall

Phone: 301-405-3353

jcarrion@umd.edu

  • Schedule appointments via TerpEngage. For all other questions or challenges, please email your Assigned Advisor.

  • BioFire Website

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Admissions Counseling, Prospective Students

—for first-time applicants to the University and the Biological Sciences, Limited Enrollment Program (LEP)

LEP (Limited Enrollment Program) Application

—for any questions related to applying to the BSCI major via LEP Application

College of CMNS, Office of Student Services (OSS)

—for College Inquiries, Exceptions to Policy; 1300 Symons Hall

University Career Center @ CMNS

—For professional career advising.

Teaching & Learning Assistance + Transfer Course Evaluation

  • DR. DANIELLE ADAMS, Assistant Director for Curriculum and Instruction - dadams37@umd.edu

Course Registration / Waitlists

—For courses required for the Biological Sciences Major.

Biological Sciences Opportunity Portal (BSOP)

—For any questions, database challenges, or opportunities you’d like to see LIVE on BSOP.

  • MR. SHILOH ORTIZ, Academic Advisor & Database Manager - shiloh@umd.edu

Instagram @bsciumd

—For any BSCI Terp spotlights, updates, or opportunities to share with Biological Sciences students.

Science in The Evening (SIE)

Individualized Studies (BIVS) Advising

  • DR. SARA LOMBARDI, Director of Biological Sciences - saral@umd.edu

Health Professions Advising Office (HPAO)

—For advising on the health professions and professional school admission.