College of Sciences UGARs

The Undergraduate Advisor of Record (UGAR) provides additional details about degree program course material, research lab/independent study advice and faculty member referrals, and acts as the liaison to find a faculty sponsor for an internship for academic credit.

  • Biochemistry (B.S.) — Dr. Susan Thomas
  • Biology (B.S.) — Dr. Eddie Hernandez
  • Chemistry (B.A., B.S.) — Victoria Dougherty
  • Computer Science (B.A., B.S.) — Dr. Palden Lama
  • Environmental Science (B.S.) — Jason Gagliardi
  • Environmental Studies (B.A.) — Jason Gagliardi
  • Geosciences (B.A., B.S.) — Dr. John Cannon
  • Mathematics (B.S.) — Dr. Mostafa Fazly; Zachery Sharon
  • Mathematics for Teaching (B.S.) — Dr. Mostafa Fazly; Zachery Sharon
  • Mathematics of Data and Computing (B.S.) — Dr. Mostafa Fazly; Zachery Sharon
  • Microbiology and Immunology (B.S.) — Dr. Sara Shields-Menard
  • Multidisciplinary Science (B.S.) — Jason Gagliardi
  • Neuroscience (B.S) — Dr. William Ramos
  • Physics (B.A., B.S.) — Dr. Lisa Shepard
  • Software Engineering (B.S.) — Dr. Palden Lama

College of Sciences GARs

The Graduate Advisor of Record (GAR) oversees and approves graduate students' academic progress, course selections, and degree plans within a specific program. The GAR serves as the primary point of contact between the graduate student, the College, and the Graduate School to ensure compliance with institutional policies and works together with the student's thesis/research advisor and committee to ensure all program and degree requirements are met.

  • Artificial Intelligence (M.S. Computer Science Track) — Dr. Xiaoyin Wang
  • Biology (M.S.) — Dr. Valerie Sponsel
  • Biotechnology (M.S.) — Dr. Yufeng Wang
  • Chemistry (M.S.) — Dr. Ghezai Musie
  • Chemistry (Ph.D.) — Dr. Zachary Tonzetich
  • Computer Science (M.S.) — Dr. Xiaoyin Wang
  • Computer Science (Ph.D.) — Dr. Dakai Zhu
  • Cybersecurity Science (M.S.) — Dr. Murtuza Jadliwala
  • Developmental and Regenerative Sciences (Ph.D.) — Dr. Brian Hermann
  • Environmental Science (M.S.) — Dr. Brian Brigham
  • Environmental Science and Engineering (Ph.D. COS Advisor) — Dr. Alexis Godet
  • Geoinformatics (M.S.) — Dr. Alberto Mestas-Nuñez
  • Geosciences (M.S.) — Dr. Judy Haschenburger
  • Mathematics (M.S.) — Dr. Jose Iovino
  • Molecular Microbiology and Immunology (Ph.D.) — Dr. Janakiram Seshu
  • Neuroscience (Ph.D.) — Dr. Matthew Wanat
  • Physics (M.S.) — Dr. Kathryn Mayer
  • Physics (Ph.D.) — Dr. Kathryn Mayer