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On Being a Scientist: An Updated and Online Guide to the Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research

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A committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will produce a revised, expanded, and online version of On Being a Scientist: A Guide to the Responsible Conduct of Research, which serves as an introductory guide for graduate students and earlier career researchers. Existing content will be updated to align with current best practices, and new material will be added to reflect changes in the current national and international research practices and to address professional conduct that limits or harms research talent and research advancement.

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Meetings

On Being a Scientist Panel on Earning and Maintaining Trust: Meeting #1

  • December 10, 2025
  • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EST)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The first meeting of the On Being a Scientist Panel on Earning and Maintaining Trust was held in closed session on December 10 from 11 AM to 12 PM ET.

On Being a Scientist Committee: Meeting #6

  • December 5, 2025
  • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EST)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The sixth meeting of the On Being a Scientist committee was held in closed session on December 5, 2025.

On Being a Scientist Panel on Collaborating Responsibly: Meeting #1

  • December 4, 2025
  • 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM (EST)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The first meeting of the On Being a Scientist Panel on Collaborating Responsibly was held in closed session on December 4 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM ET.

On Being a Scientist Panel on Responsible Conduct and Stewardship of the Research Process: Meeting #1

  • November 25, 2025
  • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EST)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The first meeting of the On Being a Scientist Panel on Responsible Conduct and Stewardship of the Research Process was held in closed session on November 25 from 12:00 to 4:00 PM ET.

On Being a Scientist Panel on Openness and Security: Meeting #1

  • November 3, 2025
  • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EST)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The first meeting of the On Being a Scientist Panel on Openness and Security was held in closed session on November 3, 2025.
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