The Biology Graduate Student Association represents the graduate students in the Department of Biology.  Representatives participate in department activities and advocate for student positions on matters within the department and university. Association members organize events throughout the year, including Graduate Recruitment Day in January.

2026-27 Leadership 

President
Aaron West

Vice President
Kristen Hillegass

Secretary
Hannah Blevins

Treasurer
Rokeya Rahman

Social Affairs Chair
Graycen Hall

Outreach Chair
Rokeya Rahman

Seminar Representatives
Hannah Blevins and Courtney Murray

GSC Representatives
Mason Boone and Saima Rahman

Recruitment Chair
TBD

Master’s Student Representative
Arabella Fowler

GAC Representative
Courtney Murray

Postdoctoral Affairs Representative
Robyn Allen

International Student Affairs Representatives
Saima Rahman and Tania Rojas

Community Engagement Committee Representative
Mariya Sumiya Kibtiya

Biology Director of Graduate Studies: Dr. Jakob Famulski 
BGSA Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jeremy Van Cleve
Biology Graduate Program Manager: Jacqueline J. Burke