Research

Associate Vice President for Research Development Directory

Associate Vice President for Research Development

Kathy Halvorsen

Kathy Halvorsen

  • Associate Vice President for Research Development
  • University Professor of Natural Resource Policy
  • Joint Appointment in Social Sciences and CFRES

Areas of Expertise

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

Jari Sague

  • Director of Research Support

Specialties

  • Supports the Research Integrity and Research Development departments with various tasks, including event planning, RCR compliance, and financial reporting
  • When not in the office, Jari enjoys sports like golf, basketball, curling, and disc golf

Research Development

Sarah Atkinson

Sarah Atkinson

  • Research Development Associate

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
Jessica Brassard

Jessica Brassard

  • Director of Research Development and Communication
Peter Larsen

Peter A. Larsen

  • Assistant Vice President for Research Development

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
Jacob Manchester

Jacob Manchester

  • Director of Research Development and Corporate Research

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)

Research Integrity

Brent Burns

Brent Burns

  • Assistant Vice President for Research Integrity

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

Mike Reay

  • Director of Research Integrity

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

Kaitlyn Studinger

  • Director of Research Integrity

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

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Kathy Halvorsen

Kathy Halvorsen

  • Associate Vice President for Research Development
  • University Professor of Natural Resource Policy
  • Joint Appointment in Social Sciences and CFRES

Areas of Expertise

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

Jari Sague

  • Director of Research Support

Specialties

  • Supports the Research Integrity and Research Development departments with various tasks, including event planning, RCR compliance, and financial reporting
  • When not in the office, Jari enjoys sports like golf, basketball, curling, and disc golf