The Undergraduate Program in Biology and the Undergraduate Program in Neuroscience have peer advisors available to answer student questions!
Peer advisors are available for in-person and virtual advising during all academic terms. To meet with a peer advisor virtually, just click on the Google Meet link below during the times listed on the schedule. OR email anytime at lsa-biology-peers@umich.edu.
*** If you join Google Meet during a time listed above and a Peer Advisor does not join within 5 minutes, they may be unavailable due to unforeseen circumstances. Please email lsa-biology-peers@umich.edu and someone will be in touch. ***
Meet Our Peer Advisors ...
Hello! My name is Kirsten and I’m a senior pursuing a double major in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (MCDB) and Life Science Informatics (LSI). I’m also involved with the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) and have worked in a research lab for two years, doing both wet and dry lab work. I currently plan to pursue a PhD in genetics/molecular biology and hope to continue working both at the bench and computationally. In my free time, I enjoy playing the violin and viola in chamber groups, as well as baking. Please
feel free to come by to chat about research, double-majoring, classes, or any questions you have, and I’d be more than happy to help!
Hello! My name is Olive and I am a junior majoring in Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity (EEB) with a minor in Writing and a minor in Environment. I am currently involved in research with the Baucom Lab and previously took classes at the Biological station. Outside of academics, I'm on the board of Students for Reproductive Rights and Justice, I'm an active member of Michigan Climbing Club, and I spend my free time reading or listening to podcasts and caring for my house plants. Stop by to chat with me about your academic path, having a minor (or 2), getting involved with research, going to the bio station, or anything else!
Hi! My name is Violet and I am a junior majoring in Biology, Health & Society (BHS). I’m currently an undergraduate researcher for the Li Lab in the Life Sciences Institute (LSI) working towards an honors thesis. I also volunteer on campus at CS Mott Children’s Hospital in the emergency department and am a member of Michigan’s Emergency Services Club. I am studying for the MCAT and planning to apply to medical school next year! In my free time I love to stay active and spend time with my friends. If you have any questions about the BHS major, the pre-medicine track, research, or anything else feel free to stop by and ask me any questions you might have—I'd be happy to help!
Hi, my name is Lynne! I’m a senior majoring in Neuroscience and I am planning on attending dental school next year! I’m involved in research at Burness Lab through Michigan Medicine and I just completed a study abroad program at the University of New South Wales in Australia. In my free time, I enjoy cooking with my roommates and doing yoga/pilates! If you have any questions about pre-health courses, plans for dental or medical school, getting involved with research, studying abroad, or anything else, don’t hesitate to ask me!
Tutoring Referral
The Program in Biology complies a list of possible tutors for our Program in Biology (all majors) undergraduate classes each semester. If you did well (B or better) in a Biology, EEB, or MCDB (or other major-related) course and feel like you would make a good tutor, please let us know! Many beginning (and continuing) students may benefit from your expertise.
We will compile a list and refer students to you as they request tutors. (You will be able to make arrangements directly with them.) Your information will not be published widely, but we will give the contact list to students who request a tutor for a course you have signed up for.
Students looking for Tutors: Check in with the Program in Biology office (lsa-biology-advising@umich.edu) for a list of possible tutors!
PLEASE BE AWARE: Tutors are not employees of the Program in Biology or the departments of EEB or MCDB. The Biology Office does not monitor the tutoring relationship. Qualifications, scheduling, and remuneration (if any) should be negotiated in advance between the student and the tutor.
