A recent report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) entitled "Export Controls: Agencies Should Assess Vulnerabilities and Improve Guidance for Protecting Export-Controlled Information at Universities" is a positive discussion about universities' efforts to inform themselves and become knowledgeable about export controls.

Export Controls is a link to an MIT website that offers information about the multi-faceted body of law and regulations governing the export of sensitive items, which can affect a University in many different and unexpected ways.

Here is a link from the U. of Michigan research website entitled "Export Control Regulations and Restrictions on Access by Foreign Nationals", Export Law Overview, that is very informative and gives a good overview of the issues involved.

Export Control Resources CLICK HERE  This document is a list of resources also from the University of Michigan and offers a variety of resources on this subject from FAQs to a Quick Guide to Export Law and University Issues. 

ITAR/EAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR):  This link refers to export restrictions from the U. of Hawaii and it gives a complete explanation about regulations that prohibit the unlicensed export of specific technologies for reasons of national security or protection of trade and may involve prior permission allowing foreign nationals to participate in the research.