Engineering Professionalism

Engineering Professionalism

Author: Ulrik Jørgensen

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2016-11-25

Total Pages: 301

ISBN-13: 9463007520

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"The research presented in this book provides analytical frameworks and case studies on engineering practices in education and professional work. The studies are inspired by practice theory as well as science and technology studies. The contributions demonstrate how these practices mutually dependent in co-construction processes in different domains of engineering. In order to demonstrate these essentially dynamic features, the empirical material is aimed at unravelling the interrelatedness of educational and work practices in engineering and analysing them as inherently situated in order to understand how engineering professionalism is produced. The studies are motivated by the following questions: How can we understand different engineering practices and how do they relate?Which dimensions facilitate transitions between educational practices and work practices?Where is engineering professionalism learned and the engineering ‘mindset’ constituted?How does engineering professionalism change in response to societal challenges? The studies focus on the responses to societal challenges in education and professional work settings. The outcomes show how engineering has responded to challenges concerning environment, energy, sustainability, design, user interactions, community engagement and entrepreneurship. This has been done through the identification of codes of meaning and the institutions that frame the translation from challenges to professional responses. How these responses are performed within engineering professionalism is crucial for the societal role of engineering.The concluding chapter synthesizes the answers to these questions and the lessons learned from attempts to develop engineering in the different settings studied. It highlights the linkages among them, drawing on findings and details from the individual chapters as well as the literature in which they are situated, showing how the different sites interact and produce specific representations and frameworks central to engineering professionalism."


Ethics and Professionalism in Engineering

Ethics and Professionalism in Engineering

Author: Richard H. McCuen

Publisher: Broadview Press

Published: 2011-03-22

Total Pages: 253

ISBN-13: 1770481265

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The rapid pace of technological change constantly gives rise to new ethical dilemmas, and engineers must be as well versed in societal values and ethics as they are in the technical concepts of their disciplines. Ethics and Professionalism in Engineering provides a practical introduction for engineering students that emphasizes ethical decision-making. McCuen and Gilroy situate engineering ethics in the wider context of business and environmental ethics and guide students through case studies emphasizing value conflicts often encountered in engineering.


Engineering Professionalism and Ethics

Engineering Professionalism and Ethics

Author: James H. Schaub

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 1983-02-02

Total Pages: 584

ISBN-13:

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A balanced, thought-provoking series of selected readings on professionalism and ethics in engineering. Addresses such topics as the concept of professionalism; education and maintenance of competence; registration; the role of professional and technical societies; professional autonomy; engineers' responsibilities for the social effects of engineering practice; whistle-blowing; and the formulation and enforcement of codes of ethics. Includes case studies of the ethical dilemmas faced in engineering practice, compilations of major codes of engineering ethics, and references for further reading.


Engineers and Their Profession

Engineers and Their Profession

Author: John Dustin Kemper

Publisher:

Published: 1982

Total Pages: 334

ISBN-13:

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Rev. ed. of: The engineer and his profession. 2nd ed. 1975. Includes bibliographical references and index.


Introduction to the Engineering Profession

Introduction to the Engineering Profession

Author: M. David Burghardt

Publisher: Prentice Hall

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13:

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An introduction to the field for beginning engineering students, offering an historical perspective and information on technical careers in disciplines such as automotive, chemical, ceramic, materials, and petroleum engineering. Emphasizes the importance of social and political awareness and ethics


Professional Practice in Engineering and Computing

Professional Practice in Engineering and Computing

Author: Riadh Habash

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2019-03-18

Total Pages: 453

ISBN-13: 0429511345

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This book has been developed with an intellectual framework to focus on the challenges and specific qualities applicable to graduates on the threshold of their careers. Young professionals have to establish their competence in complying with multifaceted sets of ethical, environmental, social, and technological parameters. This competence has a vital impact on the curricula of higher education programs, because professional bodies today rely on accredited degrees as the main route for membership. Consequently, this four-part book makes a suitable resource for a two-semester undergraduate course in professional practice and career development in universities and colleges. With its comprehensive coverage of a large variety of topics, each part of the book can be used as a reference for other related courses where sustainability, leadership, systems thinking and professional practice are evident and increasingly visible. Features Identifies the values that are unique to the engineering and computing professions, and promotes a general understanding of what it means to be a member of a profession Explains how ethical and legal considerations play a role in engineering practice Discusses the importance of professional communication and reflective practice to a range of audiences Presents the practices of leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, safety and sustainability in engineering design Analyzes and discusses the contemporary practices of project management, artificial intelligence, and professional career development.


Engineering, Business & Professional Ethics

Engineering, Business & Professional Ethics

Author: Simon Robinson

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2007-02-19

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 1136405984

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Engineering, as a profession and business, is at the sharp end of the ethical practice. Far from being a bolt on extra to the ‘real work’ of the engineer it is at the heart of how he or she relates to the many different stakeholders in the engineering project. Engineering, Business and Professional Ethics highlights the ethical dimension of engineering and shows how values and responsibility relate to everyday practice. Looking at the underlying value systems that inform practical thinking the book offers a framework for ethical decision-making. Covering global corporate responsibility to the increasing concern for the environment within the engineering business, the book offers ways in which value conflict can be handled. Integrating practice, value and diversity the book helps to prepare the engineer for the ethical challenges of the 21st century. This book is essential reading for all students on courses accredited by the Engineering Council e.g. Civil, Chemical, Mechanical and Environmental Engineering who need to be aware of ethics. Also of interest to practicing engineers and professionals such as Sustainability Managers and Community Workers involved in engineering projects. The authors have worked together in the area of engineering, professional and business ethics for many years and are all members of the National Centre for Applied Ethics at the University of Leeds.


Confessions of a Recovering Engineer

Confessions of a Recovering Engineer

Author: Charles L. Marohn, Jr.

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2021-08-26

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 1119699258

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Discover insider secrets of how America’s transportation system is designed, funded, and built – and how to make it work for your community In Confessions of a Recovering Engineer: Transportation for a Strong Town, renowned speaker and author of Strong Towns Charles L. Marohn Jr. delivers an accessible and engaging exploration of America’s transportation system, laying bare the reasons why it no longer works as it once did, and how to modernize transportation to better serve local communities. You’ll discover real-world examples of poor design choices and how those choices have dramatic and tragic effects on the lives of the people who use them. You’ll also find case studies and examples of design improvements that have revitalized communities and improved safety. This important book shows you: The values of the transportation professions, how they are applied in the design process, and how those priorities differ from those of the public. How the standard approach to transportation ensures the maximum amount of traffic congestion possible is created each day, and how to fight that congestion on a budget. Bottom-up techniques for spending less and getting higher returns on transportation projects, all while improving quality of life for residents. Perfect for anyone interested in why transportation systems work – and fail to work – the way they do, Confessions of a Recovering Engineer is a fascinating insider’s peek behind the scenes of America’s transportation systems.