After examining the recent history and current state of research ethics, Caroline Whitbeck explores alternative strategies for understanding the problems in devising standards and competencies for contemporary research.

Cosponsored by: Office of the Chancellor, Office of the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and the Graduate College, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, The Council of Deans, The Center for Advanced Study, George A. Miller Endowment, George A. Miller Committee, School of Life Sciences, Department of Agricultural Engineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Department of Finance, Department of Food Sciences, Department of General Engineering, Department of Kinesiology, Department of Philosophy, Department of Psychology, Institute for Communications Research, Program for the Study of Cultural Values and Ethics, Women's Studies Program