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Integrity and Security

 

What is Research Integrity and Security?

We work with with students, faculty, and scientific colleagues to uphold the security and integrity of Mines research. We pride ourselves not only on our robust and diverse research portfolio but also on our approach to research – we hold ourselves to the highest standards in research conduct and reporting to protect the integrity of Mines research and national security. Explore the links below to learn about Mines’ approach to responsible research. For questions, please contact researchintegrity@mines.edu.

Statement of Commitment

The Mines Executive Team members are committed to research security, integrity and safety, and call on each of us to do our part.

Statement of Commitment Research Integrity Security and Safety Culture

Integrity & Security Info sheet

Research Integrity

Research Integrity

Research Misconduct, Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research (RECR), Authorship, Research Conflicts of Interest

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Research Security

Training, Foreign Talent Programs, Undue Foreign Influence, Operations Security, Research Conflicts of Interest

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Export Controls

International Travel, International Shipping, International Visitors and Research Collaborations

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Human Subjects Research

Getting Started, Required Training, Policy and Regulations, Resources, Frequently Asked Questions

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Research Safety Culture

Developing and maintaining a culture of research safety while pursuing scientific discovery is critical at Mines.

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Research Integrity and Security Committee

The RISC serves as an advisory body related to the research security and integrity practices of Mines.

Our Team

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Erin McCaffrey

Senior Research Integrity and Security Analyst

Erin McCaffrey

As a member of the Research Integrity and Security (RIS) team, Erin supports a number of programs across several critical areas. These include organizing and implementing training for Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research, planning and facilitating activities of the Human Subjects Review committee, screening for export controls and undue foreign influence, supporting international travel by Mines personnel in reviewing destinations and technology plans, creating and managing content for the RIS website, and advising faculty, staff, and students.

Prior to joining the Office of Research team at Mines in 2023, Erin was the Dean of the Library at Regis University and an academic librarian supporting digital initiatives and user experience, assessment, and research needs of students and faculty. Erin received an MLIS from Dominican University and a BA in Psychology from DePaul University.
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Heather Hobson

Research Security Analyst

Heather Hobson

Heather joined the Research Integrity and Security (RIS) team at Colorado School of Mines in 2024. Her work focuses on the security of sensitive research projects and ensuring cybersecurity accreditations for the school. She also advises on undue foreign influence and export controls. As a retired FBI Special Agent, Heather brings over 25 years of experience working criminal and national security matters to this role at Mines.

She earned a BA in Political Science from Iowa State University, MS in Strategic Intelligence from the National Intelligence University, and MS in Information Security from Regis University.
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Ralph Brown

Research Security Analyst