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The Office of the Dean is in 215 Jordan Hall of Science, which is located at the south end of the building. View the dean's office organizational chart .
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The Dean, Associate, and Assistant Deans
Steven Corcelli, Ph.D.
William K. Warren Foundation Dean of the College of Science
Steven Corcelli, Ph.D.
William K. Warren Foundation Dean of the College of Science
215E Jordan Hall of Sciencescorcell@nd.edu
Steve Corcelli, Ph.D., is the William K. Warren Foundation Dean of the College of Science at the University of Notre Dame.
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Patricia A. Champion, Ph.D.
Senior Associate Dean for Research, Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies
Patricia A. Champion, Ph.D.
Senior Associate Dean for Research, Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies
215B Jordan Hall of Sciencepchampio@nd.edu
Patricia Champion is the associate dean for research, graduate and postdoctoral studies and a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences. She directs the research, graduate and postdoctoral affairs of the College of Science, and is liaison to the Notre Dame Research and the Graduate School.
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Rev. James Foster, C.S.C, M.D.
Associate Dean, Conklin-McGuinness Director of Preprofessional Studies
Rev. James Foster, C.S.C, M.D.
Associate Dean, Conklin-McGuinness Director of Preprofessional Studies
Center for Health Advising, 219 Jordan Hall of Sciencejfoster4@nd.edu
Father Foster directs the Center for Health Sciences Advising and serves as chair of the preprofessional studies program.
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Holly Goodson, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Education and Undergraduate Programs
Holly Goodson, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Education and Undergraduate Programs
215L Jordan Hall of Sciencehgoodson@nd.edu
Holly Goodson is the interim associate dean for education and undergraduate programs in the College of Science at the University of Notre Dame, where she is also a professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
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Kathleen J. S. Kolberg, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Advising and Academic Affairs
Kathleen J. S. Kolberg, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Advising and Academic Affairs
219D Jordan Hall of Sciencekkolberg@nd.edu
Kathleen Kolberg is the associate dean for advising and academic affairs.
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Kevin Lannon, Ph.D.
Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs
Kevin Lannon, Ph.D.
Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs
215M Jordan Hall of Scienceklannon@nd.edu
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Adam Martin, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean for Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Adam Martin, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean for Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
316 Nieuwland Science Hallamarti41@nd.edu
David J. Veselik, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Advising
David J. Veselik, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Advising
319A Jordan Hall Of Sciencedveselik@nd.edu
David Veselik is the associate dean for undergraduate advising. He advises students in all science disciplines as they make their transition to college life, and during their first year.
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Dean's Office Staff
Lotta Barnes
Visual Communications Senior Assistant Director
Lotta Barnes
Visual Communications Senior Assistant Director
214A-3 Jordan Hall of Sciencelbarnes1@nd.edu
Lotta Barnes, visual communications senior assistant director, joined the College of Science in May 2012
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Dawn Denton
Conference & Events Senior Coordinator
Dawn Denton
Conference & Events Senior Coordinator
214A-1 Jordan Hall of Scienceddenton@nd.edu
Deanna Csomo Ferrell, M.A.
Communications Associate Director
Deanna Csomo Ferrell, M.A.
Sarah Hanlon
Conference & Events Specialist
Sarah Hanlon
Conference & Events Specialist
214A-2 Jordan Hall of Sciencesborgeli@nd.edu
Kessa Kearse
Faculty Affairs Program Manager
Kessa Kearse
Faculty Affairs Program Manager
215K-2 Jordan Hall of Sciencekkearse@nd.edu
Kessa Kearse joined the College of Science as the Faculty Affairs Program Manager in March of 2024. Her responsibilities include coordinating the training and communication for the college as it relates to faculty appointments, reappointments, promotion and tenure policies.
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Samantha Keller
Web & Social Media Specialist
Samantha Keller
Web & Social Media Specialist
214A-5 Jordan Hall of Sciencesnieves2@nd.edu
Samantha is the social media specialist for the College of Science, where she leads social media strategy and advises a team of student ambassadors. She also manages the the College's website and provides support for lab and departmental websites in the College.
Heather Kennedy
Undergraduate Academic Operations Senior Coordinator
Heather Kennedy
Undergraduate Academic Operations Senior Coordinator
215K-1 Jordan Hall of Sciencehkenned3@nd.edu
Kim Kirkpatrick
Director of Departmental Operations
Kim Kirkpatrick
Director of Departmental Operations
215J Jordan Hall of Sciencekkirkpa4@nd.edu
Kim Kirkpatrick, director of departmental operations, is responsible for faculty affairs, budgeting and finance, facilities, and human resources, among other responsibilities.
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Lisa Mercurio
Sr. Executive Assistant to the Dean
Lisa Mercurio
Sr. Executive Assistant to the Dean
215F Jordan Hall of Sciencelmercuri@nd.edu
Lisa Mercurio is the executive assistant to the Dean of the College of Science.
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Joseph Quinn, CPA
Program Director, Finance and Administration
Joseph Quinn, CPA
Program Director, Finance and Administration
215N Jordan Hall of Sciencejquinn6@nd.edu
Joseph Quinn, program director of finance and administration.
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Jamie Thomson
Project & Events Manager
Jamie Thomson
Project & Events Manager
215A Jordan Hall of Sciencethomson.23@nd.edu
As the Project & Events Manager for the Dean’s Office, Jamie Thomson leads day-to-day project management operations, ensuring the seamless execution of tasks and deliverables.
Allen Utterback, MBA
Associate Director, Facilities
Allen Utterback, MBA
Associate Director, Facilities
110 Jordan Hall of Scienceautterba@nd.edu
Allen F. Utterback II, associate director of facilities, joined the College of Science in December of 2008.
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Reporting Units
Kate Biberdorf, Ph.D.
Professor for the Public Understanding of Science
Kate Biberdorf, Ph.D.
Professor for the Public Understanding of Science
362 Stepan Chemistrykatethechemist@nd.edu
Kate Biberdorf is a chemist, science entertainer, and professor. Through her theatrical and hands-on approach to teaching, Dr. Biberdorf is breaking down the image of the stereotypical scientist, while reaching students who might otherwise be intimidated by science.
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Jamie Boling
Engagement and Communications Program Manager, Ara Parseghian Medical Research Fund
Jamie Boling
Engagement and Communications Program Manager, Ara Parseghian Medical Research Fund
215K-4 Jordan Hall of Sciencejboling1@nd.edu
Jamie Boling, engagement and communications program manager for the APMRF, brings more than 20 years of experience in public relations, donor development, fundraising, training and communications.
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Keith Davis, Ph.D.
Director of the Digital Visualization Theater
Keith Davis, Ph.D.
Director of the Digital Visualization Theater
313 Jordan Hall Of Sciencekdavis10@nd.edu
Dana Lashley
Director of Study Abroad
Dana Lashley
Director of Study Abroad
245 Nieuwland Science Halldlashley@nd.edu
Xuemin Lu, Ph.D.
Director of Undergraduate Research
Xuemin Lu, Ph.D.
Director of Undergraduate Research
107D Galvin Life Science Center/Freimann Life Science Centerxlu1@nd.edu
Allison Slabaugh
Acting Managing Director of the Institute for Rare Diseases
Allison Slabaugh
Acting Managing Director of the Institute for Rare Diseases
215D Jordan Hall of Sciencea.slabaugh@nd.edu
Allison Slabaugh is the Acting Managing Director of the Institute for Rare Diseases at the University of Notre Dame, where she oversees the Institute’s operations and works across the University and with external partners to advance its research, education, and patient-engagement mission.
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Kelley Young, Ph.D.
Boler Family Director of the Mary E. Galvin Science and Engineering Scholars Program
Kelley Young, Ph.D.
Boler Family Director of the Mary E. Galvin Science and Engineering Scholars Program
415 Jordan Hall Of Sciencekyoung10@nd.edu
Development
Steven Asiala, Ph.D.
Academic Advancement Director
Steven Asiala, Ph.D.
Academic Advancement Director
215C Jordan Hall of Sciencesasiala@nd.edu
Steve Asiala serves as the Academic Advancement Director for the College of Science. His role supports the strategic ambitions of the college, working with the Dean of the College of Science and senior leaders to develop strategic plans and funding priorities for academic and research programs and connecting these ambitions to the passions of University donors to drive philanthropy.
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