Why integrate ethics in engineering?
Technology not only shapes society, but it is shaped by society too. Therefore, engineering ethics should be twofold.
Integrating a technical feasibility debate - a new approach to engaging students in ethics in engineering
We have developed a debate activity which appears to work very well, minimising the amount of assessment, maximising feedback and engagement, and exposing the students to a wide range of...
Universal and inclusive co-design of the built environment and the transportation systems
Every citizen must have the same equality of opportunities in using spaces because the existence of an accessible built environment is fundamental to guarantee vitality, safety, and sociability.
How to integrate ethics into a module or course
Ethics can and should be embedded into most modules in a natural way, giving as much or as little time to it as necessary.
Case enhancement: Choosing to install a smart meter
This enhancement is for an activity found in the Dilemma Part two, Point 1 section of the case: “Technical integration – Undertake an electrical engineering technical activity related to smart...
Case enhancement: Developing a school chatbot for student support services
This enhancement is for an activity found in point five of the Summary section of the case study Developing a school chatbot for student support services.
Engineering Ethics: Launching new toolkit content
Join us for an introduction to the new engineering ethics resources available in our Engineering Ethics Toolkit. This event is free and open to both EPC members and non-members.
Engineering Ethics Toolkit - Contributor feedback questionnaire
We would very much appreciate it if you could answer a few questions about your experience of the creation and submission process, the toolkit itself, and our future plans. Your...
Spotlight on ethics: Water wars: managing competing water rights
What responsibilities do engineers have to fellow employees, the community, and the environment?
Why the STEM teacher shortage is our problem (and what we can do about it)
Join us as we hear how the shortage of engineers is down to the shortage of Engineering students, which is down to a shortage of teachers. We'll explore how this...
CDIO EU and UK Regional Meeting
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TU Dublin: CREATE Research Group Seminar
Come along and hear about three Erasmus + Engineering Education Projects currently ongoing by CREATE researchers in TU Dublin. Everyone welcome! To register please complete the registration form to receive...
Creativity isn’t about novelty – it’s about difference
We often talk about Engineers as problem-solvers, but what if there is no problem, you just want to make things better. Dennis Sherwood, author of a new book on creativity...
Blog: Engineering inclusive outcomes is a question of ethics
Prof Dawn Bonfield explains how the decisions engineers make on a daily basis can have significant consequences for underrepresented and disadvantaged groups in society.
Blog: Engineering Ethics Toolkit case studies in action at TEDI-London
Prof Mike Bramhall reflects on how and why he incorporated the EPC's engineering ethics case studies into his teaching at TEDI-London.