On Being a Scientist: Responsible Conduct in Research
The focus of this study is to develop an updated, third edition of COSEPUP’s On Being a Scientist: Responsible Conduct in Research.  On Being a Scientist provides guidance to students and researchers and describes the ethical foundations and standards of scientific practices and some of the personal and professional issues that researchers encounter in their work.
Study Director: Richard Bissell
Senior Program Assistant: Neeraj P. Gorkhaly
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Ensuring the Utility and Integrity of Research Data in a Digital Age
This ad hoc committee will conduct a study of issues that have arisen from the evolution of practices in the collection, processing, oversight, publishing, ownership, accessing and archiving of research data.
Study Director: Tom Arrison
Senior Program Assistant: Neeraj P. Gorkhaly
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Underrepresented Groups and the Expansion of the S&E Workforce Pipeline
This committee will explore the role of diversity in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics workforce and its value in keeping America innovative and competitive. The study will analyze the rate of change and the challenges the nation currently faces in developing a strong and diverse workforce. It will identify best practices and the characteristics of these practices that make them effective and sustainable.
Study Director: Peter Henderson
Senior Program Assistant: Neeraj P. Gorkhaly
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Capitalizing on the Diversity of the Science and Engineering Workforce in Industry
This committee will conduct a study on how to maximize the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women and underrepresented minorities in industries that have a large science and engineering (S&E) component. The committee will develop findings, identify best practices and provide recommendations to guide industry policy makers.
Study Director: Catherine Didion
Senior Program Assistant: Neeraj P. Gorkhaly
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