Getting Oriented
Key Contacts
Hyung Kim, Professor and Department Head
Mellon Institute 510, x8-6489, kim@chem.cmu.edu
Responsible for the overall leadership and administration of the department. For appointments, contact Brenda Chambers x8-1062.
Rea Freeland, Associate Head and Graduate Program Committee Co-Chair; Associate Dean for Special Projects
Mellon Institute 440B, x8-7981, rf51@andrew.cmu.edu
Works with the department head on the overall administration of the department. Oversees graduate program, including advising first-year students about choice of advisor, attainment requirements, and courses. Serves as ombudsperson for graduate students to assist with difficult academic or personal situations where a confidential sounding board or referrals to additional resources can be helpful. For appointments, call X8-7981.
Linda Peteanu, Professor
Mellon Institute 825C, x8-1327, peteanu@andrew.cmu.edu
Course instructor for Graduate Seminar.
Valerie Bridge, Senior Graduate Program Coordinator
Mellon Institute 404, x8-3150, vb0g@andrew.cmu.edu
Assists in the administration of graduate studies, including registration, enrollment, program requirements, stipend, etc. Coordinates graduate student recruitment efforts.
Karen Stump, Director of Undergraduate Studies and Laboratories; Teaching Professor
Doherty Hall 2120, x8-2340, ks01@andrew
Advises undergraduate students and oversees the undergraduate teaching curriculum. Responsible for the operation of the undergraduate laboratories and oversees the laboratory staff. Works closely with graduate students as Teaching Assistants by making TA assignments, providing training and overall supervision.
Georgene Wittig, Program Assistant for Undergraduate Studies
Doherty Hall 2114, x8-2318, gwittig@andrew.cmu.edu
Assists in administration of the undergraduate program. Handles scheduling undergraduate classes and reserving rooms for review sessions or office hours in Doherty.
Seth Miller, Principal Programmer/System Administrator
Mellon Institute 411K, x8-8255, esmiller@cmu.edu
Administers the department's computers and works with computing liaisons within each research group. Maintains helpful documentation for some common tasks at http://support.chem.cmu.edu/.
Tim Sager, Business Manager
Mellon Institute 440, x8-3343, ts1c@andrew.cmu.edu
Oversees the business functions of the Department, including personnel, payroll, and research contracts.
Brenda Chambers, Administrative Associate
Mellon Institute 412, x8-1062, brendac@andrew.cmu.edu
Coordinates key departmental activities such as faculty searches and reviews, as well as department social events.
Patsey Haddock, Fiscal Secretary
Mellon Institute, Room 509B, x8-1064, pw17@andrew.cmu.edu
Responsible for purchase orders, petty cash, work orders for building repairs, and property management.
Sara Wainer, Office Assistant
Mellon Institute, Room 408, x8-3272, swainer@andrew.cmu.edu
Responsible for keys, photocopier, fax, photo directory, and some assistance with graduate program issues.