This joint program of the Duquesne University Undergraduate Research Program for Undergraduates in Cellular and Microbiology, the University of Pittsburgh Departments of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering and Physics and Astronomy, and PTEI is designed to provide instruction in scientific ethics and the responsible conduct of research.

The day included addresses by invited speakers and student presentations of case studies and the ethical issues involved. Click on the topic area to see the student presentations.

Topic : The Thalidomide Tragedy

1. Christopher Miller
2. Ryan Ridenour
3. Shawn Bifano
4. Breck Sandvall





Topic: Abderhalden’s Defense Enzymes

1. Charlynn White
2. Katherine Johnson
3. Mona Adeli
4. Mira Yoon
5. Laura Magnelli





Topic: Robert Galley and The Discovery of the AIDS Virus

1. YaLonda Clemons
2. Tenisha Blackwell
3. Georges Bouobda
4. Jianxin Zeng (Jenny)





Topic: Cold Fusion

1. Elizabeth Chen
2. Daniela Aizpitarte
3. Mark Bucsek
4. Adam Kozemchak





Topic: Vehicle Crash Tests w/ Dummies vs. Human Cadavers

1. Stacy McDonald
2. Nakia Muhammond
3. Tracy Spirk
4. Christina Plannick





Topic: Participants in Research Studies

1. Shannon Prentiss
2. Ana Porras
3. Belita Opene
4. Evelyn Stevens