UPDATE – The Importance of Export Control
In the November issue of funding ActiviTEES you learned about Dr. J. Reece Roth, a retired engineering professor from the University of Tennessee. Dr. Roth was found guilty on 18 counts of conspiracy, fraud and violating the Arms Export Control Act. At the time of our first article Dr. Roth was awaiting sentencing for his crimes. Update…
July 1, 2009 Dr. Roth was sentenced to four years in prison for the export of “fifteen different ‘defense articles’ to a citizen of the People’s Republic of China.” U.S. Attorney Russ Dedrick stated “This case should send a stern warning to those who would betray the trust of our nation by violating the export control laws by providing our military information to foreign nationals.”
At TEES we realize that compliance issues can seem to get in the way of research. But please remember that the research administrators and compliance officials are working to not only keep TEES in compliance with federal regulations but also to protect you, the researcher. If you have any questions regarding Export Control contact Sean Rubino, TEES Compliance Officer at srubino@tamu.edu or (979) 458-7652.
For more information on Dr. Roth’s case visit:
http://www.fulbright.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=publications.detail&pub_id=3985&site_id=494&detail=yes
