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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
“Through its Ethics and Member Conduct Committee, IEEE aims to: foster awareness on ethical issues; promote ethical behavior amongst those working within IEEE fields of interest; create a world in which engineers and scientists are respected for exemplary ethical behavior.” Review the IEEE Code of Ethics.
National Academy of Engineers (NAE)
“Founded in 1964, the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) is a private, independent, nonprofit institution that provides engineering leadership in service to the nation. The mission of the National Academy of Engineering is to advance the well-being of the nation by promoting a vibrant engineering profession and by marshalling the expertise and insights of eminent engineers to provide independent advice to the federal government on matters involving engineering and technology.”
Within the NAE
“The overarching mission of Center for Engineering, Ethics and Society (CEES) is to engage engineering leaders in examining the ethical and societal challenges of engineering and bringing them to the attention of the engineering profession and society.”
Online Ethics Center
“The Online Ethics Center (OEC) is maintained by the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) and is part of the Center for Engineering, Ethics, and Society (CEES). The CEES started in April 2007 and plans conferences and other research and educational activities under the direction of the CEES advisory group.”