The Biology Graduate Student Association (BGSA) is the organization that represents the graduate students in the Department of Biology. BGSA representatives participate in department activities and advocate for student positions on matters within the department and university. The BGSA organizes events throughout the year, including Graduate Recruitment Day in January.
Come check out what the BGSA is up to on: The BGSA website or the Twitter and Instagram
2025–2026 Biology Graduate Student Association (BGSA) Officers:
- President: Sarah Stasel
- Vice President: Tasha Swenney
- Secretary: Vincent Zheng
- Treasurer: Aaron West
- Social Affairs Chair: Jakeb Watts
- Outreach Chairs: Courtney Murray & Irene Unazi
- Seminar Representatives: Brianda Lopez & Kristen Hillegass
- GSC Representatives: Tasha Swenney & Kristen Hillegass
- Recruitment Chair: Courtney Murray
- Master’s Student Representative: Irene Unazi
- GAC Representative: Clev Lima
- International Student Affairs: Binaya Adhikari & Brianda Lopez
- Community Engagement Committee Representative: Saima Rahman
- Post-Doc Affairs Rep: TBD
Biology Director of Graduate Studies: Dr. Jessica Santollo
BGSA Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jeremy Van Cleve
Biology Graduate Program Manager: Jacqueline J. Burke