The University of Michigan’s Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) will honor 12 university staff members for their significant impact on the institution’s research enterprise. Recognized for their expertise and dedication, these individuals represent nine diverse schools, colleges, and units. Each awardee will also receive a $1,000 personal honorarium. This recognition highlights the crucial role staff members play in advancing the university’s research mission.
Acknowledging the invaluable contributions of staff, Arthur Lupia, vice president for research and innovation, stated, “Our staff members are a driving force of everything we do as a research organization.” Since the inception of the Research Staff Recognition Awards in 2001, nearly 140 staff members have been recognized for their commitment to research activities and operations at the university. The honorees will be celebrated at the Research Awards Celebration on May 14 in the Michigan League.
Research Staff Leadership Recognition Award
David Howell, director of University of Michigan Operations for the American National Election Studies and director of Studies for the Comparative Study of Electoral Systems, Institute for Social Research
Research Study Coordinator/Manager Staff Recognition Award
Kristen Pickup, clinical research coordinator lead, Medical School
Research Associate/Assistant/Technician Recognition Award
Lily Johns, research associate, School of Public Health
Research Data Management & Analysis Staff Recognition Award
C. Ann Vitous, lead research specialist, School of Information
Julie Gilbert, database administrator senior, School of Public Health
Research Staff Support Recognition Award
Gabriel Harp, director of research and creative practice, Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning
Research Cores/Facilities Staff Recognition Award
Shawn Wright, lead engineer in research, College of Engineering
Research Administrator Recognition Award
Melissa Wallace, research administrator lead, Institute for Social Research
Outstanding New Research Administrator Recognition Award
Rebecca Wren, research administrator, Office of Research, UM-Dearborn
Excellence in Research Safety Staff Recognition Award
Lisa Steiner, animal safety coordinator, Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine
OVPR Exceptional Staff Recognition Award
Nicole Sitek, assistant director, Office of National Labs, OVPR
OVPR Research Leadership Recognition Award
Henry Dyson, director of faculty honorifics, OVPR
This year’s selection committee comprised Carly Bower, Tiffany Brutus, Neil Carver, Vess Clarke, John Corthell, Erin Czarniak, Peter Eldred, Janet Follo, Kim Gaedeke, Andy Satkowiak, and Alena Stocking, with staff support from Angela Snow.
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