Research Staff

Specialties

• Vice President for Research Department Operations
• Michigan Tech Entrepreneurial Support Corporation Secretary
• Superior Innovations Secretary
• Research Advisory Council Secretary
• Faculty Start-up
• Lakeshore Center Liaison
• Advanced Technology Development Complex Liaison

Specialties

• Establish, manage, and market a public investment program for research initiatives
• Manage the University's space management system, ASPIRE
• Provide assistance to conceptualize plans and tactics for establishing and enhancing relations with sources of long-term support
• Develop and maintain websites, social media sites, and other marketing tools
• Oversee the coordination of VPR campus education

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

• Point of contact for all new online students from inquiry to start of classes, facilitating the transition to the academic advisor
• Assist online students with financial aid planning, payment arrangements, and scholarship opportunities 
• Identifying, establishing, and maintaining effective student relationships
• Develop and maintain partnerships with referral groups and organizations

Specialties

• Research, write, edit, plan, and manage various communication and marketing deliverables
• Brainstorm and implement strategies for developing and promoting Global Campus
• Collaborate with both internal and external teams in forwarding Global Campus projects
• Maintain and update the Global Campus website and social media
• Help envision and develop various types of online programming
• Promote the Global Campus identity and mission
• Enhance relationships with present and future Global Campus partners

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

• 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

• 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

• Assists researchers in safely, ethically and legally managing chemicals from “cradle” (purchasing) to “grave” (disposal); assists researchers in the establishing procedures for the safe storage and use of chemicals

• Is a member of Research Integrity’s Laboratory Operations team and works closely with Environmental Health and Safety and Facilities Management to establish procedures for safely working in research and teaching laboratories, shops, and studios

• Provides a leadership role in the University's Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) 

Specialties

• IRB Administration
• Reviews IRB protocol submissions
• Advises Assistant Vice President for Research Integrity on human subjects research federal regulations, policies and procedures.

Specialties

• Assists Manager of HRPP with IRB Administration
• Reviews IRB protocol submissions 
   

Specialties

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

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 industrial sponsored research agreements, including negotiation practices, proposal and award processes, and contract language.
• Develop, review and approve budgets and proposals prior to submission to industrial sponsors, including those with federal pass-through funds.
• Review, interpret and negotiate agreement terms and conditions with industrial sponsors.
• Review, interpret and determine applicability of Federal Acquisition Regulations in federal pass-through awards.
• Provide post award support (eg. time extensions, changes in principal investigator, budget modifications, changes in project scope).

Specialties

• Develop, review, and approve budgets and proposals prior to submission
• Review, interpret, and negotiate agreement terms and conditions for government agreements
• Create, negotiate, and administer sub-awards
• 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
• Review, interpret and negotiate agreement terms and conditions for government agreements and contracts
• Create, negotiate, and administer sub-awards
• 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
• Review, interpret and negotiate agreement terms and conditions for government agreements and contracts
• Create, negotiate, and administer sub-awards
• 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 to industry sponsors, foundations and foreign entities
• Review and negotiate agreement terms and conditions with industry sponsors
• Provide post award support (e.g. time extensions, changes in principal investigator, budget modifications, changes in project scope)
• Assist Student Design program leaders with proposal development and awards.  Negotiate contract terms and conditions and provide post-award support to principal investigators

Specialties

• Develop, review, and approve budgets and proposals prior to submission
• Review, interpret and negotiate agreement terms and conditions for government agreements and contracts
• Create, negotiate, and administer sub-awards
• 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
• Review, interpret and negotiate agreement terms and conditions for government agreements and contracts
• Create, negotiate, and administer sub-awards
• 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 to industry sponsors, foundations and foreign entities
• Review and negotiate agreement terms and conditions with industry sponsors
• Provide post award support (e.g. time extensions, changes in principal investigator, budget modifications, changes in project scope)
• Develop and review Service Orders

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