Global Partnerships and Research Services Staff

The Global Partnerships and Research Services team engages WSU scholars and international partners to increase research and educational collaborations around the world. We provide leadership and technical expertise to create measurable and sustainable impacts on global challenges. GPRS builds partnerships on trust and mutual exchange of knowledge and expands opportunities for WSU to be recognized globally as an institution of transformative research and education.

Paul Whitney, PhD
Associate Vice President for International Programs

Washington State University | Office of International Programs
+1-509-335-2541 | pwhitney@wsu.edu | www.ip.wsu.edu

Paul joined International Programs in 2016 as Associate Vice President. His previous administrative experience includes service as Associate Dean for Research in the College of Liberal Arts, and then as Senior Associate Dean in the College of Arts & Sciences. As a senior college administrator Paul led the development of major interdisciplinary research initiatives, and managed multiple seed grant programs. In International Programs, Paul plays a lead role in building global research and educational partnerships. Throughout his time as a faculty member and administrator, Paul has remained active as a researcher in cognitive neuroscience, and he and his collaborators are funded by the Department of Defense, the National Science Foundation, and the National Institutes of Health.

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Erin-Kae Rice, CRA
Director, Global Partnerships and Research Services

Washington State University | Office of International Programs
+1-509-335-4352 | erin.rice@wsu.edu | www.ip.wsu.edu

Erin is a certified research administrator and has over 15 years of experience as a principal investigator and grants administrator. Erin directs daily operations of the GPRS team and oversees grant and contract administration for all international programs. Erin works closely with the Vice President and Associate Vice President for International Programs and WSU faculty and colleges to secure educational and cultural partnerships with universities, organizations, and government agencies around the world. Erin is a current WSU Fulbright Liaison serving as the main contact for incoming and outgoing Fulbright scholars and area administrative teams.

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Steven Overfelt
International Engagement Specialist

Washington State University | Office of International Programs
+1-509-335-1348 | soverfelt@wsu.edu | www.ip.wsu.edu

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