About this event

Join NSF Program Officer Dr. Jason Borenstein to discuss the new Ethical and Responsible Research (ER2) program. The event will include a brief introduction to NSF and the Social, Behavioral, and Economic (SBE) Directorate. Then, we will discuss the ER2 funding opportunity and program goals. Dr. Borenstein will also offer details about the application process for this opportunity and for NSF, generally.

The Ethical and Responsible Research (ER2) program aims to support fundamental research about what constitutes or promotes responsible and ethical conduct of research (RECR). The ER2 program seeks to encourage science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) researchers, practitioners and educators at all career stages to conduct research with integrity and to educate others about RECR. Research questions of interest to the program could address ethical issues involving diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, bias, culture, transparency and mentoring or other interpersonal behaviors in research environments. 

About the Presenter:

Dr. Jason Borenstein is a program director within the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE).  His primary responsibility is being part of the team that oversees the Ethical and Responsible Research (ER2) program at NSF.  The ER2 program involves a partnership across the agency’s eight Directorates and its Office of International Science and Engineering.

Dr. Borenstein has extensive experience serving in both faculty and administrative roles in academia.  He has a range of scholarly publications, and has served in various roles for professional organizations and journals. His research interests include robot and artificial intelligence ethics, engineering ethics, research ethics, and bioethics.

Additional information

• Attendance type: Virtual – No in-person attendance is required.
• Cost: Free, must register in advance
• Event type: Training & Workshops, Professional Development