The document details the agenda and logistical information for the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) meeting held in Washington, D.C. from February 28 to March 1, 2019. Attendees were encouraged to secure accommodations and complete registration requirements ahead of the meeting, with specific deadlines highlighted. The meeting convened leaders and experts from academic, governmental, and nonprofit sectors to address prominent issues affecting research institutions. Key agenda items included advancing partnerships between nonprofits and research institutions, with sessions focusing on initiative updates, intellectual property, technology transfer, and process streamlining.
Notable discussions featured high-level speakers such as Dr. Kelvin Droegemeier, Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, and Dr. Rush Holt, CEO of AAAS, who addressed the landscape of science policy under the current administration. The program also tackled U.S. government concerns regarding foreign influence on research, highlighting actions by the NIH and legislative responses. Additional sessions were dedicated to efforts to reduce administrative burdens in animal research, measures to combat sexual harassment in STEM fields, and issues surrounding confidentiality in addressing research misconduct. Exclusive sessions for COGR members allowed for in-depth discussion of committee-relevant topics, including implementation of sexual harassment provisions and facility and administrative (F&A) cost issues. The event provided opportunities for professional exchange through panel discussions, community feedback, and networking activities.
