Vice President for Research Office
- Vice President for Research
- 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
- Director, H-STEM Building Operations
- kmmeinga@mtu.edu
- H-STEM 244
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
Jay Meldrum
- Executive Director of the Michigan Tech Traverse City Research Center
- jmeldrum@mtu.edu
- 906-281-1069
- Traverse Connect Building
Specialties
Point of contact and official liaison to the Grand Traverse area to help expand the developing regional relationship.
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
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)
Mike Reay
- Manager, Human Research Protection Program
- mjreay@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1799
- Lakeshore Center 332
Specialties
- IRB Administration
- Reviews IRB protocol submissions
- Advises Assistant Vice President for Research Integrity on human subjects research federal regulations, policies and procedures.
Jari Sague
- Research Integrity and Development Department Coordinator
- jwsague@mtu.edu
- Lakeshore Center
Kaitlyn Studinger
- Director of Animal Laboratory Operations
- kmstudin@mtu.edu
- Lakeshore Center 320D2
Dorinda Williams
- Interim IRB Administrator
- irb@mtu.edu
- 401-523-9022
- dorinda@peercg.com
Specialties
- Assists Manager of HRPP with IRB Administration
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Reviews IRB protocol submissions
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, Sponsored Programs
- kmkallio@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2226
- Lakeshore Center 202D
Specialties
- Administration of sponsored research agreements, including negotiation practices, proposal and award processes, contract language, and post-award financial activities.
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
- Accountant
- cmgruver@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2244
- Remote
Specialties
- Sponsored Project Set-up
- Post Award Management and Closeout
- Expenditure Review
- Financial Reporting
Nicole Cretney
- Associate Accountant
- ncretney@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2244
- Lakeshore Center 320E3
Specialties
- Sponsored project invoicing
- Receivable collection
Tammie Fraki
- Associate Accountant
- tmfraki@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2244
- Lakeshore Center 320E5
Specialties
- Sponsored Project Set-up
- Post Award Management and Closeout
- Expenditure Review
- Financial Reporting
Hayley Karinen
- Associate Accountant
- hckarine@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2244
- Remote
Specialties
- Sponsored Project Set-up
- Post Award Management and Closeout
- Expenditure Review
- Financial Reporting
Kelly Kunishige
- Associate Accountant
- knkunish@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2244
- Lakeshore Center 320E6
Specialties
- Sponsored Project Set-up
- Post Award Management and Closeout
- Expenditure Review
- Financial Reporting
Sponsored Programs
Marilyn Haapapuro
- Assistant Vice President, Sponsored Programs
- mkhaapap@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2226
- Lakeshore Center 202F
Specialties
- Administration of sponsored research agreements, including negotiation practices, proposal and award processes, and contract language.
Kelly Kallio
- Assistant Vice President, Sponsored Programs
- kmkallio@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2226
- Lakeshore Center 202D
Specialties
- Administration of sponsored research agreements, including negotiation practices, proposal and award processes, contract language, and post-award financial activities.
Jennifer Bukovich
- Manager, Grants & Contracts
- jlbukovi@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2226
- Lakeshore Center 202B
Specialties
- Administration of sponsored research agreements, including negotiation practices, award processes, and contract language
- Review, interpret, and negotiate agreement terms and conditions for sponsored agreements
- Post-award support (eg. time extensions, changes in principal investigator, budget modifications, changes in scope, etc., excluding accounting functions)
Hilary Anderson
- Senior Subaward Analyst
- hilarya@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2226
- Lakeshore Center 202A
Specialties
- Create, negotiate, and administer sub-awards
Randy Laurn
- Grants & Contracts Analyst
- rmlaurn@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2226
- Lakeshore Center 329
Specialties
- Review, interpret, and negotiate agreement terms and conditions for sponsored agreements
- Post-award support (e.g. time extension, changes in principal investigator, budget modifications, changes in scope, etc., excluding accounting functions)
Karen Foltz
- Senior Administrative Aide
- ksfoltz@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2226
- Lakeshore Center 320D5
Erica Goff
- Director, Sponsored Programs
- egoff@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2226
- Lakeshore Center, 202J
Specialties
- Administration of sponsored programs proposal processes
- Develop, review, and approve budgets and proposals prior to submission
Kelsey Kocher
- Pre-Award Analyst
- kekocher@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2226
- Lakeshore Center 202I
Specialties
- Develop, review, and approve budgets and proposals prior to submission
- Assist Student Design program leaders with proposal development
Stephanie LeMay
- Pre-Award Associate
- sllemay@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2226
- Lakeshore Center 320D6
Specialties
- Develop, review, and approve budgets and proposals prior to submission
Ryan Neely
- Grants & Contracts Associate
- rmneely@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2226
- Lakeshore Center 320D4
Specialties
- Review, interpret, and negotiate agreement terms and conditions for sponsored agreements
- Post-award support (eg. time extensions, changes in principal investigator, budget modifications, changes in scope, etc., excluding accounting functions)
Sherri Peters
- Pre-Award Analyst
- sapeters@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2226
- Remote
Specialties
- Develop, review, and approve budgets and proposals prior to submission
Kathleen Terando
- Pre-Award Analyst
- kterando@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2226
- Lakeshore Center 202H
Specialties
- Develop, review, and approve budgets and proposals prior to submission
Joseph Watson
- Pre-Award Associate
- jrwatson@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2226
- Lakeshore Center 320D3
Specialties
- Develop, review, and approve budgets and proposals prior to submission
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