In recent years, U.S. Government agencies have strictly enforced export control regulations applicable to universities and research institutions, resulting in numerous investigations as well as civil and criminal sanctions at the institutional and individual levels. While ISU is committed to maintaining an open teaching and research environment that supports the global benefit of our academic and research endeavors, we also remain equally committed to upholding our responsibilities under export compliance regulations.
Export controls affect all scientific disciplines. The regulations speak to what materials, software, laboratory instruments, technology and technical data we can export out of the country, and at times limit access of individuals working in and/or visiting our research laboratories. These regulations also potentially affect what institutional research partners we work with during the course of our U.S.-based and international collaborations, how we disseminate research results and to whom, and what restrictions may apply to conducting research and traveling abroad.
To maintain compliance, we strongly encourage you to take advantage of the resources ISU provides. The Office for Research website identifies export requirements, responds to commonly asked questions about export control, and identifies “go-to” resources on campus who are knowledgeable about compliance. In addition, Deb Easterly, Assistant Vice President for Research and our Export Control Officer can answer questions. On behalf of the ISU leadership, thank you in advance for taking the time to understand and comply with these obligations.
