HMS Med-Sci 302, Section 025D. Professor Gabriel Kreiman
Fall 2024
Responsible conduct of science
As scientists, we have a responsibility to protect the integrity of the research enterprise and to support a respectful, inclusive scientific community.
Class Modules
01
Principles and practices of rigorous and reproducible research
What do we mean by reproducibility? Why should we care? How can we ensure reproducibility?
02
Scientific misconduct
What constitutes misconduct? Why do people misbehave? How should institutions deal with scientific misconduct?
03
Identity and the scientific community
Who can and should do science? How can we welcome others’ work?
04
Incentive structures and their influence on the scientific enterprise
How should scientific success be incentivized? How can we foster excellence without succumbing to the negative effects of incentive structures?
05
Authorship and publication
Who should be an author in a scientific publication? Does the order matter? How do we report different scientific contributions?
06
Engaging in society as a scientist and science communication
How do we communicate science to lay audiences without sacrificing accuracy? How can we engage non-experts in discussions about the consequences of scientific discoveries?