Associate Vice President for Research Development
- Associate Vice President for Research Development
- 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 Development
Sarah Atkinson
- Research Development Associate
- sjbird@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1608
- Lakeshore Center 320F2, Satellite Office - Noblet Building 127
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
- Director of Research Development and Communication
- jnbrassa@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3104
- Lakeshore Center 320F1
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.
Peter A. Larsen
- Assistant Vice President for Research Development
- palarsen@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2906
- Lakeshore Center 302
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
- Director of Research Development and Corporate Research
- jmanches@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1391
- Lakeshore Center 320F3, Satellite Office - Academic Office Building G024
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
- 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