Scientific Integrity Paul R Houser Stakeholder Meeting October

Scientific Integrity Paul R. Houser Stakeholder Meeting October 6, 2011 Paul R. Houser, Science Advisor

Scientific Integrity • March 2009: Presidential Memorandum on Scientific Integrity • Sept 2010: Secretarial Order 3305: Ensuring Scientific Integrity within the Department of the Interior • Dec 2010: Office of Science and Technology Policy Memorandum on Scientific Integrity • Feb 2011: Salazar Announces New Scientific Integrity Policy and Departmental Science Integrity Officer • Feb 2011: Deputy Interior Secretary announces DOI Policy, asks Bureaus to incorporate into Bureau policies • July 2011: Reclamation policy RLT and Public Review. • January 2012: Final Reclamation policy http: //www. doi. gov/news/pressreleases/Salazar-Announces -New-Scientific-Integrity-Policy-and-Designation-of. Departmental-Science-Integrity-Officer. cfm Paul R. Houser, Science Advisor

Goals of the policy • Decisions based on science and scholarship are respected as credible. • Science is conducted with integrity and excellence. • Sustain culture of scientific and scholarly integrity that is enduring. • Employees are proud to uphold the high standards and lead by example. • Establish scientific code of conduct. • Policy applies to all employees and volunteers, contractors, cooperators, partners, permittees, leasees, and grantees. http: //elips. doi. gov/app_dm/act_getfiles. cfm? relnum=3889 Paul R. Houser, Science Advisor

Code of Conduct 1. Advance science and scholarship for sound decision making 2. Communicate science clearly, honestly, objectively, thoroughly, accurately, timely. 3. Resource responsibility: equipment, funds, time, etc. 4. Adhere to laws and policies that protect natural and cultural resources 5. Avoid conflicts of interest. 6. Will not intentionally hinder the scientific activities or engage in scientific misconduct. 7. Differentiate among facts, personal opinions, assumptions, hypotheses, and professional judgment 8. Protect confidential and proprietary information 9. Assure data qualiy 10. Diligent documenting scientific records and data. … with more specific code for scientists, scholars and decision makers http: //elips. doi. gov/app_dm/act_getfiles. cfm? relnum=3889 Paul R. Houser, Science Advisor

Reporting and Resolving Allegations of Loss of Integrity • Allegations submitted in writing • Bureau Scientific Integrity Officer (BSIO) reviews allegation • Allegation must be significant departure from accepted practices of scientific community • Misconduct is intentional fabrication, falsification or plagiarism • Review panel may be convened • Corrective action by human resources and the appropriate manager/supervisor http: //elips. doi. gov/app_dm/act_getfiles. cfm? relnum=3889 Paul R. Houser, Science Advisor