Committee on Science, Engineering, Medicine, and Public Policy

Meeting

Corrections and Retractions: Upgrading the Scientific Record Committee Meeting 6

January 28 - 29, 2026

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About

This is the sixth meeting of the study committee for the consensus study on Corrections and Retractions: Upgrading the Scientific Record.

Additional Information

Organizing Project

Corrections and Retractions: Upgrading the Scientific Record

Contact

Karla Hagan

correctionsandretractions@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

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

December 10, 2025

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (ET)

Upcoming

About

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

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

Organizing Project

On Being a Scientist Panel on Earning and Maintaining Trust

Contact

Staff Team for the Study

OBAS@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Webinar

Consensus Study on Corrections and Retractions - Upgrading the Scientific Record: Regional Learning Sessions: South America Regional Learning Session

December 5, 2025

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)

Upcoming

About

A committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will conduct a consensus study that will seek to upgrade the scientific literature by recommending improvements to the processes used to correct errors in scientific articles, including editorial expressions of concern, errata, corrigendum, retractions, and other actions. The committee will examine international practices, as the scientific research enterprise is global. This session will provide a platform for experts and stakeholders across the South America Region to share perspectives on the challenges, barriers, innovations, and promising practices related to strengthening the correction of the scientific record.

The session will take place virtually on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (U.S. Eastern Standard Time, Washington, DC). Register to participate in the session, receive updates, and a notification of the report release expected in winter 2025.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Organizing Project

Corrections and Retractions: Upgrading the Scientific Record

Contact

Karla Hagan

correctionsandretractions@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

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

December 4, 2025

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM (ET)

Upcoming

About

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

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

Organizing Project

On Being a Scientist Panel on Collaborating Responsibly

Contact

Staff Team for the Study

OBAS@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

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 (ET)

Past

About

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

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Penny Gordon-Larsen, Szczepan Baran, Steven N. Goodman, Laura H. Greene, Nancy Kass, Billy M. Williams

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Introductions; statement of task; conflict of interest and bias discussion; outlines and resources

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

November 26, 2025

Organizing Project

On Being a Scientist Panel on Responsible Conduct and Stewardship of the Research Process

Contact

Staff Team for the Study

OBAS@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Webinar

Consensus Study on Corrections and Retractions - Upgrading the Scientific Record: Regional Learning Sessions: Asia-Pacific Regional Learning Session

November 12 - 13, 2025

Past

About

A committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will conduct a consensus study that will seek to upgrade the scientific literature by recommending improvements to the processes used to correct errors in scientific articles, including editorial expressions of concern, errata, corrigendum, retractions, and other actions. The committee will examine international practices, as the scientific research enterprise is global. This session will provide a platform for experts and stakeholders across the Asia-Pacific Region to share perspectives on the challenges, barriers, innovations, and promising practices related to strengthening the correction of the scientific record.

The session will take place virtually on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, from 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM (U.S. Eastern Standard Time, Washington, DC). This corresponds to Thursday, 13 November 2025 in most parts of the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions. For your convenience, you may verify the session time in your location using World Time Buddy. Register to participate in the session, receive updates, and a notification of the report release expected in winter 2025.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Organizing Project

Corrections and Retractions: Upgrading the Scientific Record

Contact

Karla Hagan

correctionsandretractions@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

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

November 3, 2025

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

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

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Kelvin Droegemeier, Roger Wakimoto, Kiana Aran, Cynthia M. Beall, Monica Dus, Kevin Gamache, Charles Johnson-Bey, Christopher Viggiani

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Statement of task; conflict of interest and bias discussion; discussion of outlines

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

November 07, 2025

Organizing Project

On Being a Scientist Panel on Openness and Security

Contact

Staff Team for the Study

OBAS@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Corrections and Retractions: Upgrading the Scientific Record - Working Group Meeting

October 31, 2025

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (ET)

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Nancy Chescheir
Mark Barnes

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Discussed chapter of report

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

November 07, 2025

Organizing Project

Corrections and Retractions: Upgrading the Scientific Record

Contact

Karla Hagan

correctionsandretractions@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Workshop

Rethinking Researcher Assessment and Incentives at U.S. Academic Institutions: A Workshop

October 28 - 29, 2025

Past

Agenda

Download the Agenda

Materials

Committee and Speaker Bios

About

This National Academies workshop will explore new approaches to expand the criteria for which researchers are assessed at U.S. academic institutions beyond traditional outputs such as grants, publications, and citation counts. The workshop will bring together professors, researchers, and administrators to explore effective strategies for implementing these changes at universities across the U.S.

Organizing Project

Rethinking Researcher Assessment and Incentives at U.S. Academic Institutions: A Workshop

Contact

Contact us

researcherassessment@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

The Strategic Council for Research Excellence, Integrity, and Trust: Meeting 14

October 27, 2025

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (ET)

Past

Agenda

Download the Agenda

About

The 14th meeting of the Strategic Council for Research Excellence, Integrity, and Trust will take place on October 27, 2025. Members of the public are invited to attend the open session from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM virtually.

Public Session:

Panel: Aligning the Use of AI with the Norms of Science

Moderator: Arthur “Skip” Lupia – Vice President for Research and Innovation, University of Michigan; Strategic Council member

Topics:

The Expanding Role and Impacts of AI on Research and Discovery

Speaker: Barbara Shinn-Cunningham – Glen de Vries Dean of the Mellon College of Science, Carnegie Mellon University

How AI is Transforming Scientific Research – Opportunities and Risks

Speaker: Rebecca “Becca” Willett – Professor of Statistics and Computer Science, University of Chicago and Faculty Director of AI, University of Chicago Data Science Institute

Accelerating Scientific Discovery with AI

Speaker: Prasanna Balaprakash – Director of AI Programs and Section Head, Data and AI Systems, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Effective Practices for the Use of AI Tools in Authorship and Peer Review

Speaker: Tiffany Leung – Scientific Editorial Director, JMIR Publications and Adjunct Associate Professor, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Organizing Project

The Strategic Council for Research Excellence, Integrity, and Trust

Contact

Jordan Graves

(202) 334-2868
JGraves@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Committee on Science, Engineering, Medicine, and Public Policy (Fall Meeting 2025)

October 22 - 23, 2025

Past

Agenda

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About

The Fall 2025 meeting of the Committee on Science, Engineering, Medicine, and Public Policy will be held on October 22 and 23.

Contact

Contact us

cosempup@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Corrections and Retractions: Upgrading the Scientific Record - Working Group Meeting

October 17, 2025

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (ET)

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Nancy Chescheir, Mark Barnes, Brandon Stell, Erin Rothwell

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Outline and details of report chapter

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

October 24, 2025

Organizing Project

Corrections and Retractions: Upgrading the Scientific Record

Contact

Karla Hagan

correctionsandretractions@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Webinar

Consensus Study on Corrections and Retractions - Upgrading the Scientific Record: Regional Learning Sessions: Europe Regional Learning Session

October 14, 2025

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (ET)

Past

About

A committee of the U.S National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will conduct a consensus study that will seek to upgrade the scientific literature by recommending improvements to the processes used to correct errors in scientific articles, including editorial expressions of concern, errata, corrigendum, retractions, and other actions. The committee will examine international practices, as the scientific research enterprise is global.

As part of this process, this session will provide a platform for experts and stakeholders across Europe to share perspectives on the challenges, barriers, innovations, and promising practices related to strengthening the correction of the scientific record. This session will take place virtually on Tuesday, 14 October 2025, from 2:00–5:00 PM CEST (Paris / Rome / Berlin / Amsterdam); 1:00–4:00 PM BST (London); 8:00–11:00 AM US Eastern Time (Washington, DC).

Additional Information

Organizing Project

Corrections and Retractions: Upgrading the Scientific Record

Contact

Karla Hagan

correctionsandretractions@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

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