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...

2023-06-20T10:29:34-04:00March 14th, 2022|Ethical Dilemma|13 Comments

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...

2023-06-20T10:31:48-04:00February 14th, 2022|Ethical Dilemma|9 Comments

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...

2023-06-20T10:34:25-04:00January 17th, 2022|Ethical Dilemma|10 Comments
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