Peter E. Trapa
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 214
Pearl Sandick
Assoc Dean for Research & Faculty Affairs, OEO/Title IX LiaisonPearl 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 801-581-7214sandick@physics.utah.edu
1390 Presidents Circle,
Crocker Science Center, Room 214
Vahe Bandarian
Assoc. Dean for Student AffairsVahe Bandarian is the Associate Dean of Student Affairs. He oversees student affairs, including recruitment, advising, engagement, and success metrics.
vahe@chem.utah.edu1390 Presidents Circle,
Crocker Science Center, Room 214
Darryl P. Butt
Dean, College of Mines & Earth Sciencesdarryl.butt@utah.edu
1390 Presidents Circle,
Crocker Science Center, Room 214
Lindsey DeSpain
Administrative Manager & Assistant to the DeanLindsey 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.
801-581-6958lindsey@science.utah.edu
1390 Presidents Circle,
Crocker Science Center, Room 214
Katelin Goings
Events Manager801-581-6958
katelin.goings@utah.edu
1390 Presidents Circle,
Crocker Science Center, Room 214
Tiffany Jensen
Accounting & Finance ManagerTiffany 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 214
Cassie 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.
801-587-7061cassie.slattery@utah.edu
1390 Presidents Circle,
Crocker Science Center, Room 214
Lisa 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.
801-581-3374batchelder@science.utah.edu
1390 Presidents Circle,
Crocker Science Center, Room 214
Samantha Shaw
Student Affairs Coordinator & ACCESS Program 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.
801-882-4639shaw@science.utah.edu
1390 Presidents Circle,
Crocker Science Center, Room 214
Katie Barnard
Associate Director of AdvisingKatie oversees the Academic Advising team for the College of Science. She works closely with advisors and college leadership to develop best practices for academic advising to improve outcomes and the student experience.
801-587-8978katie.barnard@utah.edu
1390 Presidents Circle,
Crocker Science Center, Room 240
Tanya Vickers
ACCESS Program Director801-587-8978
tanya.vickers@utah.edu
1390 Presidents Circle,
Crocker Science Center, Room 214
Jim 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, Room 214
David Thomas
Educational Lab Facilities ManagerDavid manages the educational laboratory facilities within the Crocker Science Center. He and his team of student interns also directly support laboratory courses taught within the building. This support includes maintenance of equipment, stocking and preparation of media and chemicals, and training on best safety practices and good lab hygiene
828-553-3180d.r.thomas@utah.edu
1390 Presidents Circle,
Crocker Science Center, Room 214
Dominic Wasescha
Facility Manageru6040832@utah.edu
1390 Presidents Circle,
Crocker Science Center, Room 214
Position open
Associate Director of Safety1390 Presidents Circle,
Crocker Science Center, Room 214
Jeff Martin
Executive Director for Institutional AdvancementJeff leads the College of Science Advancement team. He also leads, in collaboration with Department Chairs, the external relations and fundraising programs for: The School of Biological Sciences, the Department of Chemistry, the Department of Mathematics, and the Department of Physics & Astronomy.
The College of Science Advancement team serves to build meaningful relationships with our alumni and key constituents. Along with those efforts, we provide: The College’s website design and content production; The College’s external Marketing & Communications initiatives, including the Notebook, and Discover publications; Steward and promote the Crimson Laureate Society; Plan and manage all College of Science external-focused events, such as Frontiers of Science, Science at Breakfast, and Understanding the Science.
801-581-4852martin@science.utah.edu
1390 Presidents Circle,
Crocker Science Center, Room 214
David Pace
Advancement Coordinator for the School of Biological SciencesDavid works with biology faculty, staff and students to steward alumni and other donors to cultivate gifts and is content specialist for outward facing communications via the SBS print magazine OUR DNA and digital content (including social media and the website). He also develops and stages exhibits and events while collaborating with College and University-level fundraising campaigns.
801-587-9020pace@biology.utah.edu
257 S. 1400 E. #201B
South Biology Building
Eliot Wilcox
Assoc. Director for Institutional AdvancementEliot'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 214
Michele Swaner
Advancement Coordinator for Mathematics and PhysicsMichele manages the advancement and communications activities for the Mathematics and Physics Departments. This includes working with students and faculty to highlight research, as well as writing articles, creating content, and managing websites and social media. She serves as the editor of Aftermath and the Spectrum--the Math and Physics Department magazines. She also is involved in campaigns and events related to department development.
801-580-9590swaner@science.utah.edu
115 South 1400 East
JFB Room 205
James (Jim) DeGooyer
Major Gifts OfficerJim 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 214
Mathew Crawley
Marketing & Communications ManagerMathew manages the marketing and communications for the College of Science. This includes the Notebook and Discover publications, science.utah.edu website, and numerous other print and electronic outlets.
801-897-4830crawley@science.utah.edu
1390 Presidents Circle,
Crocker Science Center, Room 214
Josh 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 214
Heather Briggs, Ph.D.
Science Research Initiativeheather.briggs@utah.edu
1390 Presidents Circle,
Crocker Science Center, Room 214
Ryan Stolley, Ph.D.
Science Research Initiativeryan.stolley@utah.edu
1390 Presidents Circle,
Crocker Science Center, Room 214
Laura Rupert
SRI Project CoordinatorL.rupert@utah.edu
1390 Presidents Circle,
Crocker Science Center, Room 214