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Monday - Friday, 8 A.M. to 5 P.M.
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 SciencePeter E. Trapa, Ph.D.
Dean, College of SciencePeter 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 801-581-7214lindsey@science.utah.edu
1390 Presidents Circle,
Crocker Science Center, Room 310
Pearl Sandick, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Affairs, On Leave 2024-2025Pearl Sandick, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Affairs, On Leave 2024-2025Pearl Sandick is on leave for the 2024-2025 Academic Year.
Contact Lindsey DeSpain 801-581-7214sandick@physics.utah.edu
1390 Presidents Circle,
Crocker Science Center, Room 310
Fielding Norton
Senior FellowFielding Norton
Senior FellowFielding Norton is a Senior Fellow and serves on the leadership team within the College of Science providing industry insights relating to climate science, technology, and insurance.
1390 Presidents Circle,Crocker Science Center, Room 310
Vahe Bandarian, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Acting Associate Dean of ResearchVahe Bandarian, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Acting Associate Dean of ResearchVahe Bandarian is the Associate Dean of Student Affairs. In addition, he is the Acting Associate Dean of Research for the 2024-2025 Academic Year. He oversees student affairs, including recruitment, advising, engagement, and success metrics. In his Acting Associate Dean role, he oversees the research administration and strategy for the college.
vahe@chem.utah.edu1390 Presidents Circle,
Crocker Science Center, Room 310
Berton Earnshaw
Senior FellowBerton Earnshaw
Senior FellowBerton Earnshaw is a Senior Fellow and serves on the leadership team within the College of Science, providing industry insights relating to techbio and machine learning.
1390 Presidents Circle,Crocker Science Center, Room 310
Lauren Birgenheier
Faculty FellowLauren Birgenheier
Faculty FellowAssociate Professor, Department of Geology & Geophysics
lauren.birgenheier@utah.edu1390 Presidents Circle,
Crocker Science Center, Room 310
Rajive Ganguli, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for AssessmentRajive Ganguli, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Assessment801-581-7214
rajive.ganguil@utah.edu
1390 Presidents Circle,
Crocker Science Center, Room 310
Tim Hawkes
Senior FellowTim Hawkes
Senior FellowTim Hawkes is a Senior Fellow and serves on the leadership team within the College of Science providing industry insights relating to environment and policy.
1390 Presidents Circle,Crocker Science Center, Room 310
Akil Narayan
Faculty FellowAkil Narayan
Faculty FellowAssociate Professor, Department of Mathematics and member of Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute
akil.narayan@utah.edu1390 Presidents Circle,
Crocker Science Center, Room 310
Sivaraman Guruswamy, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Academics, OEO/Title IX LiaisonSivaraman Guruswamy, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Academics, OEO/Title IX Liaison801-581-7214
s.guruswamy@utah.edu
1390 Presidents Circle,
Crocker Science Center, Room 310
Denee Hayes
Senior FellowDenee Hayes
Senior FellowDenee Hayes is a Senior Fellow and serves on the leadership team within the College of Science providing industry insights regarding energy and environment, particularly the intersection of mining and sustainability.
1390 Presidents Circle,Crocker Science Center, Room 310
Department Chairs
Brenda Bowen
Chair, Atmospheric SciencesMichael L. Free
Chair, Materials Science & EngineeringMichael L. Free
Chair, Materials Science & Engineering801-585-9798
michael.free@utah.edu
Crocker Science Center, Room 214
Fred Adler
Director, Biological SciencesCharles Kocsis
Chair, Mining Engineering801-581-7521
Peter Armentrout
Interim Chair, ChemistryTommaso de Fernex
Chair, MathematicsKip Solomon
Interim Chair, Geology & GeophysicsCarsten Rott
Chair, Physics & AstronomyDean's Office
Lindsey DeSpain
Administration ManagerLindsey DeSpain
Administration ManagerLindsey 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.
801-581-7214lindsey@science.utah.edu
1390 Presidents Circle,
Crocker Science Center, Room 310A
Cassie Slattery
Director of Special ProjectsCassie Slattery
Director of Special ProjectsCassie 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.
801-646-6026cassie.slattery@utah.edu
1390 Presidents Circle,
Crocker Science Center, Room 310
Katelin Goings
Events ManagerKatelin Goings
Events Manager801-581-6958
katelin.goings@utah.edu
1390 Presidents Circle,
Crocker Science Center, Room 301
Anita Tromp
Administrative ManagerAnita Tromp
Administrative Manager801-585-9344
anita.tromp@utah.edu
1390 Presidents Circle,
Crocker Science Center, Room 310
Tiffany Jensen
Director of FinanceTiffany Jensen
Director of FinanceTiffany 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.
801-581-4437tiffany@science.utah.edu
1390 Presidents Circle,
Crocker Science Center, Room 310G
Eliot Wilcox
Director of OperationsEliot Wilcox
Director of OperationsEliot'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.
801-581-4360wilcox@science.utah.edu
1390 Presidents Circle,
Crocker Science Center, Room 301
Jesse Pugh
Senior Associate Director of Research DevelopmentJesse Pugh
Senior Associate Director of Research DevelopmentJesse 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.
801-581-3893jesse.pugh@utah.edu
1390 Presidents Circle,
Crocker Science Center, Room 301
Jamee Lefler
Accounting & Finance ManagerJamee Lefler
Accounting & Finance ManagerJamee 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.
801-585-6652jamee.lefler@utah.edu
1390 Presidents Circle,
Crocker Science Center, Room 310
Development
TJ McMullin
Director of DevelopmentTJ McMullin
Director of Development801-581-4414
travis.mcmullin@utah.edu
Crocker Science Center, Room 301
James (Jim) DeGooyer
Associate Development DirectorJames (Jim) DeGooyer
Associate Development DirectorJim 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.
801-581-3124jdegooyer@science.utah.edu
1390 Presidents Circle,
Crocker Science Center, Room 301
Ryann Luna
Associate Development DirectorRyann Luna
Associate Development DirectorRyann works closely with College of Science alumni and donors to identify philanthropic opportunities that align with their passions and the university's mission.
801-587-8098ryann.luna@utah.edu
1390 Presidents Circle,
Crocker Science Center, Room 301
Labs & Buildings
Jim Muller
Executive Director of Facilities ManagementJim Muller
Executive Director of Facilities ManagementJim 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.
801-949-1123jmuller@chemistry.utah.edu
1390 Presidents Circle
Crocker Science Center
David Thomas
Director of SafetyDavid Thomas
Director of SafetyIn 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.
828-553-3180d.r.thomas@utah.edu
1390 Presidents Circle
Crocker Science Center
Dominic Wasescha
Facility ManagerIsabelle Harward
Laboratory ManagerIsabelle Harward
Laboratory Manager601-646-6028
isabelle.harward@utah.edu
1390 Presidents Circle
Crocker Science Center, Room 320S
Marketing & Communications
Bianca Lyon
Assoc Dir, PR/CommunicationsBianca Lyon
Assoc Dir, PR/Communicationsbianca.lyon@utah.edu
1390 Presidents Circle,
Crocker Science Center, Room 301
Todd Anderson
Graphic DesignerTodd Anderson
Graphic Designeru6048525@utah.edu
1390 Presidents Circle,
Crocker Science Center, Room 301
David Pace
Science WriterDavid Pace
Science Writer801-646-6012
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 DirectorJosh Steffen, Ph.D.
Science Research Initiative DirectorJosh 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.
801-581-6958josh.steffen@utah.edu
1390 Presidents Circle,
Crocker Science Center, Room 320
Heather Briggs, Ph.D.
Science Research InitiativeHeather Briggs, Ph.D.
Science Research Initiativeheather.briggs@utah.edu
1390 Presidents Circle,
Crocker Science Center, Room 320
Ryan Stolley, Ph.D.
Science Research InitiativeRyan Stolley, Ph.D.
Science Research Initiativeryan.stolley@utah.edu
1390 Presidents Circle,
Crocker Science Center, Room 320
Laura Rupert
SRI Project CoordinatorLaura Rupert
SRI Project CoordinatorL.rupert@utah.edu
1390 Presidents Circle,
Crocker Science Center, Room 214
Student Affairs
Lisa Batchelder
Director, Student Services and Administration ManagerLisa Batchelder
Director, Student Services and Administration ManagerLisa oversees the College of Science activities related to student success and retainment, recruitment, scholarships, residential housing opportunities, new student orientation, and convocation.
8015813374lisa.batchelder@utah.edu
1390 E Presidents Circle
Crocker Science Center, Room 210
Seth Harper
Student Affairs Communications CoordinatorSeth Harper
Student Affairs Communications CoordinatorSeth 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.edu1390 Presidents Circle
Crocker Science Center, Room 210
Cyri Dixon
Advising DirectorCyri Dixon
Advising Director801-587-0650
cyri.dixon@utah.edu
1390 Presidents Circle
Crocker Science Center, Room 240
Lorie Burningham
Executive SecretaryLorie Burningham
Executive Secretary801-581-4084
lorie.burningham@utah.edu
115 S 1460 E
104 Frederick Albert Sutton Building
Samantha Shaw
Student Success ManagerSamantha Shaw
Student Success ManagerSam 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.
801-213-0919sam.shaw@utah.edu
1390 Presidents Circle
Crocker Science Center, Room 210