With the conclusion of the Spring 2025 semester, we’d like to recognize the staff and faculty who were identified by graduating seniors for making a positive difference in their lives during their time at the University of Iowa. From the Department of Biology, over 20 faculty/staff were recognized, including four who were recognized by five or more students. Faculty and staff were identified through the UI Senior Exit Survey, which all undergraduates are invited to complete when they apply to graduate. 

Below is the list of Biology faculty and staff who were identified.
Names in bold were mentioned by five or more students. For the full list of recognized UI faculty and staff, click here. Thank you to all faculty and staff for making a difference in the lives of our students! 

Josep Comeron
Angie Cordle 
Mike Dailey
Dan Eberl 
Amr El Zawily
Albert Erives
Jan Fassler
Andrew Forbes 
Anna Gaw
John Hass
Bin He
Mei-ling Joiner
Brenda Linley
Ana Llopart
Olga Miakotina
Krista Osadchuk
Bryan Phillips
Sarit Smolikove
Christopher Stipp
Dan Summers
Tina Tootle
J.T. Twarowski (Integrated Biology Graduate Student)
Brandon Waltz
Chun-Fang Wu