Research Staff

Specialties

• Vice President for Research Department Operations
• Michigan Tech Entrepreneurial Support Corporation Secretary
• Superior Innovations Secretary
• Research Advisory Council Secretary

Specialties

• Manage the University's limited submission program
• Manage the University's foreign visitor approval process
• Establish, manage, and market a public investment program for research initiatives, Superior Ideas
• Manage the University's space management system, ASPIRE
• Manage the Bhakta Rath, C2E2, and Michigan Tech Research award programs
• Develop and maintain websites, social media sites, and other marketing tools

Specialties

Point of contact and official liaison to the Grand Traverse area to help expand the developing regional relationship

Areas of Expertise

• Climate change mitigation policy
• Arctic climate change impacts
• Energy conservation policy
• Renewable energy policy
• Indigeneity and climate policy

Specialties

• Manager of the Laboratory Inspection Program and Administrator of the IACUC and IBC programs
• Assists in administrative reviews of research protocols and assists research faculty with navigating and using Cayuse
• Curator of professional development opportunities for research faculty and staff
• When not in the office, Jari enjoys sports like golf, basketball, curling, and disc golf

Specialties

• Manages human and animal subject research compliance areas including IRB and IACUC committees
• Oversees and provides expert advice and leadership in areas related to research integrity and regulatory compliance issues for the University
• Develops and conducts training for researchers in compliance areas
• Leads research facilities and campus equipment search tool - Equipment Finder
• Supports Laboratory Operations team efforts

Specialties

• Manages Human Research Protection Program
• IRB Administration
• Reviews IRB protocol reviews
• Policy and procedure development
• Advises Assistant Vice President for Research Integrity on human subjects research federal regulations, policies and procedures
• Laboratory Safety Inspector

Specialties

• Manages all Laboratory Animal Care and Use Facilities and Programs
• Directs the Animal Care Facility (ACF) Shared Facility
• Advises Assistant Vice President of Research Integrity on animal care and use program policies and procedures
• Research animal care specialist
• Laboratory Safety Inspector

Specialties

• Enhancement of the research environment for external proposal success through networking/collaboration/information sharing events and related campus-wide efforts
• Pre-submission assistance for proposals (federal, state, foundation, and others), in particular large and strategic university initiatives
• Assist investigators with internal research processes (e.g., cost sharing, budget strategy, research administration)
• Proposal development assistance: writing, editing, and assistance with submission logistics
• Development of non-technical proposal sections (e.g., broader impacts, education, management, and outreach plans
• When not in the office, can usually be found camping in the Keweenaw

Specialties

• Engage with faculty and campus stakeholders to identify new opportunities and assist with proposal development:  writing, editing, and assistance with submission logistics
• Develop and implement strategies for engaging companies and organizations to support sponsored research
• Assist investigators with internal research processes (e.g., cost sharing, budget strategy, research administration)

Specialties

• Pre-submission assistance for proposals (federal, state, foundation, and others)
• Assist investigators with internal research processes (e.g., cost sharing, budget strategy, research administration)
• Proposal development assistance: writing, editing, and assistance with submission logistics
• When not at work, Sarah enjoys riding bikes, camping, being outdoors, and spending time with her family

Specialties

• Part of Jess' time is dedicated to supporting research development and research communication in the Great Lakes Research Center (GLRC)
• Working with the Research Development Network across campus
• Pre-submission assistance for proposals (federal, state, foundation, and others)
• Supporting and innovating Research Communication efforts
• Research visualization (e.g. proposal graphics, data visualization, figure, and graph formatting)
• Assist investigators with funding strategy
• Large proposal development assistance: writing, editing, and assistance with submission logistics
• When not at work, Jessica enjoys spending time with her family, drawing, and being outdoors.

Specialties

• Intellectual property/patents
• Technology licensing
• Corporate research
• Spin-off/start-up business development

Specialties

• Review of policies and procedures including published guidelines for PIs and associated web content

Specialties

• Reviews, negotiates, and processes Non-Disclosure Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements
• Manages the University Trademark Program entailing the processing of license agreements with vendors to use university logos
• Administering legal matters (patents)
• Processes and manages license agreements with the university
• Information system management

Specialties

• Assist VPR staff with human resource processes
• Develop and oversee internal business and data processes by continually reviewing and improving them
• Communicate proposal and award data to campus community
• Assist the department with special projects

Specialties

• Campus outreach activities, including creating and presenting educational/training materials for VPR staff
• Analyze data to design, create, and communicate information to internal and external customers
• Support VPR reporting needs
• Provide user support
• Assist the VPR units with special projects

Specialties

• Administration of sponsored research agreements, including negotiation practices, proposal and award processes, contract language, and post-award financial activities

Specialties

• Sponsored Project Set-up
• Post Award Management and Closeout
• Expenditure Review
• Financial Reporting

Specialties

• Sponsored project invoicing
• Receivable collection

Specialties

• Sponsored Project Set-up
• Post Award Management and Closeout
• Expenditure Review
• Financial Reporting

Specialties

• Sponsored Project Set-up
• Post Award Management and Closeout
• Expenditure Review
• Financial Reporting

Specialties

• Sponsored Project Set-up
• Post Award Management and Closeout
• Expenditure Review
• Financial Reporting

Specialties

• Sponsored Project Set-up
• Post Award Management and Closeout
• Expenditure Review
• Financial Reporting

Specialties

• Administration of sponsored research agreements, including negotiation practices, proposal and award processes, contract language, and post-award financial activities

Specialties

• Administration of sponsored research agreements, including negotiation practices, proposal and award processes, contract language, and post-award financial activities

Specialties

• Administration of sponsored research agreements, including negotiation practices, award processes, and contract language
• Review, interpret, and negotiate agreement terms and conditions for sponsored agreements
• Post-award support (eg. time extensions, changes in principal investigator, budget modifications, changes in scope, etc., excluding accounting functions)

Specialties

• Develop, review, and approve budgets and proposals prior to submission
• Assist Student Design program leaders with proposal development

Specialties

• Create, negotiate, and administer sub-awards

Specialties

• Review, interpret, and negotiate agreement terms and conditions for sponsored agreements
• Post-award support (e.g. time extension, changes in principal investigator, budget modifications, changes in scope, etc., excluding accounting functions)

Specialties

• Develop, review, and approve budgets and proposals prior to submission

Specialties

• Review, interpret, and negotiate agreement terms and conditions for sponsored agreements
• Post-award support (e.g. time extension, changes in principal investigator, budget modifications, changes in scope, etc., excluding accounting functions)

Specialties

• Develop, review, and approve budgets and proposals prior to submission

Specialties

• Develop, review, and approve budgets and proposals prior to submission

Specialties

• Develop, review, and approve budgets and proposals prior to submission