College of Science Faculty Committees
COURSES & CURRICULA COMMITTEE
Charge: This committee ensures that the curricula for the various lines of study within the College retain a carefully conceived philosophy of education, promote a healthy symbiotic relationship between the departments, and remain in line with the mission and scope of the College. Accordingly, the committee will also encourage student participation in interdisciplinary research by facilitating the cross-listing of independent research credit courses across diverse disciplines (e.g., cross-listing between Geology & Geophysics and Art & Design).
Justin Ragains (College of Science)
Kathryn Loveless (College of Science)
Erin Peck (College of Science)
David Donze (Biological Sciences)
Rendy Kartika (Chemistry)
Achim Herrmann (Geology & Geophysics)
Ricardo Estrada (Mathematics)
Ravi Rau (Physics & Astronomy)
DISTINGUISHED DISSERTATION/NON-TENURED FACULTY RESEARCH AWARD COMMITTEE
Charge: The committee selects the winners of the Distinguished Dissertation and Non-Tenured Faculty Research Awards in the College.
Robb Brumfield (College of Science)
John Larkin (Biological Sciences)
Bin Chen (Chemistry)
Jon Snow (Geology & Geophysics)
Len Richardson (Mathematics)
Eric Burns (Physics & Astronomy)
INNOVATION AND ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Charge: Members are (a) to advocate for and promote diversity at the graduate, postdoctoral, faculty and staff levels in the College of Science of Louisiana State University, (b) to serve as an advisory group to the Dean of the College of Science and, as appropriate, to other members of the administration, including Deans, Provosts, and President in areas related to faculty, staff, and student engagement, and (c) to recommend measures to increase engagement at every level in each of the College’s departments in keeping with PS 55 and PS 1.
Cynthia Peterson (College of Science)
Zakiya Wilson-Kennedy (College of Science)
Gaby Gonzalez (Physics & Astronomy)
Justin Wilson (Physics & Astronomy)
Fang-Ting Tu (Mathematics)
Daniel Massatt (Mathematics)
Eirini Poulaki (Geology & Geophysics)
Adam Forte (Geology & Geophysics)
Pu Duan (Chemistry)
Ken Lopata (Chemistry)
Lauren Lagomarsino (Biological Sciences)
Bill Doerrler (Biological Sciences)
FACULTY AWARDS NOMINATION COMMITTEE (ad hoc)
Charge: The committee shall make recommendations to the Dean regarding faculty awards.
Robb Brumfield (College of Science)
Mark Batzer (Biological Sciences)
Kevin Smith (Chemistry)
Suzanne Brenner (Mathematics)
James Oxley (Mathematics)
Ravi Rau (Physics & Astronomy)
Gabriella Gonzales (Physics & Astronomy)
GEAUX TEACH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Charge: The committee will supply input to the design and administration of the GeauxTeach program in order to provide a high-quality undergraduate STEM major as part of a pathway to secondary teacher certification that is in compliance with BESE regulations. Departmental representatives enhance communication and cooperation between departments and GeauxTeach in order to benefit students, departments, and the College of Science
Jim Madden (College of Science)
Zakiya Wilson-Kennedy (College of Science)
Sarah Rispone (GeauxTeach)
Scott Crousillac (Biological Sciences)
John Hopkins (Chemistry)
Hongyu He (Mathematics)
Greg Stacy (Physics & Astronomy)
Frank Neubrander (Cain Center)
Richard Baker (College of Human Sciences & Education)
David Kirschner (College of Human Sciences & Education)
Angelle Stringer (College of Human Sciences & Education)
Sara Strickland (La. Dept. of Education)
Jordan Delaune (GeauxTeach Student)
Rebecca Nguyen (GeauxTeach Alumni)
ONLINE TASK FORCE (ad hoc)
Charge: This ad hoc committee was established in Spring 2018 to work on issues related to online course delivery and program development specific to the College of Science. If it is determined that this committee should be converted to a standing committee, it will be brought before the Policy Committee for a vote.
Justin Ragains (College of Science)
Chris Gregg (Biological Sciences)
Adam Hrincevish (Biological Sciences)
John Hopkins (Chemistry)
Carol Wicks (Geology & Geophysics)
Juan Lorenzo (Geology & Geophysics)
Jim Madden (Mathematics)
Julia Ledet (Mathematics)
Geoff Clayton (Physics & Astronomy)
POLICY COMMITTEE
Charge: The Policy Committee advises the Dean of the College of Science on procedures of policy. The committee also determines allocations of seats to the Faculty Senate from the CoS. An algorithm has been adopted by the Policy Committee to determine the allocation of senators for each department. Faculty Senators will be elected in the spring following the guidelines of the Constitution and Bylaws of the LSU Faculty Senate.
Cynthia Peterson (College of Science)
Gregg Pettis (Biological Sciences)
Jim Cronin (Biological Sciences)
Robert Cook (Chemistry)
Bin Chen (Chemistry)
Jon Snow (Geology & Geophysics)
Achim Herrmann (Geology & Geophysics)
Param Singh (Physics & Astronomy)
Dan Sheehy (Physics & Astronomy)
Chip Delzell (Mathematics)
Scott Baldridge (Mathematics)
PRE-MEDICAL/PRE-DENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
Charge: The committee reviews applicants to medical and dental schools and makes admission recommendations to the programs to which students have applied. Student files are evaluated in advance of meetings.
Robby Bowen (College of Science)
Matt Duris (College of Science)
Kyle Lavergne, non-voting (College of Science)
David Donze (Biological Sciences)
Nabanita Bhattacharaayya (Biological Sciences)
Leaf Boswell (Biological Sciences)
Khoa Nguyen (Biological Sciences)
Caroline Schneider (Chemistry)
Semin Lee (Chemistry)
Nick Totaro (Biological & Agricultural Engineering)
Wanda Hargroder (Kinesiology)
PROMOTION & TENURE COMMITTEE
Charge: The Promotion and Tenure Committee is formally advisory to the Dean. Following the college meeting among departmental representatives, the chair and co-chair of the committee meet with the Dean. The Dean receives the votes, takes discussions under advisement and uses that information and the department’s recommendations in formulating his/her official evaluations. The Dean passes this information forward.
Jackie Stephens (Biological Sciences)
Kevin Smith (Chemistry)
Jon Snow (Geology & Geophysics)
Mette Gaarde (Physics & Astronomy)
P. Sundar (Mathematics)
TEACHING AWARDS COMMITTEE
Charge: The committee shall make recommendations to the Dean regarding teaching awards.
Justin Ragains (College of Science)
Steven Hand (Biological Sciences)
Mario Rivera (Chemistry)
Carol Wilson (Geology & Geophysics)
Mette Gaarde (Physics & Astronomy)
Gestur Olafsson (Mathematics)
UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIP, AND HONORS COMMITTEE
Charge: The committee selects the recipients of College honors and scholarships. This includes awards for the outstanding students in the College, to be given at the Choppin Honors Convocation.
Justin Ragains (College of Science)
Kathryn Loveless (College of Science)
Kyle Lavergne, non-voting (College of Science)
Bing-Hao Luo (Biological Sciences)
Rendy Kartika (Chemistry)
Adam Forte (Geology & Geophysics)
Shane Stadler (Physics & Astronomy)
Shea Vela-Vick (Mathematics)
Nadia Drenska (Mathematics)
UNDERGRADUATE TASK FORCE (ad hoc)
Charge: This ad hoc committee was established in 2017-2018 to work on issues related to undergraduate retention and inclusion and is currently in an exploratory phase. If it is determined that this committee should be converted to a standing committee, it will be brought before the Policy Committee for a vote.
Zakiya Wilson-Kennedy (College of Science)
Justin Ragains (College of Science)
Anne Grove (Biological Sciences)
Steven Pomarico (Biological Sciences)
James Moroney (Biological Sciences)
Kandace Hurst (Chemistry)
Rendy Kartika (Chemistry)
Dominique Garello (Geology & Geophysics)
Amy Luther (Geology & Geophysics)
Julia Ledet (Mathematics)
Thomas Corbitt (Physics & Astronomy)
Mette Gaarde (Physics & Astronomy)
Prosanta Chakrabarty (Museum of Natural Science)
Becky Carmichael (Communication across the Curriculum)
Updated September 2024