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:
BIOLOGY (BIOL)
and ENTOMOLOGY (ENTM)
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)
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 Bldg
Email: bscique@umd.edu
Phone: 301-405-6892
Dr. Sara Lombardi
Director of Biological Sciences
Elaine Shaw-Taylor
Program Manager
estaylor@umd.edu OR phone 301-405-6892
Jennie Gouker, MS, EDS, NCC
Assistant Director for Advising & Administration
Dr. Danielle Adams
Assistant Director for Curriculum & Instruction
Mr. Earl Johnson, MEd
Academic Advisor
Mr. Shiloh Ortiz, MEd
Academic Advisor
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.
Suite: 1204 Biology-Psychology Bldg
Website: Department of BIOL
Email: bioundergrad@umd.edu
Phone: 301-405-6894
Dr. Kimberly Paczolt
Senior Lecturer and Director of Undergraduate Studies
Office: 1204F Biology-Psychology Bldg
Phone: 301-405-2693
Dr. Caitlin Fox
Senior Lecturer
Office: 2235 Biology-Psychology Bldg
Phone: 301-405-4890
Dr. Hilary Bierman
Director of Undergraduate Neuroscience Program
Office: 2229 Biology-Psychology Bldg
Phone: 301-405-0947
Dr. Chan Lin
Lecturer
Office: 2222 Biology-Psychology Bldg
Phone: 301-405-9534
Dr. Nicholas Fletcher
Lecturer
Office: 2236 Biology-Psychology Bldg
Phone: 301-405-8366
Dr. Justicia Opoku-Edusei
Senior Lecturer
Office: 2236 Biology-Psychology Bldg
Phone: 301-405-6908
Fax: 301-314-9358
Dr. Sara Lombardi
Director of Biological Sciences
Dr. Maira Goytia
Senior Lecturer
Office: 2229 Biology-Psychology Bldg
Dr. Cornelia Van der Weele
Lecturer
Office: 2230 Biology-Psychology Bldg
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.
Suite: 1109 Microbiology Bldg
Website: Department of CBMG
Email: cbmg-help@umd.edu
Phone: 301-405-5435
Dr. Michael Keller
Undergraduate Director, Senior Lecturer
Office: 3208 H.J. Patterson Hall
Megan Lueng
Administrative Coordinator
Office: 1109 Microbiology Bldg
Phone: 301-405-2766
Dr. Edgar Moctezuma
Senior Lecturer
Office: 3220 H.J. Patterson Hall
Phone: 301-405-1638
Dr. John Buchner
Senior Lecturer
Office: 1133A Microbiology Bldg
Phone: 301-405-5443
Dr. Swarna Mohan
Senior Lecturer
Office: 1222 H.J. Patterson Hall
Phone: 301-405-7569
Dr. Erin Tran
Senior Lecturer
Office: 1119 Microbiology Bldg
Phone: 301-405-6717
Dr. Kenneth Frauwirth
Senior Lecturer
Office: 3107 Microbiology Bldg
Lab: 2105 Microbiology Bldg
Phone: 301-405-2507
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
Website: Department of ENTM
Email: umdentomology@umd.edu
Phone: 301-405-3911
Dr. David Hawthorne
Associate Professor & Director of Undergraduate Studies; Entomology / Paleobiology Minors
Office: 4132 Plant Sciences Bldg
Phone: 301-405-2401
Amy Yaich
Program Administrative Specialist
Office: 4112 Plant Sciences Bldg
Phone: 301-405-3911
Dr. Karin Burghardt
Associate Professor, ENTM Honors Program
Office: 4120A Plant Sciences Bldg
Phone: 301-405-3912
Dr. Leo Shapiro
Senior Lecturer
Office: 3132 Plant Sciences Bldg
Phone: 301-405-3922
Dr. Magdalene Ngeve
Lecturer
Office: 3146 Plant Sciences Bldg
Phone: 301-405-9780
Dr. Chloe Garfinkle
Lecturer
Office: 3142 Plant Sciences Bldg
Phone: 301-405-3912
Dr. Jessie Mutz
Lecturer
Office: 3146 Plant Sciences Bldg
Phone: 301-405-3921
BioFIRE Living-Learning Community
—Academic Advising for students enrolled in the BioFIRE program
Website: BioFire Program
Schedule appointments via TerpEngage
Jennifer Cuchie Guy, MA
Senior Academic Advisor
Office: 2328 Symons Hall
Phone: 301-405-3353
Admissions Counseling, Prospective Students
—for first-time applicants to the University and the Biological Sciences, Limited Enrollment Program (LEP)
WEBSITE: Plan a Visit, Admissions (CMNS)
Eden Hurley
Program Manager for Undergraduate Admissions Counseling and Recruitment
Kenny Coronel
Graduate Assistant
LEP (Limited Enrollment Program) Application
—for any questions related to applying to the BSCI major via LEP Application
EMAIL: lep@umd.edu
College of CMNS, Office of Student Services (OSS)
—for College Inquiries, Exceptions to Policy; 1300 Symons Hall
WEBSITE: Office of Student Services (OSS)
EMAIL: cmnsque@umd.edu
PHONE: 301-405-2080
Stacia Woycheck
Assistant Dean
University Career Center @ CMNS
—For professional career advising.
WEBSITE: University Career Center @ CMNS
EMAIL: cmnscareers@umd.edu
Rebecca Ryan
Program Director
ryanreb@umd.edu OR phone 301-314-7242
Piper Holly
Career Advisor
Teaching & Learning Assistance + Transfer Course Evaluation
Dr. Danielle Adams
Assistant Director for Curriculum & Instruction
Course Registration / Waitlists
Follow instructions listed on bsci.umd.edu/register
Biological Sciences Opportunity Portal (BSOP)
—For any questions, database challenges, or opportunities you’d like to see LIVE on BSOP.
Mr. Shiloh Ortiz, MEd
Academic Advisor & Database Manager
Instagram @bsciumd
—For any BSCI Terp spotlights, updates, or opportunities to share with Biological Sciences students.
Mr. Shiloh Ortiz, MEd
Academic Advisor
Science in The Evening (SIE)
WEBSITE: Science in the Evening (SIE)
Dr. Joelle Presson
Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Academic Programs
Individualized Studies (BIVS) Advising
Dr. Sara Lombardi
Director of Biological Sciences
Health Professions Advising Office (HPAO)
—For advising on the health professions and professional school admission.
WEBSITE: prehealth.umd.edu
EMAIL: preprof@umd.edu
PHONE: 301-405-7805
