ORP Events

January 15, 2026
504 ECoRE Building
11:00 am
This session is a joint offering between the College of Engineering and the Office for Research Protections. During this presentation, Dr. Courtney Karmelita, Research Integrity Officer, will examine ...
January 16, 2026
via Zoom
1:00 pm
Description: The IRB Protocol Training provides step-by-step guidance on how to develop a protocol for submission to the IRB. This training focuses on the content of a protocol. For training on how to...
January 16, 2026
via Zoom
10:00 am
Description: The CATS Safety Submission Training gives an overview of how to create and submit a protocol to the IBC for review. Participants will learn: The basic steps to create and submit a biosaf...
January 21, 2026
via Zoom
12:00 pm
"Good Enough" Data Management, offered by: Dr. Alaina Pearce, Assistant Research Data Management Librarian, University Libraries No pre-registration is necessary. SARI Credit given. Please note: in or...
January 21, 2026
via Zoom
9:00 am
The 'Now What?' iSMART series provides ongoing development, support, and peer mentorship for Penn State research staff and faculty teams. All experience levels and positions are welcome. Please visit ...
January 22, 2026
via Zoom
2:30 pm
Description: The CATS Safety Submission Training for Radioisotope Users gives an overview of how to create and submit a radiation safety protocol to the UIC or RSC for review. Participants will learn:...
January 23, 2026
via Zoom
10:00 am
Description: This training will provide a high-level overview of working with the IRB at Penn State. We will cover IRB structure, general information about Penn State IRB, and useful information about...
January 27, 2026
via Zoom
1:00 pm
Detecting Generative AI and Misinformation (University Libraries), offered by: Denise Wetzel, Science and Engineering Librarian, Assistant Librarian, University Libraries Registration Link - https://s...
January 27, 2026
via Zoom
3:00 pm
Description: This 30-minute presentation provides a high-level overview of the Single IRB process. “Single IRB” in this case refers to the process and requirements for multi-site research studies (tha...
January 28, 2026
via Zoom
11:00 am
Ethical Guidelines for Data Collection and Maintenance in Surveys and Focus Groups, offered by: Dr. Amanda Ferrara, Senior Research Operations Manager; and Renee Kotch, Senior Program Manager, Survey ...
January 30, 2026
via Zoom
10:00 am
This 1-hour workshop will be presented by the Research Integrity Officer (RIO) who will discuss key concepts from the pre-reading and will review select comprehension exercises (from the reading). Add...
February 2, 2026
via Zoom
11:00 am
Responsible Use of AI in Research, offered by: Dr. Courtney Karmelita, Chief of Staff, The Office for Research Protections, Executive Director, Ethical Research and Outreach No pre-registration is nec...
February 5, 2026
via Zoom
2:30 pm
Description: This training will provide a high-level overview of working with the IRB at Penn State. We will cover IRB structure, general information about Penn State IRB, and useful information about...
February 10, 2026
via Zoom
1:30 pm
Description: The CATS Safety Submission Training gives an overview of how to create and submit a protocol to the IBC for review. Participants will learn: The basic steps to create and submit a biosaf...
February 12, 2026
via Zoom
2:30 pm
Description:  The CATS IACUC Submission training gives an overview of how to create and submit a protocol to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee for review. Participants will learn the bas...
February 13, 2026
via Zoom
12:00 pm
Navigating Conflicts of Interest: Best Practices for Research Integrity, offered by: Jessica Hoffman, Director, Conflict of Interest, Office for Research Protections; Dr. David Geiser Professor of Myc...
February 17, 2026
via Zoom
1:30 pm
Description: The CATS Safety Submission Training for Radioisotope Users gives an overview of how to create and submit a radiation safety protocol to the UIC or RSC for review. Participants will learn:...
February 18, 2026
via Zoom
2:30 pm
Description: This training will provide a high-level overview of working with the IRB at Penn State. We will cover IRB structure, general information about Penn State IRB, and useful information about...
February 18, 2026
12:00 pm
This is a one-hour Zoom presentation by the Office for Research Protections and a small panel of faculty members on how to establish good research practices/procedures. The discussion of best practi...
February 18, 2026
via Zoom
9:00 am
The 'Now What?' iSMART series provides ongoing development, support, and peer mentorship for Penn State research staff and faculty teams. All experience levels and positions are welcome. Please visit ...
February 19, 2026
via Zoom
9:30 am
Description: The IRB Protocol Training provides step-by-step guidance on how to develop a protocol for submission to the IRB. This training focuses on the content of a protocol. For training on how to...
February 20, 2026
via Zoom
11:30 am
Introductions to Ethics in Biorisk and Biosecurity in Animal Research, offered by: Ruth Dr. Ruth Nissly, Institutional Animal Care and Use Quality Assurance Specialist, Office for Research Protections...
February 26, 2026
via Zoom
3:00 pm
Description: This 30-minute presentation provides a high-level overview of the Single IRB process. “Single IRB” in this case refers to the process and requirements for multi-site research studies (tha...
March 5, 2026
via Zoom
2:30 pm
Description: This training will provide a high-level overview of working with the IRB at Penn State. We will cover IRB structure, general information about Penn State IRB, and useful information about...
March 6, 2026
via Zoom
12:00 pm
Clear Expectations, Better Research: The Role of Compacts, offered by: Dr. Daniela Zarnesu, Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Training, Penn State College of Medicine, Professor, ...
March 12, 2026
via Zoom
2:30 pm
Description: The CATS Safety Submission Training gives an overview of how to create and submit a protocol to the IBC for review. Participants will learn: The basic steps to create and submit a biosaf...
March 16, 2026
via Zoom
1:00 pm
Description:  The CATS IACUC Submission training gives an overview of how to create and submit a protocol to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee for review. Participants will learn the bas...
March 17, 2026
1:00 pm
Description: Join us for a focused, high-level overview of the disclosures required of Penn State faculty, including research faculty and teaching faculty. The presenter will briefly review the outsid...
March 18, 2026
via Zoom
9:00 am
The 'Now What?' iSMART series provides ongoing development, support, and peer mentorship for Penn State research staff and faculty teams. All experience levels and positions are welcome. Please visit ...
March 18, 2026
via Zoom
11:30 am
The Ethics of Protection: Navigating Cyber Security in Research, offered by: Laurie Ritzko, Security Operations Incident Responder, Office of Information Security; Rob Yoka, Consulting and Architectur...
March 20, 2026
via Zoom
10:00 am
Description: This training will provide a high-level overview of working with the IRB at Penn State. We will cover IRB structure, general information about Penn State IRB, and useful information about...
March 23, 2026
via Zoom
12:00 pm
This is a one-hour Zoom presentation with case studies offered by the University's Research Integrity Officer. Participants will learn: The difference between Professional Misconduct and Research Mis...
March 24, 2026
via Zoom
3:00 pm
Description: This 30-minute presentation provides a high-level overview of the Single IRB process. “Single IRB” in this case refers to the process and requirements for multi-site research studies (tha...
March 25, 2026
via Zoom
11:00 am
From Submission to Publication: Peer Review Demystified, offered by: Julie Lambert, Journals Manager; and Astrid Meyer, Editor, Penn State University Press No pre-registration is necessary. SARI Credi...
March 25, 2026
via Zoom
1:30 pm
Description: The CATS Safety Submission Training for Radioisotope Users gives an overview of how to create and submit a radiation safety protocol to the UIC or RSC for review. Participants will learn:...
March 26, 2026
via Zoom
11:00 am
Description: The IRB Protocol Training provides step-by-step guidance on how to develop a protocol for submission to the IRB. This training focuses on the content of a protocol. For training on how to...
April 1, 2026
via Zoom
2:30 pm
Description: This training will provide a high-level overview of working with the IRB at Penn State. We will cover IRB structure, general information about Penn State IRB, and useful information about...
April 7, 2026
via Zoom
2:00 pm
Description: The CATS Safety Submission Training gives an overview of how to create and submit a protocol to the IBC for review. Participants will learn: The basic steps to create and submit a biosaf...
April 10, 2026
via Zoom
11:00 am
Responsible Research with Integrity, offered by: Jenn Stewart, Responsible Conduct of Research Coordinator, Office for Research Protections No pre-registration is necessary. SARI Credit given. Please ...
April 14, 2026
via Zoom
9:00 am
This 1-hour Q&A workshop will be on how to establish successful research environments across disciplines. Some of the topics will include: outlining expectations for both advisers and trainees, s...
April 15, 2026
via Zoom
1:00 pm
Predatory Publishing (University Libraries), offered by: Kat Phillips, Nursing and Allied Health Librarian Registration Link - https://sites.psu.edu/gradlib/calendar_event/predatory-publishing/ SARI C...
April 15, 2026
via Zoom
9:00 am
The 'Now What?' iSMART series provides ongoing development, support, and peer mentorship for Penn State research staff and faculty teams. All experience levels and positions are welcome. Please visit ...
April 15, 2026
via Zoom
2:30 pm
Description:  The CATS IACUC Submission training gives an overview of how to create and submit a protocol to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee for review. Participants will learn the bas...
April 20, 2026
via Zoom
3:00 pm
Description: The CATS Safety Submission Training for Radioisotope Users gives an overview of how to create and submit a radiation safety protocol to the UIC or RSC for review. Participants will learn:...
April 21, 2026
via Zoom
2:00 pm
Description: This training will provide a high-level overview of working with the IRB at Penn State. We will cover IRB structure, general information about Penn State IRB, and useful information about...
April 22, 2026
via Zoom
11:30 am
Designing Your Life, offered by: Dr. Jennifer Nicholas, Director of Postdoctoral Affairs, Office of the Senior Vice President for Research No pre-registration is necessary. SARI Credit given. Please n...
April 23, 2026
via Zoom
2:00 pm
Description: This 30-minute presentation provides a high-level overview of the Single IRB process. “Single IRB” in this case refers to the process and requirements for multi-site research studies (tha...
April 24, 2026
via Zoom
1:00 pm
Description: The IRB Protocol Training provides step-by-step guidance on how to develop a protocol for submission to the IRB. This training focuses on the content of a protocol. For training on how to...
May 7, 2026
4 Shields Building (The Dreamery) PA, USA
12:30 pm
This in-person workshop will help faculty strengthen their mentoring capabilities by providing resources and guidance on cultivating healthy, mutually beneficial mentor-mentee relationships. You will ...
May 7, 2026
4 Shields Building (The Dreamery) PA, USA
9:30 am
This workshop offers training for faculty to become a Mentorship Matters Workshop Leader. The Mentorship Matters Workshops help faculty strengthen their mentoring capabilities by providing resources a...
May 20, 2026
via Zoom
9:00 am
The 'Now What?' iSMART series provides ongoing development, support, and peer mentorship for Penn State research staff and faculty teams. All experience levels and positions are welcome. Please visit ...