Code of Conduct
Prof. Sarma’s Albany Conversations provided a collegial, supportive environment where everyone, from students to Nobel Laureates, comfortably enjoyed presentations, discussions, drinks, meals, and shared housing. The Conversations were fruitful because participants adhered to widely recognized norms of mutual respect and professionalism.
Louisiana Tech University’s 12 Tenets identify characteristic traits that should guide the conduct of all students, faculty, staff, and visitors: Confidence, Excellence, Commitment, Knowledge, Integrity, Respect, Leadership, Loyalty, Enthusiasm, Caring, Hope, and Pride.
Scientific misconduct, harassment, discrimination, or abuse of power (verbal or otherwise) participating in the Next Gen Conversations Albany at Ruston that violates this implied Code of Conduct should be reported to a member of the Next Gen Conversations Organizing Committee and, as deemed necessary, reported to Louisiana Tech’s Title IX Coordinator and/or Campus or City Police.
Based on the Tenets of Tech and the expected Code of Conduct, the Organizing Committee reserves the right to deny anyone the privilege of registering, attending, or participating in the Next Gen Conversations. Individuals or groups attending a Conversation may be banned or ejected from specific sessions, talks, activities, or all remaining events without refund of any fees or the expectation of compensation for expenses incurred as a consequence of ejection.
Any appeals are to be directed to the Chair of the Next Gen Conversations Organizing Committee. The Chair’s decision to ban or eject an individual or group will be final, irrespective of any actual or perceived violation of the Code of Conduct.
Policies
The Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics does not allow the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) for generating images, data, or original text. GAI-guided revisions of original text are allowed with acknowledgment. All materials submitted for publication in the Book of Abstracts for the Next Gen Conversations must also adhere to any additional journal policies.
The Organizing Team, guided by the 12 Tenets of Tech, reserves the right to accept or reject any application or abstract for the Next Gen Conversation without specifying any particular reason.
As visitors to the Louisiana Tech University campus, all participants in the Conversation are subject to relevant Louisiana Tech policies, including those that apply to dormitories and housing.
Title IX Resources
Louisiana Tech University’s Title IX policies and resources can be found on the official Title IX website. Participants in the Next Gen Conversations are expected to familiarize themselves with these policies and to uphold the standards of conduct established by Louisiana Tech University.