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The staff of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs assists in securing external funds for student success initiatives, high-impact learning practices, professional development and community engagement opportunities, and scholarly activities.

 

Dr. Richard Schoephoerster

DR. RICHARD SCHOEPHOERSTER, DEAN

GRADUATE COLLEGE AND RESEARCH

 479-968-0398
rschoephoerster@atu.edu

  • Ph.D., University of Iowa (Mechanical Engineering)
  • M.S., University of Iowa (Mechanical Engineering)
  • B.S., University of Iowa (Biomedical
    Engineering)

About 

Dr. Richard Schoephoerster joined the ATU Faculty in 2020. He    previously served as Professor and Dean of the College of Engineering at the American University of Sharjah for three years. Prior to that he served as Professor and Dean of the College of  Engineering at The University of Texas at El Paso for 8 years. He served at Florida International University from 1990-2007 and was the Founding Chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering  and the Wallace H. Coulter Eminent Scholars Chair.

Dr. Schoephoerster also serves as the Dean of the Graduate College at ATU.

 
 

 
 Greg Crouch

GREG CROUCH

DIRECTOR OF GRANTS AND SPONSORED PROGRAMS, PRE-AWARD

479-880-4329
gcrouch@atu.edu

  • M.S.B.A., Arkansas Tech University, 2016
  • B.A., Arkansas Tech University, 2006

Job Duties

  • Ensures all proposal components are finalized prior to submission
  • Submits grant proposals and applications
  • Assists faculty with budget development
  • Serves as liaison to other universities/institutions on collaborative proposals
  • Serves as staff member to IACUC and Export Controls

 
Sara Bailey 

SARA BAILEY

GRANT COORDINATOR

479-880-4327
sbailey19@atu.edu

  • M.F.A., Murray State University, 2010
  • B.A., University of Central Arkansas, 2005

Job Duties 

  • Reviews project narratives on grant proposals for completeness in adherence to the FOA
  • Serves as staff member to the IRB and the IBC
  • Provides support to the Undergraduate Research Center
  • Serves as primary contact for FRG

 
Sarah Burnett 

SARAH BURNETT

STEM PROJECT COORDINATOR

479-880-4323
sburnett6@atu.edu

  • MED, Univeristy of Central Arkansas
  • BSBA, Arkansas Tech University

Job Duties

  • Supports and coordinates STEM education research
  • Facilitates community and industry partnerships

 

 

 

 

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