Ethics Week (or Ethics Awareness Week) is an opportunity for all University System of Georgia institutions to highlight ethics on each respective campus. The schedule below includes both Georgia Tech and University System of Georgia programming. Scroll down for a schedule of events for Ethics Week 2026.
Visit an Ethics Week Table at GTRI
Friday, October 30
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
GTRI Headquarters and GTRI Cobb County Research Facility
We’re bringing Ethics Week directly to GTRI! In recognition of the unique demands and work environments facing our research faculty and staff, the Ethics and Compliance team will host pop-up outreach events at the GTRI 14th Street location and the Cobb County Research Facility.
Stop by to:
- Receive a quick overview of Georgia Tech’s Code of Ethics
- Pick up compliance and ethics resources
- Ask questions in a casual, conversational setting
- Grab a giveaway!
This outreach effort is designed to meet GTRI employees where they are offering visibility, access, and support without requiring a trip to main campus.
USG Chancellor's Ethics Awareness Week Event featuring Justice Harold Melton
Monday, November 2
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Georgia State University (location tbd) with virtual option
RSVP: USG Chancellor Event
Join the University System of Georgia for the Chancellor's Ethics Awareness Week event featuring Justice Harold Melton.
Ethics Week Student Tabling
Tuesday, November 3
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Ferst Walkway
Students are invited to stop by the Ethics Week table for fun, information, and giveaways! Participate in our Ethics Week voting activity, learn more about the ethics and compliance resources available at Georgia Tech, and pick up giveaways such as candy, t-shirts, notebooks, and water bottles while supplies last.
Pop Culture Ethics + Tabling
Wednesday, November 4
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Ferst Walkway
What can movies, television, music, social media, and other parts of pop culture teach us about ethics?
Stop by the Pop Culture + Ethics table to explore ethical questions through familiar scenarios from entertainment and everyday life. Students can participate in interactive activities, share their perspectives, learn more about ethical decision-making, and pick up Ethics Week giveaways such as candy, t-shirts, notebooks, and water bottles while supplies last.
Executive Leadership Ethics Training
Wednesday, November 4 and Thursday, November 5
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Exhibition Hall Kirkwood
Georgia Tech executive leaders will participate in Ethics Week training focused on ethical leadership, decision-making, and the responsibility leaders have in supporting an ethical and compliant workplace culture.
Research Ethics and Compliance: Who to Talk to and When?
Wednesday, November 4
10 a.m.
Virtual
RSVP: Research Ethics and Compliance: Who to Talk to and When?
Navigating research ethics and regulatory requirements can be challenging, especially when multiple offices, committees, and compliance processes are involved. This session provides a practical guide to understanding key research oversight functions and knowing where to turn for guidance at each stage of the research lifecycle.
Attendees will learn when to engage resources such as the Institutional Review Board (IRB), Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Trials, and other offices and committees within the Institute. This presentation will highlight common scenarios, potential pitfalls, and strategies for obtaining timely assistance.
Whether you are new to research or an experienced investigator, this session will help you confidently identify the right contacts, ask the right questions, and ensure your research remains ethical and compliant.
USG Ethics Awareness Week Best Practices Panel
The Next Chapter: Ethical Leadership in an Innovation Era
Friday, November 6
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Virtual
RSVP: USG Best Practices Panel (Virtual)
Join the University System of Georgia for its Ethics Awareness Week Best Practices Panel, The Next Chapter: Ethical Leadership in an Innovation Era. The virtual session will explore ethical leadership in an environment shaped by rapid innovation and change.
Continuing Education Credits Available
Ethics and Healthcare
Friday, November 6
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Kendeda Auditorium 152
RSVP Here: https://gatech.campuslabs.com/engage/event/12819299
This Ethics Week session, hosted by Dr. Jason Lesandrini (professor of PUBP 4630- Law, Medicine, and Ethics) will explore ethical considerations in healthcare and the complex decisions that can arise when balancing patient needs, professional responsibilities, institutional policies, and evolving healthcare practices.