1. Committee on Ethics (ETHX)
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Committee on Ethics (ETHX)
Report to Council, August 28, 2019
Judith N. Currano, Chair

2. ETHX Strategic Planning Outcomes
Vision: Leading a culture of ethics in chemistry
Mission: To provide and promote resources and activities that educate, guide, and recognize chemists in ethical decision making
Strategic goals:
By 2023, we will develop and disseminate five educational products for use by local sections
Develop collaborative programming on ethics with other groups both inside and outside of the ACS
Increase the members’ recognition of the value of ethics in their careers and its impact on society
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3. Ethical Issues of Importance to Members, by Percentage of Respondents
Q: Please indicate how important each of these ethical areas are.
(n=2509)
Data integrity
Safety and health
Accountability
Assignment of credit
Conflict of interest
Peer review
Data ownership
Respect
Intellectual property
Environmental stewardship
Employment
Research funding
Regulation
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Data provided by Edge Research
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4. Top Ethical Issues to which to Direct Resources
Q: Please rank order your top 3 ethics issues for which you would like to see more resources available #1 #2 #3
(n=2509)
Data integrity
Accountability
Safety and health
Environmental stewardship
Research funding
Employment
Peer review
Data provided by Edge Research
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