Katherine.Clark@rit.edu 585-475-7984 2475 University Svcs Ctr

Katherine Clark, associate director for grants and contracts management, is responsible for supporting principal investigators in the administration of their sponsored projects. She negotiates grants and contracts on behalf of RIT. Kate is also responsible for keeping abreast of any new or proposed changes in sponsor regulations. She manages data on funded projects in RIT's Coeus system. Kate provides support to all units of RIT that have sponsored projects.

Kate also acts as a liaison between sponsors and principal investigators. She provides assistance in interpreting agreement terms and conditions, meeting report deadlines, and negotiating agreements. She also assists principal investigators with compliance with the RIT Research Oversight Policy.

Charles.Bush@rit.edu 585-475-5542 2140 Eastman

Charles Bush joined Sponsored Research Services in December 2011. He was previously a prospect researcher for RIT's Office of Development, and prior to that was an academic librarian at Drake Library at the College at Brockport.

Charles holds a BA in Film and Media Studies from the University of Rochester and an MS in Library and Information Science from the iSchool at Syracuse University.

Kelly.Caton@rit.edu 585-475-7983 2400 University Svcs Ctr

Kelly Caton joined SRS in April 2007. Kelly supports and assists the Sponsored Research Services staff in all aspects. Her responsibilities include coordinating Project Initiation Meetings, entering and updating proposal, award, and agreement information in the SRS database, and planning and coordinating SRS events including the PI Boot Camp, PI Institutes and annual PI Reception. Kelly manages department resources and scheduling and provides general support to SRS. She brings 15 years of administrative experience to RIT.

Denis.Charlesworth@rit.edu 585-475-6484 2400 University Svcs Ctr

Denis Charlesworth has been a Contracting and Research Compliance Specialist for Sponsored Research Services since the Fall of 2009. He negotiates research contracts and grants on behalf of RIT. Denis also assists investigators and Sr Research Administrator for Proposal Developments with pre-award contracting and research compliance planning issues, as well as working with investigators and other offices at RIT on post-award, non-financial, research compliance matters, with an emphasis on federal awards.

Denis has a Bachelors degree in Government and History from Cornell University and a Juris Doctor degree from The George Washington University Law School. He is a member of the New York State Bar and a member of the National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA).

Maria.Cortes@rit.edu 585-475-7776 2400 University Svcs Ctr

María C. Cortés has been a Senior Research Administrator for Sponsored Research Services since March of 2006.  Before joining SRS, María was the Grants Coordinator at Nazareth College.  Previous to that experience, Maria was Director of Programs for the Puerto Rican Youth Development and Resource Center, a local community based organization focused on providing services to Latino youth.

Maria has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Economics from SUNY Brockport and is currently working on her Master’s in Business Administration at the RIT Saunders College of Business.

Shane.Crounse@rit.edu 585-475-5347 2400 University Svcs Ctr

Shane Crounse has been with Sponsored Research Services since 1999 as a student employee, co-op student, and as a grant and contract specialist with varying responsibilities. He currently negotiates research contracts and grants on behalf of RIT and assists PIs with the management of their awarded projects, including sponsor terms and conditions, and various compliance concerns.

Shane is an alum of RIT, with a BS in Information Technology and a MS in Science, Technology, and Society/Public Policy.

Brian.Duddy@rit.edu 585-475-2262 2400 University Svcs Ctr

Brian Duddy joined Sponsored Research Services in December 2011. Before joining SRS, Brian was a Senior Program Manager for alternative fuels and defense systems modernization programs at CIMS for five years. Prior to joining RIT, he served 24 years on active duty with the U.S. Air Force in various assignments as a program manager for major defense systems, aircraft systems engineer, defense planner and professor of acquisition management. Brian has a Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Embry-Riddle and Master’s degrees in Systems Management from St Mary’s University (TX) and History from Wright State (OH).

Nancy.Forand@rit.edu 585-475-6853 2847 LBJ

Nancy Forand joined Sponsored Research Services in July, 2005. Nancy brings a varied set of experiences to her work. Most recently, she worked at the University of Rochester on educational research projects funded by the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Education. She also taught in the Department of Anthropology. She earned a Master’s degree in Anthropology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a PhD from the University at Albany, SUNY. She spent two years in a Mexican agricultural village investigating the transformation and social reorganization of a Mayan community that had become a hotbed of evangelical activity. Prior to her career in social science, Nancy was a project manager for Applications Development in the Office of Information Technology at Harvard University.

Nancy thrives on diversity. “The best part of working in Sponsored Research Services,” she says, “is the chance to work with teachers and scholars from different intellectual traditions who are engaged in wide-ranging activities.”

David.Harrison@rit.edu 585-475-2977 2119 Golisano

David Harrison joined Sponsored Research Services (SRS) as a Research Administrator in June 2009. David has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Film & Media Studies and Certificate in Management Studies from the University of Rochester, and a Master of Science in Library and Information Science degree from Syracuse University’s iSchool, where he specialized in Digital Libraries. He has extensive experience assisting companies with Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) awards. Before joining SRS, David worked as a Research Analyst for a small professional services firm that specialized in helping these advanced technology companies to commercialize their innovations.

Scott.Miller@rit.edu 585-475-4287 3621 MicroE

Scott Miller joined Sponsored Research Services in February 2008. Scott has a Bachelor’s degree in Professional and Technical Communication from RIT and a Master’s degree in Management from Roberts Wesleyan College.

Jason.Polito@rit.edu 585-475-2499 2400 University Svcs Ctr

Jason Polito joined SRS as a Proposal Development Administrator in January 2005. He works with researchers to administer the negotiation and execution of contracts with corporate entities.

Jason has a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature and a Master’s degree in Secondary Education. Before joining SRS, he spent five years working in RIT’s ITS department as the Executive Support Administrator. Prior to joining RIT, Jason worked for the Gates-Chili School District and with the local company Xerographic Solutions, Inc.

Nicholas.Rogers@rit.edu 585-475-7986 2284 Gosnell

Nick Rogers joined SRS as a Senior Research Administrator in October 2006. Nick is an active member of the RIT community currently serving on RIT Staff Council, as a member of the RIT Leadership Institute Faculty Team and as a Professional Mentor for the RIT Global Leadership program. Nick has also been involved as a Coach in the RIT Partnerships in Pluralism program, a member of the University Policy Review and Development Task Force: Staff Policies committee, and as a participant of the inaugural RIT Emerging Leaders program. Nick was nominated for an RIT Staff Council award in 2010

Nick is a graduate of the RIT Saunders College of Business MBA program where he served as President of the Graduate Management Association, a Graduate Assistant, an MBA Ambassador, and on the Saunders College Executive Board. Nick also holds a BA in Communication from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI. Nick's previous employers include Geva Theatre Center and ChoiceOne Communications, among others.