Event Materials
June 2017 Presentation: State Universities' Sovereign Immunity in PTAB Trials
The document provides an in-depth analysis of the applicability of state sovereign immunity, as established by the Eleventh Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, to state universities in the context of Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) proceedings, particularly inter partes review (IPR). Historically, states have been shielded from certain types of patent litigation in federal courts absent their
June 2017 Presentation: Under Pressure Management Compliance
The document summarizes key points from a COGR (Council on Governmental Relations) meeting held in Washington, DC, focusing on the management, compliance, and costs associated with implementing NIST SP 800-171 standards at the University of Central Florida (UCF). It presents an overview of UCF's project portfolio related to these cybersecurity controls, noting significant growth between 2016
June 2017 Presentation: Continuing Challenges
The document provides a thorough overview of the historical evolution, current complexities, and ongoing challenges and opportunities associated with ClinicalTrials.gov, the primary U.S. registry and results database for clinical trials. Beginning with the system’s initial phase (1997-2000) and gradual regulatory build-up—including milestones such as the enactment of the FDAAA and subsequent ratif
June 2017 Presentation: Data IT UMBC
The document presents an overview of IT security practices and considerations for research data at UMBC, drawing on insights from the EDUCAUSE benchmarking initiative. EDUCAUSE’s annual data collection, supported in part by the Lumina Foundation, provides benchmarks on institutional technology maturity, with research computing and information security serving as focal areas for analysis. Results i
Under Pressure: Management, Compliance, and Cost of the Data/IT Enterprise
The document discusses the multifaceted challenges faced by higher education institutions in managing information security (InfoSec), compliance, and the associated costs within increasingly complex and constrained data/IT environments. Universities function like small cities, handling a broad array of sensitive data and operating with a heterogeneous mix of hardware and software while coping with
A Brief Introduction to CUI and NIST 800-171
The document provides an overview of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and the application of NIST Special Publication 800-171, focusing on the implications for research institutions and organizations that handle federally sourced sensitive data. CUI is defined as information requiring safeguarding or dissemination controls per applicable laws and policies but is not classified under execu
Under Pressure: Management, Compliance, and Cost of the Data/IT Enterprise
The document summarizes the proceedings of a panel discussion held during the June 2017 COGR (Council on Governmental Relations) Meeting, focused on the challenges faced by research universities in managing, ensuring compliance for, and controlling costs within their data and IT enterprises. The panel comprised senior leaders from noted research institutions, each providing insight into the comple
June 2017 Presentation: UIDP Updates
The document provides an overview of the University-Industry Demonstration Partnership (UIDP), emphasizing the contemporary significance of industry engagement in academic research and development (R&D). Citing 2013 NSF data, it notes that federal sources still constitute the majority (57%) of US academic R&D funding, while business/industry funds represent about 5-7% on average. It furthe
June 2017 Presentation: NSF - International Engagement
The document, presented by Rebecca L. Keiser, Head of the Office of International Science and Engineering at the National Science Foundation (NSF), outlines the objectives, criteria, budgetary context, and key programs associated with NSF’s international research engagement. International collaborations are emphasized as vital for accessing diverse expertise, facilities, and data, leveraging limit
