Research Office (RO) and Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) Staff

Research Office (RO) Staff 

The Research Office oversees research on campus, in collaboration with the campus research centers.  This includes development of new ideas and proposals, government relations, conference and event planning, new research partnerships, marketing.

Angela LuekingAngela Lueking

Vice Chancellor of Research, Dean of the Graduate School
(406) 496-4106
ALueking@mtech.edu
Museum Building 210
Chief research officer: Develops partnerships and new initiatives; Oversees research centers. Ultimate accountability to federal agencies on grants and contracts; Works to ensure Montana Tech policy promotes a research culture.

Connect with Angela Lueking.

Kathy Stevens

Executive Assistant to the VCR
(406) 496-4102
kstevens@mtech.edu
Museum Building 211
Provides administrative support for the faculty Undergraduate Research Program committee and manages the database, manages research-related policies, and manages day-to-day Research Office Operations.

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Susie Anderson

Conference and Event Planning
(406) 496-4311
suanderson@mtech.edu

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ron-white.jpgRon White

Director for the Center for Advanced Materials Processing
(406) 496-4342
rwhite@mtech.edu
ELC Building, Room 219

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Robin BullockRobin Bullock

Director for the Center for Environmental Remediation & Assessment
(406) 496-4120
rbullock@mtech.edu
Science & Engineering (S&E) 317

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Jeff Braun

Interim Director, High Performance Computer Cluster
(406) 496-4206
jbraun@mtech.edu
MUS 103

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John Bognar

Director of Technology Transfer
(406) 496-4783
jbognar@mtech.edu
ELC 125
Coordinates and manages Montana Tech’s technology transfer, patenting, and licensing. He acts as a technical liaison between Tech inventors and approved patent lawyers, coordinating with inventors on actions needed for successful utility patent filing.

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Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) Staff

Joanne LeeAngela Lueking

Assistant Vice Chancellor of Research, Director of Sponsored Programs
(406) 496-4769
JLee@mtech.edu
Museum Building 213
Oversight of the OSP pre- and post-award staff; assists with budget development; administers the IDC rate; oversees the financial reporting’ establishes and oversees processes to ensure compliance with funder, federal, and accepted industry standards, provides support to administration, faculty, and staff in the MTU research community; and audit related tasks pertaining to sponsored projects.

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Sara LesterSara Lester

Assistant Director of Sponsored Programs
(406) 496-4176
SLester@mtech.edu
Museum Building 212
Oversees financial management of awards; implements sales and service agreements.
Primary interface to MBMG, assists MBMG in proposal submission.

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Tara CapraraTara Caprara

Accounting Analyst
(406) 496-4727
TCaprara1@mtech.edu
Museum Building 212
Award Financial Management, Patent Tracking

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Tim TuttyTim Tutty

Pre-Award Grant Manager
(406) 496-4340
TTutty@metch.edu
Museum Building 212
Proposal submission: analysis of requirements; preparation of checklist; final compliance check; submission. Regulatory compliance: Manages RCR training, Conflicts of Interest; Federal Export Control.

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Research Office & Office of Sponsored Programs
MUS 210, 212, 213
(406) 496-4106
ResearchOffice@mtech.edu
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