Category Archives: Professional Engineers Licensing
Florida Polytechnic University Wins Grant to Develop Ethics in STEM Fields
When you think of the professional engineering field, ethics may not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, when professional engineers work on projects in the classroom or out in the real world, they have an obligation to focus on human health and well-being. A professional engineer’s priority should be on public… Read More »
Is Technology Out of Control? What Professional Engineers Need to Know
Professional engineers choose to work in the engineering industry because they can use their creativity to solve problems. They can create innovative products. They can change the world. While improving upon current products to make life easier and better is generally a good thing, sometimes it can lead to dangerous consequences. Engineering issues over… Read More »
Importance of a Professional Engineers License
Some professional engineers are unlicensed. This means that they did not complete the steps to become certified, which include two exams, a four-year degree and four years of experience. While some are able to obtain work without a license, doing so is very difficult. If you engage in activities that only a licensed professional… Read More »
Engineering Considered a High-Paying Career
Most college students want to graduate with a high-paying career. After all, many graduate with tens of thousands in student loan debt. When you think of a lucrative career, you may consider working as a doctor or lawyer. But what about a career as a professional engineer? There are many advantages to being an… Read More »
Engineer Ethical Dilemma: Will Robocars Decide Who to Hit and Kill?
Driverless vehicles will be ubiquitous on Florida’s roadways in a few years’ time. The engineers who have created these cars have all faced moral and ethical issues along the way. One common issue is the “trolley problem.” This involves creating “decider” software that will determine who to kill when faced with a real-world dilemma…. Read More »
Ethical Issues in Engineering: How Engineers Should Act
At your workplace, ethics is probably not something that you deal with, or even think about, on a regular basis. You may simply show up, do your assigned work, help customers and co-workers, go back home and repeat. If you think about it, though, every task you do may come with ethical issues. For… Read More »
Why is the Professional Engineering License Being Devalued?
Many people must have a license in order to work in their chosen career field. Doctors, therapists, pharmacists, veterinarians, dentists, architects, real estate professionals and even barbers need to be licensed to practice. Professional engineers—who are responsible for creating buildings, bridges and other structures that the public uses every day—also are required to be… Read More »
Why Ethics Education is Important for Engineers
Ethics is an important aspect of virtually any job—even for engineers. Engineers design objects that we use every day, from houses to roadways to bridges to buildings to cars. Safety is of utmost importance. When engineers design flawed items, they can face legal issues as well as get their license suspended or revoked. While… Read More »
