A Student's Experience of Sexual Harassment from a Teaching Assistant Added08/07/2006 Updated01/19/2016 A letter describing a student's experience of sexual harassment by a teaching assistant. Contributor(s) Caroline Whitbeck Year 1991 Read More
ACM Code of Ethics http://ethics.iit.edu/ecodes/node/4875 Added11/18/2008 Updated06/29/2016 This code was created by a task force with a strong representation of philosophers and sociologists who teach computer ethics. This will link you to the latest version of the code in the Online Codes of Ethics Collection, which includes earlier versions of this code. You can also see other computer and information science codes of ethics in this collection. Read More
American Chemical Society The Chemical Professional's Code of Conduct http://ethics.iit.edu/ecodes/node/5661/ Added09/11/2015 Updated06/29/2016 First adopted in 1965, this code lays out the obligations of chemical professionals to the public, the science of chemistry, their colleagues, and the environment, among others. This will link you to the latest version of the code in the Online Codes of Ethics Collection, which includes earlier versions of this code. You can also see other physical and biological sciences codes of ethics in this collection. Read More
American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Code of Ethics of Engineers http://ethics.iit.edu/ecodes/node/5069 Added09/21/2015 Updated06/29/2016 Code of ethics of the ASABE. This will link you to the latest version of the code in the Online Codes of Ethics Collection, which includes earlier versions of this code. You can also see other engineering codes of ethics in this collection. Read More
American Society of Mechanical Engineers Code of Ethics of Engineers http://ethics.iit.edu/ecodes/node/6147 Added09/18/2015 Updated06/29/2016 Includes the Fundamental Canons.This will link you to the latest version of the code in the Online Codes of Ethics Collection, which includes earlier versions of this code. You can also see other engineering codes of ethics in this collection. Read More
Association for Computing Machinery Code of Ethics http://ethics.iit.edu/ecodes/node/4875 Added09/17/2015 Updated03/24/2016 Code of ethics for the Association for Computing Machinery. This will link you to the latest version of the code in the Online Codes of Ethics Collection, which includes earlier versions of this code. You can also see other computing codes of ethics in this collection. Authoring Institution Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Read More
B. F. Goodrich Air Force A7D Brake Problem Case Added02/16/2006 Updated02/04/2016 An overview of the historical B. F. Goodrich Air Force A7D Brake Problem case study maintained by the Texas A & M University. Authoring Institution Zachry Department of Civil Engineering-TAMU Ethics Year 1995 Read More
British Computer Society Code of Conduct for BCS Members http://ethics.iit.edu/ecodes/node/5248 Added03/10/2016 Updated04/06/2016 This will link you to the latest version of the code in the Online Codes of Ethics Collection, which includes earlier versions of this code. You can also see other computer and information sciences codes of ethics in this collection. Read More
Case Study: Memory Suppressor as Cognitive Enhancement Added02/14/2017 A member of a lab studying the beta-blocker, Propranolol, to treat soldiers with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is violently physically assaulted. The PI suggests the Propranolol treatment could be helpful and lab members reflect on the possible outcomes of such a choice. Author(s) Valerie Racine Contributor(s) Valerie Racine Karin Ellison Joseph R. Herkert Year 2016 Read More
Center for Professional Responsibility in Business and Society Website https://business.illinois.edu/responsibility/ Added01/10/2018 "The Center for Professional Responsibility in Business and Society leads the discussion about society’s expectations for a professional’s responsibility at both the individual and organizational level. It promotes the development of responsible professional behavior in ... Authoring Institution Center for Professional Responsibility in Business and Society Read More
Challenger O-Ring Data Analysis Added02/16/2006 Updated05/04/2016 This case provides an analysis of the O-ring data from the Challenger Disaster and argues for a launch scrub. Suitable for courses in applied statistics, material, and general engineering levels 1-4. Author(s) Joseph H. Wujek Authoring Institution Zachry Department of Civil Engineering-TAMU Ethics Year 1995 Read More
Challenger Space Shuttle Disaster Bibliography Added09/02/2015 Updated11/16/2016 A bibliography looking at engineering ethics, organizational, and policy aspects of the Challenger Space Shuttle Disaster. Author(s) Kelly Laas Contributor(s) Joseph R. Herkert Year 2015 Read More
Chemical A or B? Added01/19/2010 Updated01/08/2016 A scenario in which an engineering student attempts to innitiate a manufacturing process that will ensure the safety of company workers and is met with stiff resistance from management. Author(s) William J. Frey Authoring Institution Center for Ethics in the Professions at the University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez (CE-PRO) Year 2000 Read More
Company Interests and Employee Involvement in Community Added06/15/1992 Updated01/15/2016 Elizabeth Dorsey is an engineer at CDC, Inc. and is caught in a difficult situation when CDC plans are in opposition to a community group which she is a part of. Author(s) Michael Pritchard Contributor(s) Michael Pritchard Authoring Institution Center for the Study of Ethics in Society at Western Michigan University Year 1992 Read More
Council of Graduate Schools Project for Scholarly Integrity (CGS PSI) Resources http://www.scholarlyintegrity.org/Resources.aspx Added03/17/2010 Updated08/23/2015 The Council of Graduate Schools Project for Scholarly Integrity (CGS PSI) Resources page contains a wide range of materials for use in enhancing education in the responsible conduct of research and scholarly integrity, and allows users to do topical searches on preset as well as self-selected terms. The site also includes links to their free monthly newsletters and a blog on relevant topics. Read More
Dealing with a Costly Error Added06/25/1992 Updated01/05/2016 What to do when old friendship gets in the way of decision making. Author(s) Michael Pritchard Contributor(s) Michael Pritchard Authoring Institution Center for the Study of Ethics in Society at Western Michigan University Year 1992 Read More
Disposable Cartridges and Disposable Jobs Added01/26/2010 Updated09/07/2016 An engineer must make a choice between environmentally friendly design and keeping jobs in the community. Author(s) Iván Baigés Authoring Institution Center for Ethics in the Professions at the University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez (CE-PRO) Year 2000 Read More
Disposing of Toxic Waste Added06/15/1992 Updated02/04/2016 Just moments ago, Bryan's supervisor, Max Morrison, told him to dump half of the used coolant down the drain. Bryan knew the coolant was toxic, and he mentioned this to Max. But Max was not swayed. Author(s) Michael Pritchard Contributor(s) Michael Pritchard Authoring Institution Center for the Study of Ethics in Society at Western Michigan University Year 1992 Read More
Dissent about Nuclear Safety Added06/15/1992 Updated02/04/2016 Today Alison finds herself in a difficult situation. PNSRC is meeting to decide what to do about a heat exchanger problem. Alison is a single voice in a company meeting held to finalize an important decision. Should she speak up? Author(s) Michael Pritchard Contributor(s) Michael Pritchard Authoring Institution Center for the Study of Ethics in Society at Western Michigan University Year 1992 Read More
Engineers in the Workplace Bibliography Added08/17/2010 Updated09/02/2016 An annotated list of relevant references for engineers in a variety of settings. Includes subsections on Academia, Corporate Environments, Government Agencies, Military, Non-Profit Organizations, International Organizations, Consulting and Bidding, Engineer/Client Relationships and Whistleblowing. Author(s) Kelly Laas Read More