SIRC Investigator Series, March 2025
Presenter: Nikki Lewis, Ph.D.
Ethical
behavior is an important aspect of professional research, which makes helping
our students understand considerations for integrity an important part of their
development process. The power dynamic of the mentor-mentee relationship can
impact this learning process and should also be considered. In this session, we
will discuss considerations for teaching and modeling ethical behavior for
undergraduate trainees in a research setting.
Dr.
Nikki Lewis is a collegiate associate professor and the research methods
instruction lead for the Honors College at Virginia Tech. Her service to the
university includes membership on the advisory board for the Office of
Undergraduate Research, faculty fellow for the Forging Interest in Research and
Engagement (F.I.R.E.) Starters Program sponsored by the Fralin Life Sciences
Institute, and positions on conference and symposium planning committees where
students can present their research work to the university.
