Responsible Conduct of Research and Scholarly Integrity: Expectations, Ethics and Engagement

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1 Responsible Conduct of Research and Scholarly Integrity: Expectations, Ethics and Engagement

2 Graduate Degrees: Not a Common Achievement For Americans 25 years of age and older: ~8% hold a master s degree ~3% hold a doctoral or professional degree 2009 US Census Bureau Educational Attainment in the U.S.

3 Terms and Definitions Responsible Conduct of Research Good citizenship applied to professional life Honest, accurate, efficient and objective reporting Norms for conduct can vary from field to field Scholarly Integrity professional conduct, ethical decisions and manner in which teaching, mentoring, research, scholarship or artistic/creative activities are carried out in the course of one s work or studies at the university

4 RCR: Core Areas Data Management Conflicts of Interest Authorship and Peer Review Human Subjects Animal Welfare Research Misconduct Mentoring

5 Federal Definition of Misconduct Fabrication, falsification, plagiarism (FFP) or other practices that seriously deviate from those that are commonly accepted within the academic community for proposing, conducting or reporting research [and/or scholarship].

6 FFP Fabrication: make up Falsification: manipulate, change, omit Plagiarism: taking credit for another s work

7 Does It Really Happen? Office of Research Integrity:

8 Can It Happen at NC State University Even With Graduate Students? From the Dean of the Graduate School, Dr. Duane Larick: "As previously communicated to you, the Chancellor and the Provost have been advised of the report of the Research Misconduct Investigation Committee which found that you had engaged in research misconduct and recommended retraction of your dissertation and revocation of your Ph.D. degree. The findings have been accepted and, as a result, your dissertation has been retracted and we have rescinded your doctoral degree. "I am required to inform you that, as a result of the findings against you of plagiarism and cheating on final written examination, and at the request of your Director of Graduate Programs (DGP), you are being terminated from the XXX program effective immediately." "I have completed my review of the final report and accompanying evidence submitted to me by the Disciplinary Review Committee charged with reviewing the recommendation of retraction of your dissertation and revocation of your Ph.D. degree. I concur with the first recommendation that the Ph.D. degree be revoked and that will be made effective fall semester 2010."

9 NC State University s Policies, Rules and Regulations Research Policy POL Conflict of Interest Policy and Procedures REG Animal Care and Use Procedures REG Human Subject Research REG Responding to Allegations of Research Misconduct REG Training in Responsible Conduct of Research RUL See Policies, Rules and Regulations website at:

10 RCR Education at NC State Exploring Ethics: Should Henrietta Lacks Matter to You? Have you ever wondered how much your research goals may impact the lives of others? Are you aware of the source of the HeLa cells you may have used in your own research? These mere cells are not without controversy, but it took a science writer, Rebecca Skloot, to uncover the story behind the cells that can be found in labs across the world. Skloot shares in her nonfiction book, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, how something as simple as taking cells from a dying woman s body could launch a medical revolution and a multimilliondollar industry. However, this research is not without its ethical dilemmas and moral questions; this is what we will explore during the course of the structured discussion that follow the talks given by Rebecca Skloot. The goal is to provide graduate students and postdoctoral scholars with an opportunity to discuss the ethical dilemmas posed by this real case study of Henrietta Lacks. Wednesday, August 17, 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. Brown Room, Talley Student Center Wednesday, August 17, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Room 230, Research Bldg III, Centennial Campus Thursday, August 18, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Green Room, Talley Student Center Friday, August 19, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Board Room, Talley Student Center

11 Education in Responsible Conduct of Research and Scholarly Integrity: 2011 Fall (Face-to-Face) Seminars and Online RCR 101 Course Conflicts of Interests: An Area of Concern for Scientists Friday, September 16 th at 12 noon, Room 3118, Talley Student Center Presenter: David Resnik, JD, PhD, Bioethicist, NIEHS/NIH Making the Most of a Mentoring Relationship Friday, September 30 th at 12 noon, Room 3118, Talley Student Center Presenters: Dr. Bob Kelly, Dr. Rebeca Rufty and Dr. Michael Schulman. RCR 101: Foundations in Responsible Conduct of Research

12 Concluding Thoughts Engage in your discipline Educate yourself about RCRS Apply ethics to all you do Build support with your mentor and others Make the most of your graduate education Use your talents to have a positive impact

13 Contacts and Resources Dr. Rebeca Rufty Associate Dean, Graduate School Matt Ronning Vice Chancellor for Research Administration RCR Modules: Office of Research Integrity (ORI): Project for Scholarly Integrity: On Being a Scientist: Responsible Conduct in Research