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Engineering and Computer Science Ethics


In order to maintain high standards of conduct and uphold and advance the dignity of the engineering and computer science profession, engineers and computer science profession, engineers, computer scientists are committed to the following: exercising integrity and impartiality in the service of employers, clients, and the public; striving to increase competence in engineering and computer science while enhancing the prestige of the profession; and using knowledge and skill for the betterment of human welfare. Statements of standards for relations with the public, clients, and employers are available from technical societies and from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). The Grove School of Engineering is also affiliated with the Order of the Engineer, a nationwide organization open to engineering seniors, who accept an obligation to maintain high ethical standards in their professional and personal behavior.