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Expanding Ethics Education In Science & Engineering, Jane E. Fountain

Ethics in Science and Engineering National Clearinghouse

This presentation was part of the AAAS Annual Conference professional development workshop, National Science Foundation and Ethics Education in Science and Engineering, during the recent meeting in San Diego, California (18-22 February). Dr. Michael Gorman, Program Director, Science, Technology & Society, National Science Foundation, moderated the workshop presentations and the discussion that followed. In addition, he contributed a set of powerpoint slides outlining the role of NSF in its response to the America Competes Act, including a commitment to support an online resource in ethics education. Dr. Philip Langlais, Vice Provost for Graduate Studies & Research, Old Dominion University, presented …

Nsf Supported Case-Studies Done By Systems Engineering Graduate Students At Uva, Michael Gorman

Ethics in Science and Engineering National Clearinghouse

This presentation was part of the AAAS Annual Conference professional development workshop, National Science Foundation and Ethics Education in Science and Engineering, during the recent meeting in San Diego, California (18-22 February). Dr. Michael Gorman, Program Director, Science, Technology & Society, National Science Foundation, moderated the workshop presentations and the discussion that followed. In addition, he contributed a set of powerpoint slides outlining the role of NSF in its response to the America Competes Act, including a commitment to support an online resource in ethics education. Dr. Philip Langlais, Vice Provost for Graduate Studies & Research, Old Dominion University, presented …

Science And Engineering Ethics Education: Recipes For Success, Philip J. Langlais

Ethics in Science and Engineering National Clearinghouse

This presentation was part of the AAAS Annual Conference professional development workshop, National Science Foundation and Ethics Education in Science and Engineering, during the recent meeting in San Diego, California (18-22 February). Dr. Michael Gorman, Program Director, Science, Technology & Society, National Science Foundation, moderated the workshop presentations and the discussion that followed. In addition, he contributed a set of powerpoint slides outlining the role of NSF in its response to the America Competes Act, including a commitment to support an online resource in ethics education. Dr. Philip Langlais, Vice Provost for Graduate Studies & Research, Old Dominion University, presented …

Rcr For Postdocs: Promoting Ethical Professional Development, Kathleen Flint

Ethics in Science and Engineering National Clearinghouse

This presentation was part of the AAAS Annual Conference professional development workshop, National Science Foundation and Ethics Education in Science and Engineering, during the recent meeting in San Diego, California (18-22 February). Dr. Michael Gorman, Program Director, Science, Technology & Society, National Science Foundation, moderated the workshop presentations and the discussion that followed. In addition, he contributed a set of powerpoint slides outlining the role of NSF in its response to the America Competes Act, including a commitment to support an online resource in ethics education. Dr. Philip Langlais, Vice Provost for Graduate Studies & Research, Old Dominion University, presented …

Update On Responsible Conduct Of Research, Michael E. Gorman, Kelly Joyce

Ethics in Science and Engineering National Clearinghouse

This presentation was part of the AAAS Annual Conference professional development workshop, National Science Foundation and Ethics Education in Science and Engineering, during the recent meeting in San Diego, California (18-22 February). Dr. Michael Gorman, Program Director, Science, Technology & Society, National Science Foundation, moderated the workshop presentations and the discussion that followed. In addition, he contributed a set of powerpoint slides outlining the role of NSF in its response to the America Competes Act, including a commitment to support an online resource in ethics education. Dr. Philip Langlais, Vice Provost for Graduate Studies & Research, Old Dominion University, presented …

Annotated Bibliography Of Ethical Issues In Physics: Collaboration, Marshall Thomsen

Ethics in Science and Engineering National Clearinghouse

The rules of collaboration, implicit and explicit, vary from one field to another in physics. This variation has not been studied much, although many general articles on collaboration exist.

Annotated Bibliography Of Ethical Issues In Physics: Research Misconduct, Marshall Thomsen

Ethics in Science and Engineering National Clearinghouse

Sometimes physicists cross the line in blatant, highly publicized ways, but lines are also crossed in much quieter ways.

Annotated Bibliography Of Ethical Issues In Physics: Data Management, Marshall Thomsen

Ethics in Science and Engineering National Clearinghouse

From acquiring and documenting data, to storing it and analyzing it, there are numerous procedures we employ to maintain the integrity of the data.

Annotated Bibliography Of Ethical Issues In Physics: Conflict Of Interest, Marshall Thomsen

Ethics in Science and Engineering National Clearinghouse

Conflicts can occur when we have competing interests arising from our role as scientists, our career objectives, our family interests, or our financial interests.

Annotated Bibliography Of Ethical Issues In Physics: Publication/Authorship, Marshall Thomsen

Ethics in Science and Engineering National Clearinghouse

Publications are used to both carry on public discourse in science and to measure the quality of research.

Annotated Bibliography Of Ethical Issues In Physics: Peer Review, Marshall Thomsen

Ethics in Science and Engineering National Clearinghouse

Peer review of journal submissions and grant applications plays an important role in what ideas and which individuals advance in physics.

Annotated Bibliography Of Ethical Issues In Physics: Mentorship, Marshall Thomsen

Ethics in Science and Engineering National Clearinghouse

The necessarily unequal relationship between faculty and their students and post-docs gives rise to a number of interesting issues.

Annotated Bibliography Of Ethical Issues In Physics: Under-Represented Groups, Marshall Thomsen

Ethics in Science and Engineering National Clearinghouse

The demographics of the physics profession in this country do not mirror the population at large in a number of ways that should cause us concern.

Annotated Bibliography Of Ethical Issues In Physics: Rcr Education Strategies, Marshall Thomsen

Ethics in Science and Engineering National Clearinghouse

Here is where to look for ideas on how to approach ethics education in a classroom or seminar setting.

Annotated Bibliography Of Ethical Issues In Physics: Physics And Society Issues, Marshall Thomsen

Ethics in Science and Engineering National Clearinghouse

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Annotated Bibliography Of Ethical Issues In Physics: Physicists As Advisors To Society And Leaders, Marshall Thomsen

Ethics in Science and Engineering National Clearinghouse

During the last century, physicists have provided advice to society at large on critical issues. These references explore both the history of this advice and ethical standards that apply to those giving advice.

Ethical Issues In Physics: Getting Started, Marshall Thomsen

Ethics in Science and Engineering National Clearinghouse

Over the years, through discussions with colleagues and observations of debates in various forums, I have identified several concerns some have over the usefulness of ethics education in physics. I have classified some of these concerns as myths in that when they are accepted as fact, they lead us in the wrong direction.

Annotated Bibliography Of Ethical Issues In Physics: National Security, Marshall Thomsen

Ethics in Science and Engineering National Clearinghouse

World War II put physicists in the midst of a number of issues related to national security, raising questions such as, to what extent are physicists responsible for the use of their research?

Annotated Bibliography Of Ethical Issues In Physics: General Topics, Marshall Thomsen

Ethics in Science and Engineering National Clearinghouse

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Annotated Bibliography Of Ethical Issues In Physics: Climate Change, Marshall Thomsen

Ethics in Science and Engineering National Clearinghouse

Physicists can play an important role in advancing the public debate on climate change.

Annotated Bibliography Of Ethical Issues In Physics: Energy Issues, Marshall Thomsen

Ethics in Science and Engineering National Clearinghouse

Many physicists are directly or indirectly involved in issues related to society’s use of energy.

Ethics In Science & Engineering: Redefining Tools & Resources, Michelle S. Goncalves, Jane E. Fountain, Jessica Adamick, Marilyn Billings

Ethics in Science and Engineering National Clearinghouse

This report summarizes the main points of discussion of a national workshop convened to advance knowledge and practice for ethics in science and engineering. Following the enactment of the America COMPETES Act and its provisions to increase attention to ethics and the responsible conduct of research in science and engineering, the National Science Foundation (NSF) supported two beta site projects to advance understanding of the key dimensions required for a national online clearinghouse in ethics for science and engineering. The ESENCe Beta Site project, based at UMass Amherst and one of two such beta sites in the United States, thanks …

Graduate Education In Research Ethics For Scientists And Engineers: Final Report, Jorge Ferrer-Negron, William Frey, Efrain O'Neill-Carrillo, Didier Valdes, Carlos Rios-Valazquez

Ethics in Science and Engineering National Clearinghouse

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Ethical Issues In Graduate Research, William J. Frey

Ethics in Science and Engineering National Clearinghouse

(Caution! This module is being published in an incomplete, preliminary version. Later edited and fuller versions will follow.) "Graduate Education in Research Ethics for Scientists and Engineers" is a project funded by the National Science Foundation (SES 0629377) to design a pilot program in research ethics for graduate students in science and engineering. This project is built around three workshops: (1) a Graduate Awareness Workshop introduces students to fundamental ethical issues in research, (2) a Moral Deliberation Workshop acquaints students with the skills of moral deliberation, (3) a Case Analysis Workshop uses realistic scenarios to allow students to practice decision-making …

Professional Ethics-Responsible Conduct Of Research Training: Making Sense Of Complex Problems, Michael D. Mumford, Shane Connelly, Ryan P. Brown, Lynn D. Devenport, Stephen T. Murphy, Alison L. Antes

Ethics in Science and Engineering National Clearinghouse

General Course Abstract

This two-day seminar format course exposes students to the complexities involved in real-world ethical decision-making. It provides students with strategies, or tools, for understanding and thinking through ethical problems to arrive at a decision. Students practice working with these strategies by applying them to realistic, complex cases.

Day 1 Abstract

During the first day of the course, guidelines and principles for ethical research practices are discussed. It is emphasized that students must apply guidelines in a context to arrive at a decision, and the course provides guidance on this decision-making process. Next, students learn about the personal …

Federal Register: National Science Foundation, Responsible Conduct Of Research, National Science Foundation

Ethics in Science and Engineering National Clearinghouse

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing its implementation of Section 7009 of the America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science (COMPETES) Act (42 U.S.C. 1862o–1). This section of the Act requires that ‘‘each institution that applies for financial assistance from the Foundation for science and engineering research or education describe in its grant proposal a plan to provide appropriate training and oversight in the responsible and ethical conduct of research to undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers participating in the proposed research project.’’

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Case Analysis: A Tool For Teaching Research Ethics In Science And Engineering For Graduate Students, Didier Valdes, Erika Jaramillo Giraldo, Jorge Ferrer, William J. Frey

Ethics in Science and Engineering National Clearinghouse

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Role-Play Scenarios For Teaching Responsible Conduct Of Research: Assessment Of Outcomes, Stephanie N. Seiler, Michael C. Loui, Kerri L. Kristich, Kyoung Jin Kim, C. K. Gunsalus, Bradley J. Brummel

Ethics in Science and Engineering National Clearinghouse

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Responsible Conduct Of Research Role-Plays: Conflict Of Interest, C. K. Gunsalus, M. C. Loui, C. K. Gunsalus, M. C. Loui, And Their Students At The University Of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign

Ethics in Science and Engineering National Clearinghouse

This faculty adviser in this role-play has a major conflict of interest, which puts the student in an awkward situation. If the conflict oversight committee hasn’t contacted the student already (an unfortunately common situation), they should have. In an ideal situation, every student affected by a potential conflict of interest should have some written guidance about what to expect and how to get advice if concerns arise.

One useful step is to find out if there are any written policies or guidelines about what students can expect in situations like this: for example, is there a meeting annually or every …

Federal Register: National Science Foundation, Responsible Conduct Of Research, National Science Foundation

Ethics in Science and Engineering National Clearinghouse

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is soliciting public comment on the agency’s proposed implementation of Section 7009 of the America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science (COMPETES) Act (42 U.S.C. 1862o–1). This section of the Act requires that ‘‘each institution that applies for financial assistance from the Foundation for science and engineering research or education describe in its grant proposal a plan to provide appropriate training and oversight in the responsible and ethical conduct of research to undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers participating in the proposed research project.’’

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