Here you will find resources, opportunities, funding, experiential education and how to be involved with the David S. Olton Program in Behavioral Biology. If you have something to share with Behavioral Biology please email Dr. Kisi Bohn. We have an amazing Undergraduate Behavioral Biology Steering Committee composed of students like you! Do you have questions or suggestions? You are welcome to email [email protected] or one of your peers on the steering committee. We hope to see or hear from you soon!
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Behavioral Biology Steering Committee (BBSC)
The Behavioral Biology Steering Committee (BBSC) consists of passionate students that contribute their input and voices to the behavioral biology program. Our committee meets every two weeks during the semester with Dr. Kirsten Bohn, Dr. Andrew Gallup, and Max Keller to discuss student concerns, curriculum, new possible courses, and more! The BBSC plans several social, academic, and career-focused events each semester for all BB students to attend.
Please feel free to contact anyone on the BBSC to voice any ideas, programs suggestions, questions, or concerns that you would like to be addressed!
From our steering committee:
- Dr. Kisi Bohn, Faculty Advisor
- Andrew Gallup, Faculty Advisor
- Max Keller, Program Coordinator
2025-2026 BBSC Representatives
Ava Payton
Co-Lead
Class of 2026 | Behavioral Biology Major, Psychology Minor
Activities: Mu Psi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Social Action Chair, Clinical ED Research Assistant, MNF Volunteer, PILOT Leader
Fav Campus Spot: Garland Patio
Fun fact: I have a red belt in karate!
Leah Keefe
Co-Lead
Class of 2026 | Behavioral Biology & Neuroscience Majors
Activities: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor, Outdoor Pursuits Marketing Director, Internal Events Chair for Alumni Student Ambassadors, Nu Rho Psi Alumni Relations Director, Research Assistant in Smith Lab at the School of Medicine, Hop-On Harm Reduction Volunteer, One Love Campus Ambassador, Kappa Alpha Theta Member
Fav Campus Spot: Gilman Reading Room or the Rec!
Fun fact: I love run and whitewater kayak!
Branden Ngo
Event Planner
Class of 2028 | Behavioral Biology Major and Economics Minor
Activities: School of Public Health Researcher, JHU Study Consultant, Alumni Student Ambassador, Hop-On Harm Volunteer
Fav Campus Spot: Keyser Quad
Fun fact: My favorite vegetable is ube.
Chisomnazu Ihemebiri
NRP Representative
Class of 2026 | Behavioral Biology & Psychology Majors
Activities: OCI Session Lead, PILOT Leader, FYM, Research Assistant w/ Canine Mind Collaborative, Violet Project Volunteer
Fav Campus Spot: Levering Lounge
Fun fact: I love to hangout with friends, sing, and dance in my free time.
Greta Persian
Event Planner
Class of 2027 | Behavioral Biology and Earth & Planetary Science Majors, Physics Minor
Activities: Advocates for Reproductive and Sexual Health Club Event Planner, Maryland Science Olympiad Club VP, Lab Leader w/ Canine Minds Collaborative Lab, CIIP Intern, Cooke Lab Research Assistant, Tennis Club, BIT, SARU Peer Navigator
Fav Campus Spot: Quad in front of Gilman when it’s sunny!
Fun fact: I LOVE to fish and SCUBA dive! I plan to pursue a career in oceanography!
Jennifer He
Social Media/Graphic Designer
Class of 2027| Behavioral Biology & Computer Science Majors
Activities: PAWS Treasurer, Gateway JAVA CA
Fav Campus Spot: Maryland Hall, second-floor sofa
Fun fact: I do taxidermy!
Maxwell Rho
Event Planner
Class of 2026 | Behavioral Biology Major & Writing Seminars Minor
Activities: Bat Lab Undergrad Researcher, Maryland SPCA Volunteer, Nu Rho Si member, Barnstormers member, Homewood Chamber Seminar member
Fav Campus Spot: Shriver Hall
Fun fact: I can play both the viola and piano!
Will Stevenson
Internal Communications
Class of 2027 | Behavioral Biology Major & Environmental Studies Minor
Activities: JHU Men’s Basketball, EMT Volunteer for Woodlawn Volunteer Fire Company, and working part-time EMT
Fav Campus Spot: The Gilman Reading Room
Fun fact: I like doing hot yoga!