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Psi Chi Eastern Regional Convention Program (2008)
Psi Chi Distinguished Lecturer

Can a Little Fabrication, Falsification or Plagiarism Really Ruin Your Day? Tales (and Lessons) From the Trenches
Date and Time: Friday, March 14, 2008; 12:30pm to 1:50pm 
Psi Chi Distinguished Lecturer
Peggy L. Fischer, PhD
Associate Inspector General for Investigations, National Science Foundation

So much to learn and so little time....why do ethics and making the right choices matter? Can a little cheating really hurt? An investigator from the Office of Inspector General at the National Science Foundation will discuss previous investigations into allegations against students and why the responsible conduct of research is important to your career both practically and ethically. The National Science Foundation Office of Inspector General (NSF OIG) is responsible for conducting investigations into allegations of research misconduct, fraud, waste and abuse related to NSF's programs and operations. Learn from others what mistakes to avoid and what to do if you spot trouble or it comes knocking at your door.

Peggy L. Fischer, PhD
Associate Inspector General for Investigations, National Science Foundation

Dr. Peggy L. Fischer is currently the Associate Inspector General for Investigations for the National Science Foundation and in that capacity, she manages the integrity efforts for the Office of Inspector General. She has been with the Foundation for 10 years, and before her current appointment, she was a senior scientist in the Office of Inspector General where she managed the research misconduct investigative case effort for the office. Her previous experience includes serving as a senior program officer for the National Research Council's Board on Biology and as the director of Research and Development for a biotechnology company. She held two postdoctoral positions after receiving her doctorate in cell biology.