1. Presented at the STEM Educator Professional Development Conference Heather W. Allen, Ph.D. Chair, Regional SRC/IRB STEM Education Outreach Programs University of New Mexico

2. Presentation and workshop included: Materials and training on the protection of student researchers and human research participants in pre-college student research. Immediately useful information on the ethical and safety issues involved. Topics included: Confidentiality; Proper use and protection of private or identifying information; Safety and risk assessment; Appropriate inclusions in the research plan; Procedures; and More. Offered for middle and high school teachers, as well as high school student researchers (grades 9-12).

3. Principal investigators are the most important component of human research protections. Best understanding of the research and underlying science. Primary contact for the research participants. Managers of the data. Best opportunity to put the interests of the participants first. This presentation and workshop was designed to ensure that upon completion, participants would: Have an increased understanding of why protection of subjects is so important; Have an appreciation for why students need to obtain review and approval for their studies; and Have an understanding of the basic tenets of human subjects protection.

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