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New Technology - Who is the Designer?

Authors: Schrag, Brian
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A civil engineer designs significant improvements to a sampling device used in a research project. There is controversy regarding the patent of the new device....
Year: 1998
URL: http://www.research.umn.edu/ethics/pdf/NewTechnology.htm

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-08 11:25

Changing the Subject

Authors: Association for Practical and Professional Ethics ; Schrag, Brian
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: The case raises questions about selecting the appropriate animal subject and method of anesthesia....
Year: 1998
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Cases/subject.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-07 14:32

Salary Offsets

Authors: Schrag, Brian ; Association for Practical and Professional Ethics
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: This case discusses issues surrounding the misuse of grant funds by academic institutions....
Year: 2002
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Cases/salaryoffset.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2010-10-21 14:25

Hazardous Materials

Authors: Schrag, Brian
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: This case discusses issues of lab and worker safety as it relates to researchers and students, whistleblowing and it's ramifications....
Year: 1999
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Cases/hazmat.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2010-10-22 11:42

Researchers` Duty to Warn

Authors: Schrag, Brian
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: The PI of an HIV/AIDS research project finds out that one of the positive participants is having unprotected sex with her unknowing boyfriend. He is faced with the dilemma of what to do since the interviews are supposed to be confid...
Year: 1999
URL: http://www.research.umn.edu/ethics/pdf/researchersdutytowarn.pdf

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-08 12:40

Paper or Plastic? From Paper Records to Electronic Database

Authors: Schrag, Brian
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: Dr. Edwards has developed an electronic database to manage patient records. He is beginning to use the database as a research tool, but his patients have never consented to having their data used for research purposes. ...
Year: 2002
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Cases/paper.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-11-23 11:58

The Rat Race

Authors: Schrag, Brian
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: This case discusses the issue of two PhD students that had conflicts during the research process leading to issues of communication and the responsibilities of instructor in an environment of internal competition. Commentaries Inclu...
Year: 2002
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Cases/ratrace.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-07-27 15:53

Scientific Research and the Autonomy of Indigenous Peoples- The Case of the Kennewick Man

Authors: Schrag, Brian
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: This case disucsses issues of research on human subjects, consent and value of scientific research, specifically the case of the Kennewick Man; the debate over the ethical and social-political issues surrounding the relation of arch...
Year: 1998
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Cases/kennewick.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2010-10-22 14:15

The Graduate Student Laborer

Authors: Schrag, Brian
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: This case is a discussion on the responsibilities of research advisers and graduate students in regard to completing work related to research. It also discusses issues of authorship in regards to graduate students in laboratories. I...
Year: 2006
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Cases/laborer.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-07-27 15:37

Informed Consent and the Collection of Biological Samples From Indigenous Populations

Authors: Schrag, Brian
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A medical geneticist accompanies an anthropologist to a remote area of New Zealand to collect blood samples from an indiginous popluation which displays unusual immunities. Upon arrival the tribal council decides not to proceed with...
Year: 1998
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Cases/consent.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-08 10:41

Confidentiality Concerns

Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A professor reveals partial results of a graduate student`s preliminary exam to another student. ...
Year: 1998
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Cases/confidentiality.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-07 14:25

When in Rome- Conventions in Assignment of Authorship

Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: http://www.onlineethics.org/cms/4815.aspx...
Year: 1998
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/cms/4815.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2010-10-22 14:15

The Slave Driver vs. the Lazy Student

Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: What should a graduate student do when she thinks her adviser is improperly delaying her dissertation project? This scenario explores the complicated surrounding adviser/advisee relationships. Commentaries Included Online...
Year: 2001
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Cases/slave2.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-07-27 16:16

What a Site!

Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: This case looks at the complicated issues around off hours internet usage on lab computers. Commentaries included....
Year: 2001
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Cases/site.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-07-15 14:57

To Be or Not to Be Included

Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: This case looks at the issue of who determines when a graduate student makes an intellectual contribution to a project? Also, it looks at potential conflicts between students and faculty when assigning authorship is at the discretio...
Year: 2001
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Cases/tobe.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2010-10-21 14:26

Friendship v.s. Authorship

Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: This case discusses issues of authorship in a lab or research group setting, the problems that occur when policies regarding collaborations are not in place and a faculty member's responsibility to students as a mentor....
Year: 2002
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Cases/friendship.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2010-10-21 14:26

Richard's Radioactive Risk

Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: This case highlights potential dilemmas encountered by postdoctoral fellows in a research setting, specifically in a lab where conflict between a researcher and lab tech is not monitored by the head of the lab....
Year: 2002
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Cases/richardrisk.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2010-10-21 14:26

Authorship

Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: This case discusses issues of assignment of authorship, mentor-student relationships, intellectual property and intellectual contribution, and the role of technicians vs. the role of graduate students....
Year: 2002
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Cases/vol6authorship.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2010-10-21 14:25

A Second Story

Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: This case deals with a graduate researcher's multiple obligations and the conflicts of interest these obligations create. Commentaries included online....
Year: 2001
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Cases/story.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-07-28 15:44

A Student Publishes

Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: Should a student be allowed to publish a paper before being made aware of publishing standards and practices in their field? Commentaries included online....
Year: 2000
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Cases/student.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-07-24 12:12

The Federal Scientist - Multiple Roles and Moral Issues

Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: This scenario highlights potential dilemmas encountered by postdoctoral fellows in a research setting. This scenario looks at the multiple roles a scientist must play and how it can affect decision making....
Year: 2000
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Cases/fed.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2010-10-21 16:41

The Final Exam

Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: This scenario highlights potential dilemmas encountered by postdoctoral fellows in a research setting. How should issues of possible cheating be resolved when no clear evidence supports the claim? Commentaries included....
Year: 2006
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Cases/final.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-07-27 15:32

Who Framed Roger's Data?

Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: The case discusses proper supervision of students, proper review of data and conclusions, ownership of data, and honesty in reporting. Commentaries included online...
Year: 2000
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Cases/roger.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-07-15 13:36

Who Controls Where Information Will Be Published?

Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: This case discusses the question of how should student-mentor conflicts be resolved and who has ownership rights to publication within this relationship? Commentaries Included Online...
Year: 2000
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Cases/info.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-08-12 14:39

Political Points

Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A researcher is unsure how to disseminate potentially controversial findings regarding needle exchange programs and HIV infection rates....
Year: 1999
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Cases/polpoints.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-11-20 13:39