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Courtney Karmelita, DEd

The Pennsylvania State University

Dr. Courtney Karmelita, DEd, is Chief of Staff for Penn State’s Office for Research Protections, Research Integrity Officer, and Executive Director of Ethical Research and Outreach. She oversees Quality Assurance, Research Integrity, and Education and Outreach Program. She also oversees data management monitoring and compliance at Penn State, advancing data stewardship initiatives across the university. Dr. Karmelita recently presented at the Council on Government Relations on the responsible use of AI in research. She leads Penn State’s AI Ethics Framework Working Group and participates on other AI literacy and risk assessment committees.

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Compliance with the ORI Research Misconduct Final Rule Compliance with the ORI Research Misconduct Final Rule
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Identifies the key elements of the ORI Final Rule on Research Misconduct and explores how to implement these changes in institutional policies.

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On Research Podcast - Building Trust in Science: The Essential Role of Research Integrity Officers On Research Podcast - Building Trust in Science: The Essential Role of Research Integrity Officers
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Season 3 - Episode 6
This episode discusses why a culture of integrity matters now more than ever.

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How RIOs Can Proactively Address Issues BEFORE Research Misconduct Occurs How RIOs Can Proactively Address Issues BEFORE Research Misconduct Occurs
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Explores issues that lead to research misconduct and ways to develop trust with faculty and leadership.

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The Essential Guide to Forming a Research Integrity Standing Committee The Essential Guide to Forming a Research Integrity Standing Committee
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This webinar examines the key considerations, structures, and practical steps for forming a successful Research Integrity Standing Committee.

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Handling Allegations of Research Misconduct Handling Allegations of Research Misconduct
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This course provides a high-level overview of research misconduct definitions, procedures, and the roles and responsibilities of individuals who assist in the handling of an allegation.

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