To make an appointment with an advisor, come to room 1067 King Life Sciences Building. Students are not assigned to particular advisors in the biology department; but may choose an appointment based upon personal preference or availability, whichever the student prefers.

Students are strongly advised to seek academic advising at least once a semester, preferably prior to the registration cycle. Individuals interested in graduate work should see Judy Bowers, by the beginning of their junior year for advice on doing research for credit and applying to graduate schools. Students should see individual faculty members for advice about research interests and potential Directed Individual Study (DIS) opportunities.

The Health Professions Advising Office of the College of Medicine, offers additional preprofessional advising for students interested in careers in the health science professions-Dentistry, Medicine, Optometry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, and Veterinary Medicine.

Dr. Reeves is the Associate Chair of Undergraduate Studies and served as Director of the Program in Medical Sciences, the precursor to the FSU College of Medicine (1979-1992). His research areas include microbiology and nucleic-acid chemistry.

Dr. Carter holds music history degrees from UNC-Chapel Hill, NYU, and FSU and has taught and studied abroad. In addition to advising students, she handles applications for undergraduate scholarships in the Biological Science department and coordinates the Biology Tutors Program.

Delmar Little is originally from Charleston, South Carolina. He attended Florida A&M and recieved his undergraduate degree in biology. He is currently finishing his master's degree in public health with a concentration in epidemiology.

Keri McGee is originally from San Jose, California. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and just recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater earning a master's degree in Counseling.

Jeff Badger is originally from Chicago, Illinois. He attended Indiana University and received a bachelor's degree in Chemistry Education and a master's degree in Counseling. He is currently working on his Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision with an emphasis in college counseling/student affairs.