The mission of the Office of the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Affairs is to establish and maintain the infrastructure to help IST faculty and students identify, pursue, win, and manage research grants. Assistance is provided to train faculty and students in proposal development and project management. Roles and activities include:
- management of IST research programs
- interfacing with Penn State's Office of Sponsored Programs
- supporting the identification, pursuit, and submission of research grants and contracts
- ensuring compliance with Penn State and sponsor requirements and regulations, such as contractual requirements, intellectual property, and ITARS
- assisting the acquisition and management of research facilities, tools, and equipment
- developing training materials and tools for research acquisition and administration
- providing faculty guidance and support
- developing and managing the college’s research laboratories, facilities, and centers
The Office of the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Affairs also assists faculty members in obtaining research funding to support graduate students, summer salaries, research facilities, and funding for travel to research conferences. Funding for IST research spans a broad range of public and private sponsors including the U.S. government, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, companies, and granting agencies.
Our Team
Academic Program Supervisor, Graduate Programs
413G Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub
(814) 863-9461
Associate Teaching Professor and Director of Master's Programs
E314 Westgate Building
(814) 867-5862
Teaching Professor and Assistant Director of Master's Programs
E322 Westgate Building
(814) 865-3680
Professor and Director of Doctoral Programs
413E Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub
(814) 865-0687
Professor and Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Affairs
411F Eric J. Baron Innovation Hub
(814) 863-0640
Administrative Support Assistant
411 Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub
(814) 865-8747
Office of Research and Graduate Affairs
411 Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub
State College, PA 16801
researchadmin@ist.psu.edu
(814) 863-6801