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Welcome to the BEST Region!

BEST (Biological, Environmental, Science & Technology) serves the Rausser College of Natural Resources, the Division of Biological Sciences in the College of Letters and Science, and related ORUs, museums, and field stations in the biological sciences. Our team provides services in the areas of Human Resources/Academic Personnel Support, Research Administration, and Purchasing & Reimbursements.

We encourage you to reach out and tell us how we can BEST support you!

Adam Berke
Adam Berke
Regional Director

Image of Arash Komeili, the RAD for the BEST Region
Professor Arash Komeili
Regional Associate Dean

People Cards/People Search

Use the Regional Portal to see quick details about your staff including essential worker, Daily Symptoms Screener and flu shot badges and more

Our staff continues to work remotely

Operations are up and running - we're here to help!

BEST News

October 5, 2021

Oct 05
High Five Nominees for September 2021

September 17, 2021

Sep 17
10/25/21 launch date announced for the new HR Service Hub

September 8, 2021

Sep 08
High Five Nominees for August 2021
News Archive

Research Administration Contracts and Grants

Human Resources and Academic Personnel Support

Purchasing and Reimbursements