Ethics Training Conference Available in June
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and the University of Pittsburgh are holding a conference for institutional officials to train them to implement research ethics training. Information below is from their flyer (pdf).
Educating Scientists in Research Ethics For the 21st CenturyA Trainer-of-Trainers conferenceJune 8-11, 2014 – Annapolis, MarylandLeaders in the field of research ethics and education will provide you with information, strategies, and extensive curricular resources to help you offer training in research ethics at your institution or within your professional society.You will learn interactive approaches for providing instruction that will engage and stimulate your audience.A variety of sessions will allow both novice and experienced instructors in research ethics to benefit.The conference is relevant to individuals in all research-oriented fields who will be providing training in research ethics to individuals ranging from undergraduates to faculty and staff, as well as to other trainers.Registration is limited to 40 and participants are selected competitively. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. Limited financial assistance is available.Contact: Dr. Beth A. Fischer atbfischer@pitt.edu or see our web site:Funded by the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health