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Hours:
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, OEO/Title IX LiaisonPearl Sandick, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Research and 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 310

Vahe Bandarian, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Student AffairsVahe Bandarian, Ph.D.
Associate 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 310

Tim Hawkes
Senior FellowTim Hawkes
Senior FellowTim 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

John Horel, Ph.D.
Chair, Atmospheric SciencesJohn Horel, Ph.D.
Chair, Atmospheric Sciences801-581-6958
atmos-info@lists.utah.edu
Crocker Science Center, Room 214

Michael 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 Sciences
Charles Kocsis
Chair, Mining Engineering801-581-7521

Matthew S. Sigman
Chair, Chemistry
Davar Khoshnevisan
Chair, Mathematics
William Johnson
Chair, Geology & Geophysics
Christoph Boehme
Chair, Physics & AstronomyDean's Office

Lindsey DeSpain
Administrative Manager & Assistant to the DeanLindsey 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

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

Tiffany Jensen
Accounting & Finance ManagerTiffany 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 310

Katelin Goings
Events ManagerKatelin Goings
Events Manager801-581-6958
katelin.goings@utah.edu
1390 Presidents Circle,
Crocker Science Center, Room 301

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.
801-587-7061cassie.slattery@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
Major Gifts OfficerJames (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 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 Manager
Isabelle 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

Samantha Shaw
Student Affairs Coordinator & ACCESS Program ManagerSamantha 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.
801-213-0919sam.shaw@utah.edu
1390 Presidents Circle
Crocker Science Center, Room 210

Megan Bettilyon
Student Engagement CoordinatorMegan Bettilyon
Student Engagement CoordinatorMegan provides career-readiness opportunities for all students across both Colleges, including internship assistance, connecting students to research positions, and hosting career development events.
megan.bettilyon@utah.edu1390 Presidents Circle
Crocker Science Center, Room 210

Angela Enno
Science Embedded TherapistAngela Enno
Science Embedded TherapistAngela provides mental health therapy to Science and Mines & Earth Sciences students.
aenno@sa.utah.edu1430 Presidents Circle
Room 220