In practice when we are faced with an ethical dilemma, we seldom think it through from first principles. We usually draw on existing experience and past judgments. Making a sound ethical judgment is ...

Helping another student commit an act of academic dishonesty. Allowing someone to copy your quiz answers, or use your work as their own are examples of abetting. Claiming as your own the ideas, words, ...

The dictionary defines ethics as "The science of human duty; the body of rules of duty drawn from this science; a particular system of principles and rules concerning duty, whether true or false..." ...

A new Code of Ethical Conduct for engineering professionals comes into force on 1 July. Institution of Professional Engineers (IPENZ) Chief Executive Susan Freeman-Greene says the Code sets out ...

According to its mission statement, the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) is an organization that “serves the public through the promotion and advancement of engineering ...

Any engineering artifact—a bridge, software or something seemingly as simple as an electrical switch—can unintentionally cause harm. So engineering students need to think about the ethical aspects of ...

If you are inspired by the promise of science and technology, and aware of the inherent risks, there is a place for you here. We focus on the contemporary philosophical issues of engineering and ...

Enjoyable, high-quality research can only be conducted when everyone feels safe, secure, and supported. All Geoscience community members are thus required to maintain a discrimination-free and ...