On Tech Ethics with CITI Program
Discusses a broad range of technology ethics topics. Hosted by Daniel Smith, Associate Director of Content and Education at CITI Program. New episodes every month. Learn more at about.citiprogram.org.
On Tech Ethics with CITI Program
Ethical and IRB Considerations for Virtual Reality Research - On Tech Ethics
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CITI Program
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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Discusses the unique ethical challenges virtual reality raises for research, including participant risk, consent, privacy, and institutional oversight.
Our guest today is Myra Luna-Lucero, who is the Research Compliance Director at Teachers College. Her contributions to academia span a diverse array of topics, including studies on student motivation within STEM disciplines and advancing ethical research practices.
Additional resources:
- CITI Program’s Tech Ethics solution: https://about.citiprogram.org/solutions/tech-ethics/
- CITI Program’s course catalog: https://about.citiprogram.org/course-catalog
Episode Introduction
Myra’s Role & Why VR Raises New Questions
How VR Is Used in Research
What Makes VR Ethically Different
Physical & Psychological Risks of VR
Informed Consent in VR Studies
Privacy & Data Governance
IRB Review Considerations
Strengthening Study Design
VR + AI & Third-Party Tools
Resources & Next Steps for IRBs
Episode Closing
