American Chemical Society Chemical Professional's Code of Conduct http://ethics.iit.edu/ecodes/node/5661 Added09/22/2015 Updated06/29/2016 Outlines the duties of chemical professionals. 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
Copyright@1998 Case of the Killer Robot Added02/28/2006Updated04/25/2016A synopsis and index of the documents in the Case of the Killer Robot, a detailed hypothetical scenario that combines elements of software engineering and computer ethics. The case consists of several FICTIONAL newspaper articles. Author(s) Richard G. Epstein Mike Melamed Contributor(s) Richard G. Epstein Year 1998 More Info
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
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
Coastal and Estuarine Federation Code of Ethics http://ethics.iit.edu/ecodes/node/3908 Added02/03/2017 Code of ethics of the Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation was adopted in 1991 and last updated in 2007. Year 2007 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
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
Engineering and Legal Issues Bibliography Added08/17/2010 Updated12/14/2016 This bibliography covers a number of legal issues that arrise in engineering. It includes subsections on Animal Subjects, The Bidding Process, Bribery and Extortion, Accessible Design, Environmental Laws, Expert Witnesses, Intellectual Property & Patents, Human Subjects in Research, Product Liability, Public Safety, and Standards. Author(s) Kelly Laas Year 2011 Read More
Engineers, Canada Guidelines on the Code of Ethics http://ethics.iit.edu/ecodes/node/5734 Added09/22/2015 Updated06/29/2016 The code of ethics and guidelines for interpreting the code from Engineers, Canada. 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
Ethics When Biocomplexity Meets Human Complexity (Role-Play Workshop) and Nanosilver Linings Case Added05/04/2016 Updated08/29/2016 This activity is considered an NAE Exemplar in Engineering Ethics Education and was included in a 2016 report with other exemplary activities. Exemplary features: Interactive and creative education approach; consideration of macroethics issues Why it’s exemplary: The ... Author(s) Kathleen Eggleson Joshua Dempsey Authoring Institution University of Notre Dame Year 2016 Read More
Exportation of Risk: The Case of Bhopal Added04/07/2001 Updated02/04/2016 engineering, science, natural sciences, environment, environmental ethics, sustainable development, cases, chemical engineering, ethics and economics, devoloping countries, safety, public safety, environmental issues, government agencies, corporate r This case examines the 1984 catastrophe arising from a chemical leak at a Union Carbide Corporation plant in Bhopal, India, which resulted in the death of as many as 3,000 and injury to thousands more, from the standpoint of exporting risk from industrialized to developing countries. The case, which includes comparisons with Bhopal's sister plant in Institute, West Virginia, considers the moral responsibility for preventing such tragedies on the part of multinational corporations, the governments of the industrialized nations where they are head quartered, and the governments of developing countries where they operate. The moral responsibilities of engineers and scientists working for these organizations are also considered. Deena Murphy-Medley, North Carolina State University. Author(s) Deena Murphy-Medley Year 2001 Read More
Hazardous Substances (RCR Role Plays) Added10/01/2009 Updated01/13/2016 Hazardous Substances, Chemicals One of nine role play scenarios developed by Michael Loui and C. K. Gunsalus. This page, on dealing with hazardous substances, includes the summary, real summary, and handouts to be given to various participants. The full role play instructions with discussion guidelines are included in pdf format. Author(s) Michael Loui C.K. Gunsalus Contributor(s) Michael Loui Year 2009 Read More
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Code of Ethics https://www.ieee.org/about/corporate/governance/p7-8.html Added11/18/2008 Updated06/29/2016 Like the ASME code, this one is very general. It is an aspirational code articulating ideals that IEEE members commit themselves to, but it does not address specific situations.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. Authoring Institution IEEE Read More
Leaking Waste Containers Added06/15/1992 Updated02/04/2016 ABC's chemical waste is stored in a warehouse at an off-site location. While inspecting the warehouse, engineer Scott Lewis notices several leaking drums. Author(s) James Jaksa Michael Pritchard Contributor(s) Michael Pritchard Authoring Institution Center for the Study of Ethics in Society at Western Michigan University Year 1992 Read More
Lighting Tower Collapse This case study excerpt from "The Structural Engineer's Standard of Care" Author(s) Joshua B. Kardon Year 2010 Read More
Nanosilver Linings Case and Workshop Materials Added06/21/2016Updated06/29/2016This is a role play workshop designed for ethics education of STEM graduate students. It primarily emphasizes societal-level macroethics related to decision-making related to commercial application of emerging nanotechnoloies, as opposed to microethics or responsible conduct of research (RCR). However, students will confront dilemmas at the level of individual contact through perspective-taking in acting as one of seven characters in a hypothetical, but realistic, case. Author(s) Kathleen Eggleson Joshua Dempsey Contributor(s) Kathleen Eggleson Year 2016 More Info
New Supervisor Policies Added06/15/1992 Updated01/05/2016 engineering ethics cases, discussion cases, safety, lying, deceit Chief engineer of Axtell's Installation Division, Howard Hanson implements a new policy which may be necessary. A situation arises for two engineers which makes them question how necessary the policy is. 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
NIH Update on the Requirement for Instruction in the Responsible Conduct of Research http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-10-019.html Added12/02/2009 Updated08/23/2015 This NIH Notice updates NIH policy on RCR instruction. The purpose is also to "convey some of the consensus best practices that have evolved in the research training community over the past two decades, and to provide access to additional information that may be useful to institutions and individuals in meeting their obligations under NIH policy." Note that "While on-line courses can be a valuable supplement to instruction in responsible conduct of research, online instruction is not considered adequate as the sole means of instruction. A plan that employs only online coursework for instruction in responsible conduct of research will not be considered acceptable, except in special instances of short-term training programs (see below), or unusual and well-justified circumstances." Read More
Occupational Health Added06/15/1992 Updated12/08/2015 Don Hayward is employed as a chemical engineer at ABC Manufacturing. Although he does not work with hot metals himself, he supervises workers who are exposed to hot metals eight hours a day, five days a week. Don becomes concerned when several workers develop respiratory problems and complain about "those bad smelling fumes from the hot metals". When Don asks his superior, Cal Brundage, about air quality in the workplace, the reply is that the workplace is in full compliance with OSHA guidelines. Author(s) Michael Pritchard Contributor(s) Michael Pritchard Authoring Institution Center for the Study of Ethics in Society at Western Michigan University Year 1998 Read More