Michelle Roberts
Title: Technology Development Coordinator
Duties: Processing manuscripts, technology disclosures, and funding
proposals from The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) investigators as
their liaison to corporate partners.
Goal: To route information to the appropriate corporate partner(s)
in a timely and accurate manner. "While we do require some paperwork,
the Office of Technology Development is here to protect TSRI scientists'
long-term interests."
Favorite Part of the Job: "Interacting with different types of
people."
Started at TSRI: 1996
First position: Part-time administrative assistant in the Office
of Technology Development.
Promoted to Current Position: May 2001.
Education: B.A. in behavioral science, National University, May
2000. Currently taking classes towards a master's degree in human behavior.
Greatest Accomplishment: Completing her bachelor's degree, a
process that took 10 years due to work and family obligations.
Greatest (and Favorite!) Responsibility: Parenting her nine-year-old
daughter and three step-sons.
Extracurriculars: Volunteering with her daughter to visit the
elderly who do not have other visitors. "It has given my daughter a greater
appreciation for all that she has." Also, outdoor family activities such
as water skiing, relaxing at the beach, and camping.
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