The Office of Research has organized a seminar series on research ethics, in response to the National Science Foundation's new requirement on student training in the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) (http://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/rcr.jsp). According to this mandate, all students (undergraduate, graduate, and postdoc) paid through an NSF grant submitted after Jan 4, 2010 must be trained by their institution in the ethical conduct of research. This seminar series will complement the online research ethics class, by providing a forum for discussion and further insights into ethical issues.
Professor Olivia Walling
UCSB, Lecturer, Writing Program
June 11, 2013, 4 to 5:30 p.m
Elings 1601
"Avoiding Plagiarism & Self‐Plagiarism: Scientific Integrity in the Research Community"
Abstract: Asked to name the prototypical case of research misconduct, most would say it's misrepresenting data. But, plagiarism is actually the most common form of misconduct. Olivia will address the standards that funding agencies use to determine whether plagiarism has occurred. In addition, she will help you understand how plagiarism can occur without intent, how to avoid plagiarism and charges of plagiarism, and how to understand your obligations for giving appropriate credit to others in the scientific community. Please come also with topics that you would like Olivia to address in responsible conduct of research seminars in the coming academic year. Significant topics in RCR might include things like: how to whistleblow and still have a career, how to develop lab policies that promote fairness and a positive working environment, ethical issues in publication, effective collaboration, and data ownership and management.
Professor Olivia Walling
UCSB, Lecturer, Writing Program
"Authorship Credit and How to Have a Courageous Conversation When Things Go Wrong"
October 23, 2012, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Professor Olivia Walling
UCSB, Lecturer, Writing Program
May 3, 2012, 4 to 6 p.m., ESB 1001
Professor Engin Kirda
Northeastern University, College of Computer and Information Science
"Ethical Issues in Cyber Security Research"
Feb. 2, 2012, 4 to 6 p.m.
Professor Michael Miller
UCSB Psychology Department, Vice Director Sage Center for the Study of the Mind
"Ethics in neuroscience research"
Wednesday, October 19, 2011, 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Engineering Science Building (ESB) 1001
Professor Dennis Clegg
UCSB Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology Department, Co-Director, Center for Stem Cell Biology and Engineering.
“Ethical issues in stem cell research”
Monday, May 9, 2011, 4 to 6 p.m.
Engineering Science Building (ESB) 1001
Professor Herbert Kroemer
UCSB Electrical and Computer Engineering and Materials Departments
“The Schoen Scandal”
Monday, March 7, 2011, 4 to 6 p.m.
Girvetz 1004
Professor Ram Seshadri
UCSB Materials and Chemistry and Biochemistry Departments, Associate Director Materials Research Laboratory
"Research Ethics"
Wednesday, January 19, 2011, 4 to 6 p.m.
Chemistry 1171
Researcher's Toolbox
Seminar Calendar
Print Version