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...for the protection of human participants in research
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North Dakota State University is committed to protecting the rights, safety and welfare of all individuals participating in NDSU research projects. Research with human subjects is conducted in accordance with regulations of the Dept. of Health & Human Services, Food and Drug Administration, and other applicable agencies (see NDSU Policy #345). These protections ensure that: risks to participants are minimized, risks are reasonable in relation to benefits, recruitment procedures are fair, subjects are sufficiently informed and able to make a voluntary choice, their privacy and confidentiality are respected, and extra protections are in place for vulnerable groups.
NDSU holds an approved Federalwide Assurance (FWA) with the Office of Human Research Protections (DHHS). #FWA00002439, Expires April 24, 2011 FWA Terms |
The terms of the FederalWide assurance (FWA) specify that the NDSU Institutional Review Board (IRB) review or certify all applicable research prior to initiation to ensure protection of participants' rights and welfare. The IRB is comprised of NDSU faculty and members not otherwise affiliated with the university. Members possess varying experience and expertise in order to review the types of research conducted at NDSU. IRB Members are appointed by the Vice President for Research, Creative Activities, and Technology Transfer who serves as the Institutional Official. The board is also responsible for oversight of ongoing research, resolving participant concerns or problems, reports of noncompliance, as well as providing education and guidance on research participant protections to the NDSU research community.
“Internet Research from Surveys to Social Computing: Ethical Issues and Practical Advice” - invited speaker to NDSU - September 14, 2009.
Watch presentation by Joseph A. Konstan, Ph.D.,
Distinguished McKnight University Professor,
Department of Computer Science and Engineering,
University of Minnesota.
October 09 Newsletter
Last updated: October 13, 2009
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