Penn State’s Office for Research Protections has announced its fall Research Integrity Brown Bag Series.

Sessions focus on issues of ethics and integrity in research and are open to the public. All sessions are from noon to 1 p.m. in 102 Kern Graduate Building, and are available via live Web stream, videoconference and teleconference. Beverage and dessert are provided.

• Sept. 13: “Keeping Your Nose Clean While Getting Your Hands Dirty,” presented by David Rosenbaum, distinguished professor of psychology. This session will focus on ethical issues surrounding research publication, both for authors and reviewers.
  To videoconference, RSVP by contacting ORPwebmaster@rtto.psu.edu no later than 5 p.m. Sept. 5. To teleconference, RSVP by contacting Michelle Stickler at mmc115@psu.edu via e-mail, then dial (814) 865-9999 just before noon on the day of the session.
• Sept. 26: “Minimizing Academic Dishonesty: Assigning ‘Cheat-proof’ Assignments, Detecting Plagiarism and Coaching the Writing Process” presented by Jessica O’Hara, associate director, Writing Across the Curriculum. In addition to discussing teaching strategies for minimizing academic dishonesty, this session will also consider the efficacy and ethics of plagiarism prevention subscription services such as http://www.turnitin.com online.
  To videoconference, RSVP by contacting ORPwebmaster@rtto.psu.edu no later than 5 p.m. Sept.18. To teleconference, RSVP by contacting Michelle Stickler at mmc115@psu.edu via e-mail, then dial (814) 865-9999 just before noon on the day of the session.
• Oct. 10: “Working Towards Quality Research through Good Data Management Practices,” presented by Michelle Stickler, education specialist, Office for Research Protections. This session will focus on responsible data management practices and highlight some of the ethical issues inherent in collecting, recording, analyzing and sharing data.
  To videoconference, RSVP by contacting ORPwebmaster@rtto.psu.edu no later than 5 p.m. Oct. 2. To teleconference, RSVP by contacting Michelle Stickler at mmc115@psu.edu via e-mail, then dial (814) 863-0013 just before noon on the day of the session.
• Oct. 26: “Human Participant Research: Pilot Testing and Secondary/Existing Data — IRB Review and Approval,” presented by Tracie Kahler and Jodi Mathieu, research compliance coordinators, Office for Research Protections. This session will assist researchers in determining when review and approval is needed for the pilot testing phase of a research study.
  To videoconference, RSVP by contacting ORPwebmaster@rtto.psu.edu no later than 5 p.m.Oct. 18. To teleconference, RSVP by contacting Michelle Stickler at mmc115@psu.edu via e-mail, then dial (814) 865-9999 just before noon on the day of the session.