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University Governance

Research Committee

Purpose:  The Research Committee works with the Associate Vice Provost for Research to support faculty scholarship at the University. It makes recommendations to the Faculty Affairs Committee and sponsors programs to enhance scholarship.

Membership:

  • Kirsten Read, Associate Professor of Psychology, 2024-27(Chair)
  • Eric Tillman, Associate Provost for Research (ex officio)
  • On Shun Pak, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, 2024-27
  • Meilin Chinn, Associate Professor of Philosophy, 2025-28
  • Brody Sandel, Associate Professor of Biology, 2025-28
  • Bachana Lomsadze, Associate Professor of Physics, Spring 2026-28
  • Christina Zanfagna, Associate Professor of Music, Winter 2027-2029
  • Jacquelyn Hendricks, Teaching Professor for English, 2026-29
  • Xiaojing Dong, Associate Professor of Marketing, 2026-29
  • Katia Strelnikova, Program Manager for Research (administrative support, non-voting participant)