Radiation Safety Committee (RSC)- Introduction

Research projects that involve the use of radioactive material or radiation producing devices must be authorized by the Iowa State University Radiation Safety Committee (RSC).

RSC members are appointed by the Vice President for Research and Economic Development and Advanced Studies for terms of three years. The principal function of the RSC is to establish university policy for the safe use of radioactive materials and radiation-producing devices that comply with federal, state and local regulations.

Note that the use of animals in a research project also requires approval from the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.