Julie Osburn (ak0804)

University information

Title: Director Research

Unit: Deans Office Education

Department: College of Education

Contact information

313-577-0909

julie.osburn@wayne.edu

College of Education

5425 Gullen Mall

Detroit, 48202

College of Education

Phone: 313-577-0909

Degrees and Certifications:

Degrees

Masters of Education, Educational Psychology, Wayne State University, College of Education
Bachelor of Arts, Cultural Anthoplogy (Major) and Human Resource Development (Minor), Oakland University, College of Arts and Sciences
Concentration in Women's Studies, Oakland University

Certifications

Practice of Research Administration and Management, Society of Research Administration International
Level Up, Research Administration Micro credential, Society of Research Administration International

Email: julie.osburn@wayne.edu, ak0804@wayne.edu

Responsibilities:

The Research Office provides support to faculty and staff on proposal preparation and submission as well as award management of grants and contracts. We serve as a liaison with the university's Sponsored Program Administration office in order to ensure proposals adhere to university and agency guidelines.

As the Director, I oversee the day-to-day operations of the Research Office and facilitate research development with faculty and staff in the College of Education. In addition, I currently serve on the WSU Deans/Directors of Research Committee and Chair the College of Education's Scholarship Committee.

Photo credit: Paul Hitzelberger, United Photo Works (2022)

Fax: 313-577-3606

Title: Director, Office of Research

Office Hours:

Office Hours: Faculty and staff are welcome to contact me directly to set up a time to meet and discuss research and/or funding needs. Students with questions regarding scholarships should email coescholarships@wayne.edu.

Office Location: 421 Education

Area of Expertise:

Research Development
Grant writing
Research Administration
Program Development
Corporate and Foundation fundraising

Awards:

Staff Innovation Award, WSU College of Education (2023)

Unsung Hero Award, WSU Volunteers, Administrators, & Coaches Training Program (2008)

Significant Contributions to Career Development, WSU Project REACH/T.I.P. (2002)

Community Engagement Activities:

Winning Futures Mentor (2016 - 2018)

Vice Chair, Oakland County Breastfeeding Coalition (2014 - 2019)

Leadership Team, Oakland County Breastfeeding Coalition (2020 - present)

YES Ferndale Campaign Committee (2019 - present)

Ferndale Public Schools 2020 Bond Committee (2019 - present)

Ferndale Public Schools Diversity Committee (2018 - 2022)

Presentations:

Invited Speaker, WE AIM Program (2023)

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