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Contact us

 


Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8 A.M. to 5 P.M.

 

Campus Location:

Student Affairs: 210 CSC
Dean’s Office: 310 CSC
Development | Communications: 301 CSC

Phone:

Academic Advising: 801-587-0639
Dean's Office: 801-581-6958

Address:

The College of Science
1390 Presidents Circle
Crocker Science Center Rm 310
Salt Lake City, UT 84112-0140
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COLLEGE LEADERSHIP


Peter E. Trapa, Ph.D.

Dean, College of Science

Peter E. Trapa, Ph.D.

Dean, College of Science
Peter E. Trapa is the Dean of the College of Science. He oversees all aspects of the college, and is responsible for the college’s student success initiatives, academic programming, research activity, faculty, and staff.
 Contact Lindsey DeSpain at 801-581-7214
 lindsey@science.utah.edu
 1390 Presidents Circle,
   Crocker Science Center, Room 310

Sivaraman Guruswamy, Ph.D.

Associate Dean of Academics

Sivaraman Guruswamy, Ph.D.

Associate Dean of Academics
 Contact Lindsey DeSpain at 801-581-7214
 lindsey@science.utah.edu
 1390 Presidents Circle,
   Crocker Science Center, Room 310

Pearl Sandick, Ph.D.

Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Affairs, OEO/Title IX Liaison

Pearl Sandick, Ph.D.

Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Affairs, OEO/Title IX Liaison
Pearl Sandick is the Associate Dean of Research and Faculty Affairs and the OEO/Title IX Liaison. She advocates for faculty and oversees the RPT process, as well as leads strategic planning for the College.
 Contact Lindsey DeSpain 801-581-7214
 sandick@physics.utah.edu
 1390 Presidents Circle,
   Crocker Science Center, Room 310

Rajive Ganguli, Ph.D.

Associate Dean for Assessment

Rajive Ganguli, Ph.D.

Associate Dean for Assessment
 Contact Lindsey DeSpain 801-581-7214
 sandick@physics.utah.edu
 1390 Presidents Circle,
   Crocker Science Center, Room 310

Vahe Bandarian, Ph.D.

Associate Dean for Student Affairs

Vahe Bandarian, Ph.D.

Associate Dean for Student Affairs
Vahe Bandarian is the Associate Dean of Student Affairs. He oversees student affairs, including recruitment, advising, engagement, and success metrics.
 vahe@chem.utah.edu
 1390 Presidents Circle,
   Crocker Science Center, Room 310

Tim Hawkes

Senior Fellow

Tim Hawkes

Senior Fellow
Tim Hawkes is a Senior Fellow and serves on the leadership team within the College of Science.
 1390 Presidents Circle,
   Crocker Science Center, Room 310

Department Chairs


Brenda Bowen

Chair, Atmospheric Sciences

Brenda Bowen

Chair, Atmospheric Sciences
 (801) 585-5326
 brenda.bowen@utah.edu

Michael L. Free

Chair, Materials Science & Engineering

Michael L. Free

Chair, Materials Science & Engineering
 801-585-9798
 michael.free@utah.edu
   Crocker Science Center, Room 214

Fred Adler

Director, Biological Sciences

Fred Adler

Director, Biological Sciences
 801-585-6202
 director@biology.utah.edu

Charles Kocsis

Chair, Mining Engineering
 801-581-7521

Charles Kocsis

Chair, Mining Engineering
 801-581-7521
 charles.kocsis@utah.edu

Matthew S. Sigman

Chair, Chemistry

Matthew S. Sigman

Chair, Chemistry
 801-581-3164
 Deborah.olson@utah.edu

Tommaso de Fernex

Chair, Mathematics

Tommaso de Fernex

Chair, Mathematics
 801-581-7318
 defernex@math.utah.edu

William Johnson

Chair, Geology & Geophysics

William Johnson

Chair, Geology & Geophysics
 801-581-5033
 gg-info@lists.utah.edu

Carsten Rott

Chair, Physics & Astronomy

Carsten Rott

Chair, Physics & Astronomy
 801-585-1849
 rott@physics.utah.edu

Dean's Office


Lindsey DeSpain

Administration Manager

Lindsey DeSpain

Administration Manager
Lindsey provides administrative support to the Dean and Associate Deans including scheduling appointments and assisting with faculty-related activities such as retention, promotion, and tenure (RPT), sabbaticals, elections and college committees, and special projects as assigned. Lindsey also provides support for the Junior Faculty and EDGES Programs.
 801-581-7214
 lindsey@science.utah.edu
 1390 Presidents Circle,
   Crocker Science Center, Room 310A

Cassie Slattery

Director of Special Projects

Cassie Slattery

Director of Special Projects
Cassie develops and manages a portfolio of projects and strategic initiatives for the College. She focuses on student and community engagement in the College and across the University.
 801-646-6026
 cassie.slattery@utah.edu
 1390 Presidents Circle,
   Crocker Science Center, Room 310

Katelin Goings

Events Manager

Katelin Goings

Events Manager
 801-581-6958
 katelin.goings@utah.edu
 1390 Presidents Circle,
   Crocker Science Center, Room 301

Anita Tromp

Administrative Manager

Anita Tromp

Administrative Manager
 801-585-9344
 anita.tromp@utah.edu
 1390 Presidents Circle,
   Crocker Science Center, Room 310

Tiffany Jensen

Director of Finance

Tiffany Jensen

Director of Finance
Tiffany provides support to the Dean, Chairs, and Department Accountants and groups both in and outside of the College with matters involving college financials, budgeting and reporting. Tiffany works with the Department accountants within the college to provide high levels of support of college programs and personnel. Tiffany is a member of the campus Budget Officers Professional Peer group.
 801-581-4437
 tiffany@science.utah.edu
 1390 Presidents Circle,
   Crocker Science Center, Room 310G

Eliot Wilcox

Director of Operations

Eliot Wilcox

Director of Operations
Eliot's portfolio includes grant writing, research development, corporate and foundation relations, and administration of the College's annual giving campaign. He prepares proposals for College programs, endowment requests, and capital projects. As part of his duties, he also locates potential funding opportunities for faculty and assists, as needed, with pre-award activities.
 801-581-4360
 wilcox@science.utah.edu
 1390 Presidents Circle,
   Crocker Science Center, Room 301

Jesse Pugh

Senior Associate Director of Research Development

Jesse Pugh

Senior Associate Director of Research Development
Jesse supports faculty with developing their research proposals to a variety of federal, state an non-profit sponsors. His role includes budget development, creation and editing of supplementary materials for research proposals and working with faculty to navigate the institutional and sponsor guidelines for submitting research proposals.
 801-581-3893
 jesse.pugh@utah.edu
 1390 Presidents Circle,
   Crocker Science Center, Room 301

Jamee Lefler

Accounting & Finance Manager

Jamee Lefler

Accounting & Finance Manager
Jamee provides support to the Dean, Chairs, and Department Accountants and groups both in and outside of the College with matters involving college financials, budgeting, and reporting. Jamee also works with the Department accountants within the college of Mines and Earth Sciences to provide high levels of support to college programs and personnel.
 801-585-6652
 jamee.lefler@utah.edu
 1390 Presidents Circle,
   Crocker Science Center, Room 310

Development


TJ McMullin

Director of Development

TJ McMullin

Director of Development
 801-581-4414
 travis.mcmullin@utah.edu
 Crocker Science Center, Room 301

James (Jim) DeGooyer

Major Gifts Officer

James (Jim) DeGooyer

Major Gifts Officer
Jim works closely with Science alumni and donors to identify and facilitate specific giving opportunities to help donors realize their philanthropic goals. Jim specializes in annual giving, major gifts, and Planned Giving. He travels throughout Utah and nearby states to meet with individual alumni and donors.
 801-581-3124
 jdegooyer@science.utah.edu
 1390 Presidents Circle,
   Crocker Science Center, Room 301

Labs & Buildings


Jim Muller

Executive Director of Facilities Management

Jim Muller

Executive Director of Facilities Management
Jim helps oversee the facility-related operations of the Crocker Science Center. He works with building occupants, project managers, architects and contractors to facilitate renovation, infrastructure upgrades and new construction projects for the College of Science.
 801-949-1123
 jmuller@chemistry.utah.edu
 1390 Presidents Circle
   Crocker Science Center

David Thomas

Director of Safety

David Thomas

Director of Safety
In partnership with EHS, David works with all members of the Colleges of Science and Mines and Earth Sciences community to address safety concerns, advance new safety initiatives and promote a culture of safety.
 828-553-3180
 d.r.thomas@utah.edu
 1390 Presidents Circle
   Crocker Science Center

Dominic Wasescha

Facility Manager

Dominic Wasescha

Facility Manager
 u6040832@utah.edu
 1390 Presidents Circle
   Crocker Science Center

Isabelle Harward

Laboratory Manager

Isabelle Harward

Laboratory Manager
 601-646-6028
 isabelle.harward@utah.edu
 1390 Presidents Circle
   Crocker Science Center, Room 320S

Marketing & Communications


Bianca Lyon

Assoc Dir, PR/Communications

Bianca Lyon

Assoc Dir, PR/Communications
 bianca.lyon@utah.edu
 1390 Presidents Circle,
   Crocker Science Center, Room 301

Todd Anderson

Graphic Designer

Todd Anderson

Graphic Designer
 u6048525@utah.edu
 1390 Presidents Circle,
   Crocker Science Center, Room 301

David Pace

Science Writer

David Pace

Science Writer
 801-646-6012
 801-520-0277
 david.pace@utah.edu
 1390 Presidents Circle
   Crocker Science Center, Room 301

Science Research Initiative


Josh Steffen, Ph.D.

Science Research Initiative Director

Josh Steffen, Ph.D.

Science Research Initiative Director
Josh manages the Science Research Initiative SRI, a program that focusses on engaging undergraduates in research activities in the College of Science. In addition he is a lecturer in the School of Biological Sciences, teaches courses associated with the SRI, and manages two undergraduate research streams.
 801-581-6958
 josh.steffen@utah.edu
 1390 Presidents Circle,
   Crocker Science Center, Room 320

Heather Briggs, Ph.D.

Science Research Initiative

Heather Briggs, Ph.D.

Science Research Initiative
 heather.briggs@utah.edu
 1390 Presidents Circle,
   Crocker Science Center, Room 320

Ryan Stolley, Ph.D.

Science Research Initiative

Ryan Stolley, Ph.D.

Science Research Initiative
 ryan.stolley@utah.edu
 1390 Presidents Circle,
   Crocker Science Center, Room 320

Laura Rupert

SRI Project Coordinator

Laura Rupert

SRI Project Coordinator
 L.rupert@utah.edu
 1390 Presidents Circle,
   Crocker Science Center, Room 214

Student Affairs


Lisa Batchelder

Director, Student Services and Administration Manager

Lisa Batchelder

Director, Student Services and Administration Manager
Lisa oversees the College of Science activities related to student success and retainment, recruitment, scholarships, residential housing opportunities, new student orientation, and convocation.
 8015813374
 lisa.batchelder@utah.edu
 1390 E Presidents Circle
   Crocker Science Center, Room 210

Seth Harper

Student Affairs Communications Coordinator

Seth Harper

Student Affairs Communications Coordinator
Seth serves communication needs for the Student Affairs team at the College of Science in an effort to improve student experience through social media strategy, event coordination, content creation, and more.
 seth.harper@utah.edu
 1390 Presidents Circle
   Crocker Science Center, Room 210

Cyri Dixon

Advising Director

Cyri Dixon

Advising Director
 801-587-0650
 cyri.dixon@utah.edu
 1390 Presidents Circle
   Crocker Science Center, Room 240

Lorie Burningham

Executive Secretary

Lorie Burningham

Executive Secretary
 801-581-4084
 lorie.burningham@utah.edu
 115 S 1460 E
   104 Frederick Albert Sutton Building

Samantha Shaw

Student Success Manager

Samantha Shaw

Student Success Manager
Sam supports all student-related activities in the College of Science, including recruitment, events, scholarships, petitions, orientation, and social media. She manages the Student Ambassador Program, developing student leaders and providing support for events in the College and its four departments. As the ACCESS Program Manager, Sam recruits applicants, facilitates selections, and manages administrative logistics throughout the year-long scholarship and research program.
 801-213-0919
 sam.shaw@utah.edu
 1390 Presidents Circle
   Crocker Science Center, Room 210