The Biological Sciences Major

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

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—For next steps on how to schedule an advising session, and for a full list of advisors and program contacts.

First-semester freshmen or current students who’ve yet to be matched with an academic Advisor for BSCI:

  • Email any questions or challenges to BSCI’s Central Office at bscique@umd.edu until you are matched to an Academic Advisor for BSCI.

  • Response time is up to 1-3 business days. Please be mindful that this does not include weekends.


Introducing TerpEngage

CURRENT STUDENTS may share any academic questions with their assigned advisor for Biological Sciences, whom they can review on TerpEngage—the University’s central advising platform.

FUTURE SYUDENTS: get started on this webpage for your Switch to the BSCI Major.

CLICK HERE for directions on how to use TerpEngage.

enter Terp engage

TerpEngage is where students can:

  1. REVIEW their assigned advisor for Biological Sciences (check under Success Team)

  2. REVIEW advising notes delivered by their Advisor(s)

  3. SUBMIT a request to switch their BSCI Specialization

    SOME ADVISORS use TerpEngage to schedule appointments, but this is not the case for all BSCI Advisors. —Continue reading below.

If TerpEngage shows your Advisor as Not Available:

—This means that EITHER:

Your Advisor has yet to set up their appointment scheduling on TerpEngage.

OR

Your Advisor books sessions using another platform that is NOT TerpEngage.

  • Refer to any messages delivered by your Advisor via TerpEngage Advising Note OR TerpMail to learn what to expect for Academic Advising in Biological Sciences

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—For a list of advisors and program contacts.


Biological Sciences, 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

SARA LOMBARDI, PhD

Director of Biological Sciences

saral@umd.edu

See about.

JENNIE GOUKER, MS, EDS, NCC

Assistant Director for Advising and Administration

jgouker@umd.edu

DANIELLE ADAMS, PhD

Assistant Director for Curriculum and Instruction

dadams37@umd.edu

 

ELAINE SHAW-TAYLOR

Program Manager

Phone: 301-405-6892

estaylor@umd.edu

EARL JOHNSON, MEd

Academic Advisor

ejohns25@umd.edu

SHILOH ORTIZ, MEd

Academic Advisor

See about.

shiloh@umd.edu


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.

KIMBERLY PACZOLT, PhD

Senior Lecturer and Director of Undergraduate Studies

Office: 1204F Biology-Psychology Bldg

Phone: 301-405-2693

kpaczolt@umd.edu

CAITLIN FOX, PhD

Senior Lecturer

Office: 2235 Biology-Psychology Bldg

Phone: 301-405-4890

cmfox@umd.edu

HILARY BIERMAN, PhD

Director of Undergraduate Nueroscience Program

Office: 2227 Biology-Psychology Building

Phone: 301-405-0947

hilaryb@umd.edu

CHAN LIN, PhD

Lecturer

Office: 2237 Biology-Psychology Bldg

Phone: 301-405-9534

linc@umd.edu

 

NICHOLAS FLETCHER, PhD

Lecturer

Office: 2236 Biology-Psychology Bldg

Phone: 301-405-8366

nkfletch@umd.edu

SARA LOMBARDI, PhD

Director of Biological Sciences

saral@umd.edu

MAIRA GOYTIA, PhD

Senior Lecturer

mgoytia@umd.edu

JUSTICIA OPOKU-EDUSEI, PhD

Senior Lecturer

Office: 2236 Biology-Psychology Bldg

Phone: 301-405-6908

Fax: 301.314.9358

jopoku@umd.edu

 

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.

MICHAEL KELLER, PhD

Associate Chair of Undergraduate Programs & Coordinating Advisor; Senior Lecturer

Office: 3208 H.J. Patterson Hall

kellermi@umd.edu

MEGAN LUENG

Administrative Coordinator

Office: 1109 Microbiology Bldg

Phone: 301-405-2766

mleung3@umd.edu

EDGAR MOCTEZUMA, PhD

Senior Lecturer

Office: 3220 H.J. Patterson Hall

Phone: 301-405-1638

emoctezu@umd.edu

JOHN BUCHNER, PhD

Senior Lecturer

Office: 1133A Microbiology Bldg

Phone: 301-405-5443

jbuchner@umd.edu

 

SWARNA MOHAN, PhD

Senior Lecturer

Office: 1222 H.J. Patterson Hall

Phone: 301-405-7569

smohan12@umd.edu

ERIN TRAN, PhD

Senior Lecturer

Office: 1119 Microbiology Bldg

Phone: 301-405-6717

eehtran@umd.edu

KENNETH FRAUWIRTH, PhD

Senior Lecturer

Office: 3107 Microbiology Bldg

Lab: 2105 Microbiology Bldg

Phone: 301-405-2507

kfrauwir@umd.edu


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

DAVID HAWTHORNE, PhD

Undergraduate Director & Coordinating Advisor; Paleobiology Minor

Office: 4112A Plant Sciences Building

Phone: 301-405-2401

djh@umd.edu

AMY YAICH

Program Administrative Specialist

Office: 4112 Plant Sciences Building

Phone: 301-405-3911

ayaich@umd.edu

KARIN BURGHARDT, PhD

Assistant Professor, ENTM Honors Program

Office: 4112A Plant Sciences Building

Phone: 301-405-3911

kburghar@umd.edu

 

MAGDALENE NGEVE, PhD

Lecturer

Office: 3146 Plant Sciences Building

Phone: 301-405-9780

mngeve@umd.edu

LEO SHAPIRO, PhD

Lecturer

Office: 4112A Plant Sciences Building

Phone: 301-405-3922

lshapiro@umd.edu


BioFIRE Living-Learning Community

—Academic Advising for students enrolled in the BioFIRE program

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


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.

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.