University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota
College of Biological Sciences
http://www.cbs.umn.edu/

Contacts

Itasca Biology Program

University of Minnesota
123 Snyder Hall
1475 Gortner Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108

Itasca Biological Station and Laboratories

University of Minnesota
28131 University Circle
Lake Itasca, MN 56470

David D. Biesboer, Ph.D.
Director
biesboer@umn.edu
Phone: (612) 625-1799
Contact Director Biesboer to discuss or initiate academic programs at the station.
Jon Ross, Ph.D.
Associate Director and Resident Biologist
rossx008@umn.edu
Phone: (218) 266-3345
Contact Dr. Ross for inquiries about doing research at the Itasca station, or to schedule/set-up classrooms or equipment.
Erin Fider
Program Coordinator
fider002@umn.edu
Phone: (612) 624-6743
Summer: (218) 266-3302
Contact Erin for initial inquiries about the station and/or to reserve cabin space, confirm reservations, determine fees, discuss charges/payment of bills, or with questions about field biology courses.
Dawn Wannebo
Head Cook
wanne007@umn.edu
Phone: (218) 266-3462
Contact Dawn to coordinate meals/menus/dining facilities and to discuss any dietary restrictions or special requests.
Charlie Schmidgall
Resident Manager
schmi260@umn.edu
Phone: (218) 266-3691
Contact Charlie for concerns about maintenance and facilities.