Category Archives: Professional Engineers Licensing
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 »
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 »
