Alan Rossiter
Executive Director, External Relations, UH Energy, University of Houston
Many people equate engineering ethics and engineering law. However, while law is one dimension of it, engineering ethics is much more. Most importantly, it is about the way we live and treat others in the context of our profession. In this session, we explore these two distinct facets of engineering ethics – law and life – and illustrate them with examples and case studies.
In last year’s session, we explored the roots of ethics, and the relationship between law and ethics. In our new program, we present examples of enforcement actions by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers & Land Surveyors, showing how engineers can fall foul of the Texas Engineering Practice Act and Board Rules. We also consider how ethical considerations can and should affect professional relationships, irrespective of legal considerations.