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{{Infobox department
| name = Scientific Department
| name = Scientific Department
| image = [[File:Scientific Department (Paragon) Logo.png]]
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| type = Civil
| type = Civil
| abbreviation = ScD
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| overseer = N/A
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| directorposition = [[List of Directors (Scientific Department) (Paragon)|Research Director]]
| directorposition = [[List of Directors (Scientific Department) (Paragon)|Research Director]]
| director = [[vasik30]]
| director = [[DJ_met04]]
| directorposition1 = [[List of Deputy Directors (Scientific Department) (Paragon)|Deputy Research Director]]
| directorposition1 = [[List of Deputy Directors (Scientific Department) (Paragon)|Deputy Research Director]]
| director1 = [[DJ_met04]]
| director1 = ''Vacant''
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The department's leadership transferred to [[LOUIEisKitted]], and during this time period changed various internal affairs of the department, including promotional requirements, document reforms, and internal restructure.  
The department's leadership transferred to [[LOUIEisKitted]], and during this time period changed various internal affairs of the department, including promotional requirements, document reforms, and internal restructure.  


A primary change that the [[LOUIEisKitted]] administration made to the department was the addition of the [[Deputy Research Director]] role to the department, providing the current Research Director with an additional Security Class 4 individual to assist them in departmental executive affairs while remaining under the purview of the Research Director. Additionally, the administration formed the [[Specialized Research Team (Paragon)|Specialized Research Team]], which was a group of researchers of the department inducted into the division to conduct research at a higher level of excellence, and complete matters not normally done by the general departmental staff.
A primary change that the [[LOUIEisKitted]] administration made to the department was the addition of the [[Deputy Research Director (Paragon)|Deputy Research Director]] role to the department, providing the current [[Research Director (Paragon)|Research Director]] with an additional Security Class 4 individual to assist them in departmental executive affairs while remaining under the purview of the Research Director. Additionally, the administration formed the [[Specialized Research Team (Paragon)|Specialized Research Team]], which was a group of researchers of the department inducted into the division to conduct research at a higher level of excellence, and complete matters not normally done by the general departmental staff.


Once this position was added, [[NotNlkko]] was selected to serve as the first Deputy Research Director.  
Once this position was added, [[NotNlkko]] was selected to serve as the first Deputy Research Director.  
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==== NotNlkko Administration ====
==== NotNlkko Administration ====
[[NotNlkko]] was then chosen to become the third Research Director. Under the [[NotNlkko]] administration, the department carried on the effect from [[LOUIEisKitted]], and brought minor changes to the department's internal structure.  
[[NotNlkko]] was then chosen to become the third [[Research Director (Paragon)|Research Director]]. Under the [[NotNlkko]] administration, the department carried on the effect from [[LOUIEisKitted]], and brought minor changes to the department's internal structure.  


[[NotNlkko]] was selected to serve as a Site Director for [[Paragon]], in a similar effect to his predecessor. They were inducted into the O5 Council. They now serve as the Overseer of the Scientific Department.
[[NotNlkko]] was selected to serve as a Site Director for [[Paragon]], in a similar effect to his predecessor. They were inducted into the O5 Council. They now serve as the Overseer of the Scientific Department.


==== Thenameis_User Administration ====
==== Thenameis_User Administration ====
[[Thenameis User]] was then selected to serve as the fourth Research Director. Under their leadership, the department changed various policies, additions to duties of the department, and other utilities and products.
[[Thenameis User]] was then selected to serve as the fourth [[Research Director (Paragon)|Research Director]]. Under their leadership, the department changed various policies, additions to duties of the department, and other utilities and products.


It is currently unknown of the exact date, but the [[Specialized Research Team (Paragon)|Specialized Research Team]] was removed from the department in effort to provide more duties for department members.
It is currently unknown of the exact date, but the [[Specialized Research Team (Paragon)|Specialized Research Team]] was removed from the department in effort to provide more duties for department members.


There were rumors under their administration that the [[Audit & Accountability Committee (Paragon)|Audit & Accountability Committee]] had an open Administrative Inquiry on [[Thenameis_User]], causing turmoil amongst various departmental individuals. This caused the resignation of [[Thenameis_User]] as the Research Director.
There were rumors under their administration that the [[Audit & Accountability Committee (Paragon)|Audit & Accountability Committee]] had an open Administrative Inquiry on [[Thenameis_User]], causing turmoil amongst various departmental individuals, however there are no confirmed sources. This caused the resignation of [[Thenameis_User]] as the Research Director.


==== vasik30 Administration ====
==== vasik30 Administration ====
[[vasik30]] was then selected to serve as the Research Director.
[[vasik30]] was then selected to serve as the [[Research Director (Paragon)|Research Director]].


Their term is still on-going.
Their term concluded with a resignation letter<ref>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qINJlRWkyP96r5rOvRHqQuASZiYeNbSnJ8bFEqbUwOc/edit</ref> citing various claims on their own behalf and that of the administration.
 
==== DJ_met04 Administration ====
[[DJ_met04]] was then selected to serve as the [[Research Director (Paragon)|Research Director]].
 
Their term is on-going.
 
== Departmental Structure ==
The Scientific Department's structure from most senior to least senior is as follows:
 
=== Overseer ===
The Scientific Department Overseer is the individual responsible for general oversight and executive direction over the department as a whole. The Overseer is responsible for working alondside the Research Director on strategic, long-term goals and solutions.
 
The Overseer holds a '''Central Command'''/'''Security Class 5''' position within the [[Special Containment Procedures Foundation (Paragon)|Foundation]].
 
=== Research Director ===
The Research Director is the individual responsible for direct oversight and leadership of the department as a whole. The Research Director is responsible for working alongside their Central Command colleagues and the Overseer on strategic, long-term goals and solutions. The Research Director also plays a crucial role in enforcing and making policy for the department.
 
The Research Director holds a '''Central Command'''/'''Security Class 4''' position within the [[Special Containment Procedures Foundation (Paragon)|Foundation]].
 
=== Deputy Research Director ===
The Deputy Research Director is the group of individuals responsible for assisting the Research Director in the leadership of the department as a whole. The Deputy Research Director is responsible for ensuring that the department is overseen and managed in an efficient matter, working closely with the Overseer and Research Director. A Deputy Research Director may also serve as an Interim Research Director in special cases when in the absence of the Research Director.
 
The Deputy Research Director holds a '''Central Command'''/'''Security Class 4''' position within the [[Special Containment Procedures Foundation (Paragon)|Foundation]].
 
=== Research Manager ===
The Research Managers are the individuals responsible for assisting Central Command in leadership, overseeing the department's operations and command team, and working on and/or delegating projects to their subordinates. Research Managers typically serve various sub-roles, with each role overseeing a various field of the department. Examples include test management, provost to Lead Researchers, Board Chair to Research Superivsors, and other less-signifigant roles.
 
A Research Manager holds a '''High Command'''/'''Security Class 3''' position within the [[Special Containment Procedures Foundation (Paragon)|Foundation]].
 
=== Research Supervisor ===
The Research Supervisors make up the main administrative board for the department. Research Supervisors are important to legislative actions, carrying out administrative actions, and overseeing the department alongside the rest of their superior commands. They are also responsible for hosting events and completing assignments from their superiors.
 
A Research Supervisor holds a '''Medium Command'''/'''Security Class 2''' position within the [[Special Containment Procedures Foundation (Paragon)|Foundation]].
 
=== Lead Researcher ===
The Lead Researchers make up the junior command of the department. Lead Researchers are primarily responsible for enforcing policy and ensuring that events are hosted frequently, grading test log submissions, and serving as role models for the rest of the department.
 
A Lead Researcher holds a '''Junior Command'''/'''Security Class 2''' position within the [[Special Containment Procedures Foundation (Paragon)|Foundation]].
 
=== Senior Researcher ===
Senior Researchers are the most senior individuals within the department. They are granted the highest testing clearance within the department. Senior Researchers are meant to be role models for other department members. Senior Researchers are also responsible for assisting command in hosting events (serving as co-host/s).
 
Senior Researchers hold a '''Security Class 1''' position within the [[Special Containment Procedures Foundation (Paragon)|Foundation]].
 
=== Researcher ===
Researchers are the second-most senior individuals within the department. Researchers are granted a moderate testing clearance level within the department. Researchers are also responsible for assisting command in hosting events (serving as co-host/s).
 
Researchers hold a '''Security Class 1''' position within the [[Special Containment Procedures Foundation (Paragon)|Foundation]].
 
=== Junior Researcher ===
Junior Researchers are junior members of the department. They are granted with various clearances with testing, and members who have passed their internship within the department, and granted more overall freedom.
 
Junior Researchers hold a '''Security Class 1''' position within the [[Special Containment Procedures Foundation (Paragon)|Foundation]].
 
=== Research Intern ===
Research Interns are students who have passed their academic phase of their departmental career. They are granted minimal testing access, and primarily responsible for completing their internship.
 
Research Interns hold a '''Security Class 1''' position within the [[Special Containment Procedures Foundation (Paragon)|Foundation]].
 
=== Research Student ===
Research Students are new members of the department that have no testing access. Their main responsibility is to complete their academic phase of their departmental career.
 
Research Students hold a '''Security Class 0''' position within the [[Special Containment Procedures Foundation (Paragon)|Foundation]].


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Latest revision as of 03:23, 3 January 2024

Scientific Department
Information
TypeCivil
AbbreviationScD
Formed21 March 2022
DivisionsN/A
GroupOpen link
Group Id6650221
Leadership
OverseerN/A
Research DirectorDJ_met04
Deputy Research DirectorVacant

The Scientific Department (ScD) is a civil department of Paragon.

They are the central department responsible for elaborative efforts in the field of research. Composed of an elite team of individuals, their work consists of research efforts with SCP anomalies, site characters (or referred to as lore actors), and documentation of effects from the aforementioned.

The Scientific Department's central hub[1] houses all general information regarding the department, including documents, policy, and additional attachments to various components of this article.

Departmental History

Departmental Administration History

Shaharizard Administration

The department was commissioned on 21 March 2022 alongside various other departments of the SCPF. The department was under the direction of Shaharizard, along with LOUIEisKitted and TMxtthew as Security Class 3 Research Supervisors.

LOUIEisKitted Administration

The department's leadership transferred to LOUIEisKitted, and during this time period changed various internal affairs of the department, including promotional requirements, document reforms, and internal restructure.

A primary change that the LOUIEisKitted administration made to the department was the addition of the Deputy Research Director role to the department, providing the current Research Director with an additional Security Class 4 individual to assist them in departmental executive affairs while remaining under the purview of the Research Director. Additionally, the administration formed the Specialized Research Team, which was a group of researchers of the department inducted into the division to conduct research at a higher level of excellence, and complete matters not normally done by the general departmental staff.

Once this position was added, NotNlkko was selected to serve as the first Deputy Research Director.

LOUIEisKitted was selected to serve as a Site Director for Paragon, and was inducted to the O5 Council. They now serve as the Chairman of the Council.

NotNlkko Administration

NotNlkko was then chosen to become the third Research Director. Under the NotNlkko administration, the department carried on the effect from LOUIEisKitted, and brought minor changes to the department's internal structure.

NotNlkko was selected to serve as a Site Director for Paragon, in a similar effect to his predecessor. They were inducted into the O5 Council. They now serve as the Overseer of the Scientific Department.

Thenameis_User Administration

Thenameis User was then selected to serve as the fourth Research Director. Under their leadership, the department changed various policies, additions to duties of the department, and other utilities and products.

It is currently unknown of the exact date, but the Specialized Research Team was removed from the department in effort to provide more duties for department members.

There were rumors under their administration that the Audit & Accountability Committee had an open Administrative Inquiry on Thenameis_User, causing turmoil amongst various departmental individuals, however there are no confirmed sources. This caused the resignation of Thenameis_User as the Research Director.

vasik30 Administration

vasik30 was then selected to serve as the Research Director.

Their term concluded with a resignation letter[2] citing various claims on their own behalf and that of the administration.

DJ_met04 Administration

DJ_met04 was then selected to serve as the Research Director.

Their term is on-going.

Departmental Structure

The Scientific Department's structure from most senior to least senior is as follows:

Overseer

The Scientific Department Overseer is the individual responsible for general oversight and executive direction over the department as a whole. The Overseer is responsible for working alondside the Research Director on strategic, long-term goals and solutions.

The Overseer holds a Central Command/Security Class 5 position within the Foundation.

Research Director

The Research Director is the individual responsible for direct oversight and leadership of the department as a whole. The Research Director is responsible for working alongside their Central Command colleagues and the Overseer on strategic, long-term goals and solutions. The Research Director also plays a crucial role in enforcing and making policy for the department.

The Research Director holds a Central Command/Security Class 4 position within the Foundation.

Deputy Research Director

The Deputy Research Director is the group of individuals responsible for assisting the Research Director in the leadership of the department as a whole. The Deputy Research Director is responsible for ensuring that the department is overseen and managed in an efficient matter, working closely with the Overseer and Research Director. A Deputy Research Director may also serve as an Interim Research Director in special cases when in the absence of the Research Director.

The Deputy Research Director holds a Central Command/Security Class 4 position within the Foundation.

Research Manager

The Research Managers are the individuals responsible for assisting Central Command in leadership, overseeing the department's operations and command team, and working on and/or delegating projects to their subordinates. Research Managers typically serve various sub-roles, with each role overseeing a various field of the department. Examples include test management, provost to Lead Researchers, Board Chair to Research Superivsors, and other less-signifigant roles.

A Research Manager holds a High Command/Security Class 3 position within the Foundation.

Research Supervisor

The Research Supervisors make up the main administrative board for the department. Research Supervisors are important to legislative actions, carrying out administrative actions, and overseeing the department alongside the rest of their superior commands. They are also responsible for hosting events and completing assignments from their superiors.

A Research Supervisor holds a Medium Command/Security Class 2 position within the Foundation.

Lead Researcher

The Lead Researchers make up the junior command of the department. Lead Researchers are primarily responsible for enforcing policy and ensuring that events are hosted frequently, grading test log submissions, and serving as role models for the rest of the department.

A Lead Researcher holds a Junior Command/Security Class 2 position within the Foundation.

Senior Researcher

Senior Researchers are the most senior individuals within the department. They are granted the highest testing clearance within the department. Senior Researchers are meant to be role models for other department members. Senior Researchers are also responsible for assisting command in hosting events (serving as co-host/s).

Senior Researchers hold a Security Class 1 position within the Foundation.

Researcher

Researchers are the second-most senior individuals within the department. Researchers are granted a moderate testing clearance level within the department. Researchers are also responsible for assisting command in hosting events (serving as co-host/s).

Researchers hold a Security Class 1 position within the Foundation.

Junior Researcher

Junior Researchers are junior members of the department. They are granted with various clearances with testing, and members who have passed their internship within the department, and granted more overall freedom.

Junior Researchers hold a Security Class 1 position within the Foundation.

Research Intern

Research Interns are students who have passed their academic phase of their departmental career. They are granted minimal testing access, and primarily responsible for completing their internship.

Research Interns hold a Security Class 1 position within the Foundation.

Research Student

Research Students are new members of the department that have no testing access. Their main responsibility is to complete their academic phase of their departmental career.

Research Students hold a Security Class 0 position within the Foundation.

References