Associate Vice President for Research, Integrity and Facilites
- Associate Vice President for Research, Integrity and Facilities
- University Professor of Natural Resource Policy
- Joint Appointment in Social Sciences and CFRES
- kehalvor@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3098
- Lakeshore Center 304
Areas of Expertise
- Climate change mitigation policy
- Arctic climate change impacts
- Energy conservation policy
- Renewable energy policy
- Indigeneity and climate policy
Jari Sague
- Director of Research Support
- jwsague@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1823
- Lakeshore Center 320C3
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
Research Integrity
Brent Burns
- Assistant Vice President for Research Integrity
- bburns@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3674
- Cell: 906-281-7746
- Lakeshore Center 214B
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
Mike Reay
- Director of Research Integrity
- mjreay@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1799
- Lakeshore Center 332
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
Kaitlyn Studinger
- Director of Research Integrity
- kmstudin@mtu.edu
- Lakeshore Center 320D2
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