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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 Bldg

  • EMAIL: bscique@umd.edu

  • PHONE: 301-405-6892

STAFF

DR. SARA LOMBARDI | Director of Biological Sciences » saral@umd.edu

ELAINE SHAW-TAYLOR | Program Manager » estaylor@umd.edu OR phone 301-405-6892

JENNIE GOUKER, MS, EDS, NCC | Assistant Director for Advising & Administration » jgouker@umd.edu

DR. DANIELLE ADAMS | Assistant Director for Curriculum & Instruction » dadams37@umd.edu

MR. EARL JOHNSON, MEd | Academic Advisor » ejohns25@umd.edu

MR. SHILOH ORTIZ, MEd | Academic Advisor » shiloh@umd.edu

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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.

FACULTY ADVISORS

DR. KIMBERLY PACZOLT | Senior Lecturer and Director of Undergraduate Studies » kpaczolt@umd.edu

  • Office: 1204F Biology-Psychology Bldg

  • Phone: 301-405-2693

DR. CAITLIN FOX | Senior Lecturer » cmfox@umd.edu

  • Office: 2235 Biology-Psychology Bldg

  • Phone: 301-405-4890

DR. HILARY BIERMAN | Director of Undergraduate Neuroscience Program » hilaryb@umd.edu

  • Office: 2227 Biology-Psychology Bldg

  • Phone: 301-405-0947

DR. CHAN LIN | Lecturer » linc@umd.edu

  • Office: 2237 Biology-Psychology Bldg

  • Phone: 301-405-9534

DR. NICHOLAS FLETCHER | Lecturer » nkfletch@umd.edu

  • Office: 2236 Biology-Psychology Bldg

  • Phone: 301-405-8366

DR. JUSTICIA OPOKU-EDUSEI | Senior Lecturer » jopoku@umd.edu

  • Office: 2236 Biology-Psychology Bldg

  • Phone: 301-405-6908

  • Fax: 301-314-9358

DR. SARA LOMBARDI | Director of Biological Sciences » saral@umd.edu

DR. MAIRA GOYTIA | Senior Lecturer » mgoytia@umd.edu

DR. CORNELIA VAN DER WEELE | Lecturer » cvdweele@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.

FACULTY ADVISORS

DR. MICHAEL KELLER | Associate Chair of Undergraduate Programs & Coordinating Advisor; Senior Lecturer » kellermi@umd.edu

  • Office: 3208 H.J. Patterson Hall

MEGAN LUENG | Administrative Coordinator » mleung3@umd.edu

  • Office: 1109 Microbiology Bldg

  • Phone: 301-405-2766

DR. EDGAR MOCTEZUMA | Senior Lecturer » emoctezu@umd.edu

  • Office: 3220 H.J. Patterson Hall

  • Phone: 301-405-1638

DR. JOHN BUCHNER | Senior Lecturer » jbuchner@umd.edu

  • Office: 1133A Microbiology Bldg

  • Phone: 301-405-5443

DR. SWARNA MOHAN | Senior Lecturer » smohan12@umd.edu

  • Office: 1222 H.J. Patterson Hall

  • Phone: 301-405-7569

DR. ERIN TRAN | Senior Lecturer » eehtran@umd.edu

  • Office: 1119 Microbiology Bldg

  • Phone: 301-405-6717

DR. KENNETH FRAUWIRTH | Senior Lecturer » kfrauwir@umd.edu

  • Office: 3107 Microbiology Bldg

  • Lab: 2105 Microbiology Bldg

  • Phone: 301-405-2507

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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

FACULTY ADVISORS

DR. DAVID HAWTHORNE | Undergraduate Director & Coordinating Advisor; Paleobiology Minor » djh@umd.edu

  • Office: 4112A Plant Sciences Bldg

  • Phone: 301-405-2401

AMY YAICH | Program Administrative Specialist » ayaich@umd.edu

  • Office: 4112 Plant Sciences Bldg

    Phone: 301-405-3911

DR. KARIN BURGHARDT | Assistant Professor, ENTM Honors Program » kburghar@umd.edu

  • Office: 4112A Plant Sciences Bldg

  • Phone: 301-405-3911

DR. LEO SHAPIRO | Senior Lecturer » lshapiro@umd.edu

  • Office: 4112A Plant Sciences Bldg

  • Phone: 301-405-3922

DR. MAGDALENE NGEVE | Lecturer » mngeve@umd.edu

  • Office: 3146 Plant Sciences Bldg

  • Phone: 301-405-9780

DR. CHLOE GARFINKLE | Lecturer » cgarfin@umd.edu 

  • Office: 3142 Plant Sciences Bldg

  • Phone: 301-405-3912

DR. JESSIE MUTZ | Lecturer » jmutz@umd.edu

  • Office: 3146 Plant Sciences Bldg

    Phone: 301-405-3921

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BioFIRE Living-Learning Community

—Academic Advising for students enrolled in the BioFIRE program

JENNIFER CUCHIE GUY, MA | Senior Academic Advisor » jcarrion@umd.edu

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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 & Instruction » dadams37@umd.edu

Course Registration / Waitlists

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 » 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.