Code of Conduct

TSM-Code of Conduct

TSM members and TSM-event participants are expected to foster an inclusive, cooperative environment where all are welcomed, open dialogue is encouraged, and all perspectives are appreciated. All TSM members and TSM-event participants are expected to abide by this Code of Conduct.

TSM members and TSM-event participants are expected to act in a professional, responsible, and courteous manner while engaged in TSM meetings, events, and activities. Unprofessional behavior, including disparaging comments and unwelcome conduct related to sex, race, national origin, color, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion, will not be tolerated. Consistent with its vision to connect individuals from various professional, cultural and educational backgrounds, TSM members and TSM-event participants should exercise sensitivity and respect in dealing with colleagues, and a recognition that what may be acceptable for one group of people or within a given culture may not hold true for another. If any TSM-member or TSM-event participant engages in unprofessional behavior, TSM leadership may take appropriate actions, ranging from a simple warning to the offender to expulsion from current and future TSM meetings and activities.

Promoting technical excellence is another core value of the TSM. TSM authors and co-authors are expected to adhere to the highest ethical standards with regard to abstract submissions, presentations, and publication. It is the responsibility of all authors to ensure the integrity of reported results, compliance to sponsoring organization policies, and the acknowledgment of contributors, funding organizations and institutions where the research was conducted.

TSM intent is to foster the respectful behavior embodied in the Code of Conduct. TSM leadership will be happy to assist with Code of Conduct concerns.