The March Ethical Dilemma: Open specifications
There is concern expressed within engineering circles that the number of U.S. patents being filed by U.S. manufacturers has been declining. As noted by the president of a leading patent, trademark and copyright association, “fewer than half of U.S. patents issued will be going to U.S. inventors...
The February Ethical Dilemma: Permit or not
Engineer Greg, an environmental engineer employed by the state environmental protection division, is ordered to draw up a construction permit for the construction of a power plant at a manufacturing facility. He is told by a superior to move expeditiously on the permit...
The January Ethical Dilemma: Knowing More Than She Reveals
The Board has had occasion to consider the issue of falsification or misrepresentation of academic or professional qualifications on a number of occasions. The issue of falsification or misrepresentation of academic...
The December Ethical Dilemma: Employer Violation
Adam becomes aware of this practice and calls a "hotline" publicized in a technical publication and reports his employer's activities...
The November Ethical Dilemma: Joint Venture
Engineers Tom and Larry are in a joint venture in an engineering and construction management practice that provides civil and municipal...
The October Ethical Dilemma: Town Engineer
Harry, a professional engineer in private practice, has been retained by Edgetown as the town engineer. The Edgetown Planning Board...