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Conference on Teaching Survival Skills and Ethics
June 7-12, 2009 |
Sunday,
June 7
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5:00 - 6:30 PM |
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION AND RECEPTION
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6:30 - 7:30 PM |
DINNER & OPENING REMARKS
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7:30 - 8:45 PM |
ORIENTATION TO CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES
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Monday, June 8
8:00 - 9:00 AM |
BREAKFAST BUFFET
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9:00 - 10:30 AM |
INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING SURVIVAL SKILLS AND ETHICS
Speaker: Michael Zigmond, University of Pittsburgh
We will examine how survival skills and ethics are typically learned, and why explicit training should be provided. We will discuss potential topics for inclusion in a survival Skills and ethics curriculum and begin to explore realistic goals for what we, as trainers, can accomplish. |
10:30 - 10:45 AM |
BREAK |
10:45 - 12:30 PM |
RCR AND THE EVERYDAY PRACTICE OF SCIENCE
Speaker: Frederick Grinnell,
Univeristy of Texas Southwestern Medical Center |
12:40 - 1:45 PM
1:45 - 3:45 PM |
LUNCH
BREAK
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3:45 - 5:00 PM |
FOCUS GROUP MEETING
Participants will be divided into working groups based upon their interests to discuss issues relevant to providing instruction in professional development and ethics. Topics previously covered include diversity in academia, writing ethics cases, and "the two-body problem." Group representatives will present their conclusions to other participants on Thursday. |
5:00 - 6:00 PM |
IMAGE MANIPULATION: WHERE DOES CLARIFICATION END AND FRAUD BEGIN?
Speaker: Debra Parrish, Parrish Law Offices
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6:00 - 7:00 PM |
DINNER
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7:10 - 8:45 PM |
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Speaker: Lydia Villa-Komeroff, Cytonome
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Tuesday, June 9
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8:00 - 9:00 AM |
BREAKFAST
BUFFET
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| 9:00
- 10:30 AM
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TEACHING OTHERS TO BE GOOD MENTORS & SUPERVISORS
Speaker: Craig Wilcox, University of Pittsburgh
A discussion of leadership and management issues from the perspective of a department chair and directors of an MD/PhD and a postdoctoral training program. Issues of diplomacy, politics, and supervision will be explored using active learning techniques.
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ADVANCED TOPICS IN ETHICS
Speaker: Beth Fischer, Univeristy of Pittsburgh
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10:30 - 10:45 AM |
BREAK |
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10:45 - 12:30 PM
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TEACHING COMMUNCATION SKILLS
Speaker: Beth Fischer, University of Pittsburgh
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IRB ISSUES
Speaker: Debra Parrish, Parrish Law Offices
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12:40 - 1:45 PM
1:45 - 3:45 PM |
LUNCH
BREAK
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3:45 - 5:00 PM |
WHAT WORKS IN PROMOTING
AND SUSTAINING DIVERSITY
Speaker: Al Gordon, NIH/NINDS
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RESEARCH MISCONDUCT AND THE ROLE OF RECORDS
Speaker: Debra Parrish, Parrish Law Offices
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| 5:00 - 6:00 PM |
FOCUS
GROUP MEETINGS, SESSION #2
The focus groups will meet and continue their discussions.
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6:00 - 7:00 PM |
DINNER
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7:10 - 8:45 PM |
OUTSIDE ACTIVITY |
Wednesday,
June 10
| 8:00
- 9:00 AM |
BREAKFAST
BUFFET
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9:00 - 10:30 AM |
HOW TO AVOID RESEARCH MISCONDUCT
Speaker: Debra Parrish, Parrish Law Offices
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PREPARING STUDENTS TO FIND EMPLOYMENT
Speaker: Beth Fischer, University of Pittsburgh
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10:30 - 11:45 AM |
BREAK |
10:45 - 12:30 PM
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LAYING THE FOUNDATION FOR EVALUATION OF SURVIVAL SKILLS AND ETHICS PROGRAMS
Speaker: Richard McGee, Northwestern University
Participants will receive Information on how to develop a meaningful evaluation component for the courses or workshops they plan to implement.
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12:40
-1:45 PM |
LUNCH
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1:45
- 3:45 PM |
BREAK
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4:30 - 6:00 PM
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FOCUS GROUP MEETINGS, SESSION #3
The focus groups will meet and continue their discussions.
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6:00 - 7:00 PM |
DINNER
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7:10 - 9:30 PM |
USING FILM TO TEACH ETHICS
Speaker: Michael Zigmond, University of Pittsburgh
A number of movies contain ethical issues related to the practice of research, and these can be quite useful for engaging students in discussions about the responsible conduct. This session will demonstrate the use of such videos, including group discussions of the ethical issues portrayed. |
Thursday,
June 11
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8:00 - 9:00 AM
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BREAKFAST BUFFET
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9:00 - 10:30 AM |
GETTING FROM HERE TO THERE: IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRAMS BY CONFERENCE ALUMNI
Moderator: Jeannette Hoit, University of Arizona
Panelist: Richard McGee, Northwestern University
Panelist: Joseph Whittaker, Mogan State University
Panelists will discuss their experiences in implementing training in professional development and ethics at their institutions. This session is designed to provide workshop attendees with examples of ways that the instructional materials provided at the conference can be adapted to the needs of their institution. Panelists will also share information on successful strategies for initiating and expanding courses and workshops |
10:30 - 10:45 AM |
BREAK
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10:45 - 12:30 PM |
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
Speaker: Catherine Morrison, Johns Hopkins
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12:40 - 1:45 PM |
LUNCH & OPTIONAL HIKE
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1:45 - 3:45 PM |
OPTIONAL HIKE |
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3:45 - 5:00 PM |
BREAK
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5:00 -6:00 PM |
FOCUS GROUP MEETINGS, SESSION #4
The focus groups will meet and continue their discussions.
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6:00 - 7:00 PM |
DINNER
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7:10 - 8:45 PM |
PRESENTATIONS
BY FOCUS GROUPS
Each of the focus groups will present their conclusions.
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Friday, June 12
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8:00 - 9:00 AM |
BREAKFAST
BUFFET
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9:00 - 10:30 AM |
IMPLEMENTING INSTRUCTION
Speaker: Beth Fischer, University of Pittsburgh
Formats and strategies for implementing training in survival skills and ethics. Issues include organizing and advertising events, gaining administrative support and funding, and anticipating and dealing with common problems.
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10:30 - 10:45 AM |
BREAK
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10:45 - 12:30 PM |
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Speaker: TBA
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12:40 - 1:45 PM |
LUNCH
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| 1:45 - 3:45 PM |
10 HABITS
OF HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL RESEARCHERS
Speaker: Michael Zigmond, University
of Pittsburgh
How to teach incoming trainees and professionals
to succeed in their new position. Issues will
include taking charge of one's own future, identifying
goals, investigating key variables for success,
finding mentors, developing skills, and balancing
personal and professional roles.
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3:45 - 5:00 PM |
FREE TIME
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5:00 -6:00 PM |
FINAL RECEPTION
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6:00 -7:00 PM |
DINNER
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7:00 -10:00 PM |
CLOSING
REMARKS, AND ENTERTAINMENT
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| 10:00 PM |
CONFERENCE ADJOURNS
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