Category Archives: Professional Engineers Licensing
Civil Engineer Ethical Issue: Rescue Vs. Demolition
On June 24, Champlain Towers South, a 12-story condo building in Surfside, suddenly collapsed. Water penetration and corrosion of the reinforcing steel have been cited as the possible reasons for the collapse. These issues were noted in 2018 and nothing had been done to fix the issues. Now civil engineers are facing an ethical… Read More »
Make Ethics A Part Of Your Professional Engineer Job Search
The economy is picking up and college students are getting ready to graduate, which means many Florida residents are ramping up their job searches. Many will soon be looking for professional engineer positions. This is a good career option for many people, as jobs will likely be plentiful. This means that if you’re looking… Read More »
Autonomous Weapons And Ethical Engineering
Artificial intelligence has become commonplace in our society. Social media, Google searches, smart home devices (such as Amazon Echo) and banking tools are things that we use every day that incorporate some degree of artificial intelligence. Professional engineers are also working to create autonomous devices, such as vehicles and weapons. Weapons in the form… Read More »
Professional Engineer’s License Suspended for Illegally Certifying Red Light Cameras
When it comes to engineering, there are many rules and ethics involved. Professional engineers are required to be licensed in the state in which they work. If they’re not properly licensed, they could face penalties such as fines and license loss. This is the case for a professional engineer from North Carolina. In 2019,… Read More »
Microsoft Works With Engineers to Create AI Ethics Checklist
When professional engineers create new products, they often don’t know how to do their job ethically. They often don’t receive any guidelines from higher-ups. Ethics is a subject that is just starting to be taught in schools, so professional engineers who have been around for decades are often unsure what changes need to be… Read More »
Facebook Hires New Director to Deal With Ethics in Engineering, Design
With new advances in technology comes responsibility. Many individuals and companies often do not take ethics into consideration when they create new products. This is especially true when dealing with software, apps and other digital media. These products can still cause harm, even though there may not be physical damages involved. Misuse of a… Read More »
Engineering Ethics in Artificial Intelligence
In the 1980s and 1990s, artificial intelligence conjured images of robots and maybe even killer machines. Today, artificial intelligence is not such a scary prospect. It is used by just about everyone. It can be found in smartphones (such as Apple iPhones’ Siri), automobiles (Tesla is a popular example), entertainment (such as Netflix) and… Read More »
New Grant for Duke University Will Incorporate Ethics in Engineering
Most engineering programs at the college and university level prepare students for the basics of engineering, as well as advanced methods and tools. One thing that these programs overlook is ethics. Ethics should be part of every holistic engineering programs, but unfortunately, it’s not. Engineering impacts the lives of everyone, but students are not… Read More »
Professional Engineer Files Complaint After Boeing Refuses Safety Upgrades
Many companies create budgets and do things to help cut back on expenses. That’s why layoffs are common. After all, operating a business can be quite costly. However, when cutbacks come at the expense of consumer safety, then it becomes an ethics issue. Ethical issues can happen in any company and any industry, but… Read More »
Ethical Choices in the Engineering Field Not Always So Clear
In 2003, when the Space Shuttle Columbia deteriorated, it was determined that the cause was a piece of foam. This piece of foam collided into a wing, causing a hole. Atmospheric gases leaked into the hole, killing all seven astronauts on board. Professional engineers are always creating new products and road improvements. While the… Read More »
