Understanding U.S. Export Control Regulations:
How the Rules Impact UT’s Research Community

September 25, 2008
ACE 2.402
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Kay Ellis, MHR
Associate Director and Export Controls Officer
Office of Sponsored Projects, The University of Texas at Austin

Purpose:

The seminar will provide an understanding of rules and regulations associated with export controls and their real-world application at UT-Austin. Participants will gain an understanding of the federal environment that is driving the need for more stringent protection of information.

Selected presentation highlights:

• What is covered and not covered under the export control regulations
• How the regulations affect research projects
• Export control issues regarding travel outside the U.S.
• Government concerns about the destination country, organization, or individual
• Shipping items outside the U.S.
• How foreign graduate students are affected by the export regulations
• The penalties for unlawful export and disclosure
• The procedures we have in place to protect you AND the University

Who should attend?

• Faculty
• Research Scientists
• Postdoctoral Fellows
• Graduate Students
• Research Administrators

Cost:  Free

Registration:

Seating is limited. Please send an e-mail to evmota@austin.utexas.edu to confirm your slot.