Ethics for Engineers

1. Ethics for Engineers Professional Ethics

2. Scientific ethics that mankind should all abide • Scientists and engineers should not only have the interest and passion for creation, but also shoulder the social responsibility. • In S&T innovation, we should respect life (including that of mankind and other life). • In S&Tinnovation, we should respect the human rights fairly (including that among not just the contemporaries but also the different generations).

3. In S&Tinnovation, we should respect dignity of human (including those of different ethnic groups, genders, ages and with different beliefs). In S&Tinnovation, we should respect nature, protect eco-systems and environment, and realize harmonious coexistence and sustainable evolution between man and nature. Scientific Ethics

4. Commonality between ancient oriental philosophy and modern scientific ethics 2500 years ago, the Chinese philosopher Confucius (551 BC — 479 BC) put forward the following ethical norms: 仁— treasure life 义— treat people equally 礼— respect each other 智— encourage creation 信— be faithful and trustable

5. “to use one’s technical knowledge of things” Engineers serve all members of the community in enhancing their welfare, health and safety by a creative process utilizing the engineers knowledge expertise and experience What is “thinking like an engineer”?

6. The Code of Ethics is based on broad principles of truth, honesty, justice trustworthiness, respect an safeguard of human life and welfare, competence and accountability which constitute the moral values every member must recognize uphold and abide by. Institution of Engineers India - Royal Charters - 1997

7. “a convention between professionals” “a guide to what engineers may reasonably expect of one another” “a guide to what engineers may expect other members of the profession to help each other do” Why do we have codes of ethics?

8. Protects professionals from certain pressures Such as cutting corners By making it more likely that good conduct will not be punished Protects professionals from certain consequences of competition Legitimizes the profession Why obey one’s code?

9. National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) Code of Ethics Fundamental Canons Engineers, in the fulfillment of their professional duties, shall: 1. Hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public. 2. Perform services only in areas of their competence. 3. Issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner. 4. Act for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees.

10. 5. Avoid deceptive acts. 6. Conduct themselves honorably, responsibly, ethically, and lawfully so as to enhance the honor, reputation, and usefulness of the profession National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) Code of Ethics

11. ABET Code of Ethics of Engineers The Fundamental Canons 1. Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public in the performance of their professional duties. 2. Engineers shall perform services only in the areas of their competence. 3. Engineers shall issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner. 4. Engineers shall act in professional matters for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees, and shall avoid conflicts of interest.

12. 5. Engineers shall build their professional reputation on the merit of their services and shall not compete unfairly with others. 6. Engineers shall act in such a manner as to uphold and enhance the honor, integrity, and dignity of the profession. 7. Engineers shall continue their professional development throughout their careers and shall provide opportunities for the professional development of those engineers under their supervision ABET Code of Ethics of Engineers

13. National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Professional Codes of Ethics

14. … It has four sections ACM Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct Section 1: Fundamental ethical considerations Section 2: Specific ethical considerations Section 3: For people in leadership roles Section 4: Principles involving compliance with the code

15. Contribute to society and human well being (1.1) Obligation to protect fundamental human rights and to respect the diversity of all cultures. Minimize negative consequences of computing systems Must attempt to ensure that the products of their efforts will be used in socially responsible ways avoid harmful effects to health and welfare. avoid potential damage to the local or global environment ACM Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

16. . Avoid harm to others (1.2). Harm means injury or negative consequences Example: loss of information, property, property/environmental damage, etc. Strive to include features which discourage abuse in the investment world. Design systems so that time & effort is not wasted on overhead items such as the time it takes to purge viruses. Sometimes well intended actions may lead to harmful results.

17. Be honest and trustworthy (1.3) Do not make deceptive or false claims about the system Full discloser limitation and problems with the system! Sometimes following this one could get you not promoted or even fired … but you must be able to live with yourself.