The Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) is a four-part seminar series focused on research ethics for undergraduate researchers. Students who complete all four sessions receive a Certificate of Completion.
RCR is co-sponsored by the Office of Research Administration and Support of Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors (SOURCE).
Installments of all four sessions are scheduled to be held in the next few months. All sessions will be held virtually and last 50 minutes each. Find information on other research seminars for undergraduates.
The RCR schedule is as follows.
Session 1: “Communication & Collaboration in Research”
Monday, Jan. 31
3:15 to 4:05 p.m.
This session will cover what you should expect from the relationships you have with the principal investigator, graduate students, post-docs, and lab staff, and what training you should have before you start.
Register for “Communication & Collaboration in Research.”
Session 2: “Data Management”
Monday, Feb. 14
3:15 to 4:05 p.m.
Data management encompasses many topics—including acquisition, analysis, security, confidentiality, sharing, custody and retention of data. This seminar will introduce the standards available for managing research data and providing guidelines for best practices.
Register for “Data Management.”
Session 3: “Lab Safety”
Monday, Feb. 28
3:15 to 4:05 p.m.
Research involves inherent risks to those working in the laboratory. If you plan to work with viruses, radiation or other potentially harmful substances, learn how to protect yourself and understand what training you should have before you start.
Session 4: “Humans & Animal Research”
Monday, March 21
3:15 to 4:05 p.m.
When performing research involving humans or animals, it is important to understand your responsibilities. This session will cover how to protect human subjects in research as well as outline the practices employed by the university to ensure humane care and use of animals in research.