Graduate Student Resources
Contents
Department of Chemistry
Physical Sciences Division
Administration
- Chair: Jiwoong Park (jwpark@uchicago.edu)
- Associate Chair: John Anderson (jsanderson@uchicago.edu)
Graduate Student Support
- Director of Graduate Program: Vera Dragisich (vdragisi@uchicago.edu)
- Student Services Administrator: Melinda Moore (mmoore@uchicago.edu)
Departmental Ombudspersons
- Faculty: Aaron Dinner (dinner@uchicago.edu), Sarah King (sbking@uchicago.edu), and Andrei Tokmakoff (tokmakoff@gmail.com)
- Students: Julia Driscoll, (jldriscoll@uchicago.edu), Nasim Mirzajani, (mirzajani@uchicago.edu), Miah Turke, (mturke@uchicago.edu)
Directors of Graduate Student Initiatives (DoGSI)
- Graduate student representatives elected annually by graduate students.
- 2021-2022: Patrick Kelly, Miah Turke, Josh Wagner, Adam Weiss
Department Operations
- Department Manager: Ben Anderson ()
- Commuications: Brian Foley (bfoley5@uchicago.edu)
- Searle/Jones/Kent Building Manager: Mike Reedy (mreedy@uchicago.edu)
- GCIS Building Manager: Bentley Wall
Dean of Students
- Can assist in all graduate student matters
- Bahareh Lampert 773-702-8790 (blampert1@uchicago.edu)
PSD Resources
University of Chicago
UChicago HELP emergency directory
- "Whom do I contact if...?"
- https://help.uchicago.edu/
Dean-On-Call
- If you are concerned about the physical or mental well-being of a student, please report your concern online here or call 773-834-HELP (4357) to reach a Dean-on-Call.
Office of the Student Ombudsperson
- A resource for all UChicago students to assist in the resolution of conflicts, concerns, and other problems.
Safety
Health and Wellness
- University Student Health Insurance Plan
- Student Health and Counseling Services
- Immunization Requirements
- Athletics Facilities
Financial Matters
UChicago GRAD
- Family Resources for Grad Students and Postdocs
- Sounding Board for Grad Students and Postdocs
- Housing Resources for Grad Students and Postdocs
Career Advising and Professional Development
Specialized Support
Policies
Department of Chemistry
- Department of Chemistry Graduate Program
- Departmental Guide for Teaching Assistants
- Departmental Parental Leave for Graduate Students
Physical Sciences Division
University of Chicago
The Student Manual is the official statement of University policies, regulations, and expected standards of conduct applicable to all students. Students are expected to be familiar with these policies.
Resources for Student Input
- Students with questions may contact Bryan Dickinson or Vera Dragisich in Chemistry, or Bahareh Lampert (Dean of Students in the Physical Sciences Division), or Amanda Young (Associate Director, Graduate Student Affairs) in UChicagoGRA.
Department of Chemistry
- You may schedule an individual student meeting with the Director of Academic Programs or Chair
- There are three annual town halls with the Chair open to all Chemistry students
- Chemistry Directors of Graduate Student Initiatives (DoGSI) meet quarterly with the Chair on your behalf.
- 2020-2021: Adam Antoszewski, Phil Gemmel, Sarah Willson, Matt Zajac
- 2022-2023:
Physical Sciences Division
- PSD Dean's Student Advisory Committee (DSAC): Ombudspersons serve as Chemistry DSAC Reps. DSAC gives students an advisory voice in PSD administration and an opportunity to comment on how institutional policies and plans affect student life.
- PSD Social Committee (PSD-SC): Appropriates the PSD share of the quarterly student life fee. Plans social, athletic, and cultural events for PSD students. All PSD students welcome to participate in planning and/or approving events at the quarterly meeting. PSD-SC Board is elected annually.
- You may schedule an individual student meeting with the PSD Dean of Students.
University of Chicago
- Graduate Council: GC is made up of a leadership team and 33 elected representatives from the university's 12 graduate schools and divisions.
- Student Advisory Committees, Boards, and Councils