Vice President for Research Office
- Vice President for Research and Interim CFO
- ddreed@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3043
- Lakeshore Center 301
- Vice President for Global Campus and Continuing Education
- dlawrenc@mtu.edu
- 616-485-0289
- Remote and Lakeshore Center 324

Cathy Jenich
- Assistant to the Vice President for Research
- cmjenich@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3043
- Lakeshore Center 333
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

Natasha Chopp
- Director of Research Operations and Faculty Liaison
- nichopp@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1115
- Lakeshore Center 339
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

Gina LeMay
- Director of Sponsored Operations and Information Systems
- gllemay@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3170
- Lakeshore Center 335
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

Richelle Schwaller
- Manager of Business Systems, Sponsored Operations Office
- richelle@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3170
- Lakeshore Center 337
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

Karl Meingast
- Laboratory Manager
- kmmeinga@mtu.edu
- Dow 616

Amanda Irwin
- Graduate Admissions Manager - Global Campus
- amandai@mtu.edu
- Remote
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

Shelly Galliah
- Marketing and Content Manager - Global Campus
- sagallia@mtu.edu
- Remote
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
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
Research Development

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)

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
Research Integrity

Brent Burns
- Assistant Vice President for Research Facilities and Federal Relations
- 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

David Dixon
- Director of Biological Laboratory Operations
- dcdixon@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2131
- Lakeshore Center 214A

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- Manager, Human Research Protection Program
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Jeffrey Lewin
- Director of Chemical Laboratory Operations
- jclewin@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3153
- Lakeshore Center 205
Specialties
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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
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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
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Provides a leadership role in the University's Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)

Kaitlyn Studinger
- Director of Animal Laboratory Operations
- kmstudin@mtu.edu
- Dow 617

Dorinda Williams
- Interim IRB Administrator
- irb@mtu.edu
- 401-523-9022
- dorinda@peercg.com
Specialties
- IRB Administration
- Reviews IRB protocol submissions
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Advises Assistant Vice President for Research Integrity on human subjects research federal regulations, policies, and procedures.
Chemical Stores

Joel Smith
- Chem Stores Manager
- joels@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2049
- Chem Sci B018-E

Jesse Garrow
- Stores Clerk
- jegarrow@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2049
- Chem Sci B018-E

John LeMay
- Stores Clerk
- jdlemay@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3546
- Chem Sci B018-E
Associate Vice President for Research Administration

Jim Baker
- Associate Vice President for Research Administration
- jrbaker@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2228
- Lakeshore Center 303
Specialties
- Intellectual property/patents
- Technology licensing
- Corporate research
- Spin-off/start-up business development
Sponsored Programs Accounting

Kelly Kallio
- Assistant Vice President for Government Sponsored Programs
- kmkallio@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2226
- Lakeshore Center 202D

Michelle Meneguzzo
- Manager, Sponsored Programs Accounting
- mmmenegu@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2244
- Lakeshore Center 202E
Specialties
- Sponsored Project Set-up
- Post Award Management and Closeout
- Expenditure Review
- Financial Reporting

Christine Klein
- Sponsored Programs Accountant
- cmgruver@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2244
- Remote
Specialties
- Sponsored Project Set-up
- Post Award Management and Closeout
- Expenditure Review
- Financial Reporting

Tammie Fraki
- Assistant Sponsored Programs Accountant
- tmfraki@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2244
- Lakeshore Center 320E3
Specialties
- Sponsored Project Set-up
- Post Award Management and Closeout
- Expenditure Review
- Financial Reporting

Ricky Greub
- Assistant Sponsored Programs Accountant
- rjgreub@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2244
- Lakeshore Center 320E5
Specialties
- Sponsored Project Set-up
- Post Award Management and Closeout
- Expenditure Review
- Financial Reporting

Hayley Karinen
- Sponsored Programs Coordinator
- hckarine@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2244
- Remote

Kelly Kunishige
- Assistant Sponsored Programs Accountant
- knkunish@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2244
- Lakeshore Center 320E6
Specialties
- Sponsored Project Set-up
- Post Award Management and Closeout
- Expenditure Review
- Financial Reporting

Ashley Lehto
- Administrative Assistant
- aalehto@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2244
- Lakeshore Center 320E4
Sponsored Programs

Marilyn Haapapuro
- Assistant Vice President for Industry Sponsored Programs
- mkhaapap@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2228
- Lakeshore Center 202F
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).

Kelly Kallio
- Assistant Vice President for Government Sponsored Programs
- kmkallio@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2226
- Lakeshore Center 202D

Jennifer Bukovich
- Manager, Sponsored Programs
- jlbukovi@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2226
- Lakeshore Center 202B
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)

Hilary Anderson
- Sponsored Programs Analyst
- hilarya@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2226
- Lakeshore Center 202A
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)

Randy Laurn
- Sponsored Programs Analyst
- rmlaurn@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2226
- Lakeshore Center 329
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)

Karen Foltz
- Office Assistant
- ksfoltz@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2226
- Lakeshore Center 320D2

Kelsey Kocher
- Sponsored Programs Analyst
- kekocher@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2228
- Lakeshore Center 202I
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

Stephanie LeMay
- Assistant Sponsored Programs Analyst
- slvervil@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2226
- Lakeshore Center 320D6
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)

Ryan Neely
- Assistant Sponsored Programs Analyst
- rmneely@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2226
- Lakeshore Center 320D4

Sherri Peters
- Sponsored Programs Analyst
- sapeters@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2226
- Remote
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)

Kathleen Terando
- Sponsored Programs Analyst
- kterando@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2228
- Lakeshore Center 202H
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

Joseph Watson
- Assistant Grants Analyst
- jrwatson@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2226
- Lakeshore Center 320D3
Innovation and Commercialization

Robin Kolehmainen
- Manager of Agreements and Operations, Innovation & Commercialization
- rakolehm@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2228
- Lakeshore Center 202G
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

Mike Morley
- Director, Technology Commercialization
- mcmorley@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2228
- Lakeshore Center 202C
Links of Interest
Specialties
- Invention disclosure and portfolio management
- Commercial and intellectual property assessment for new technologies
- Technology marketing, commercialization planning, and licensing

Nate Yenor
- Director of Technology Business Incubation
- nryenor@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2228
- Remote