Ethics and Engineering

'A professional - engineer, doctor, lawyer, or teacher - should have a well-rounded education, which teaches the technical expertise of the field, but also instructs the whole human being about the pleasures and responsibilities of being a contributing member of society.'         The most important part of any career is training. If you want to become anything from a cook to an astronaut, it is important that you know how to do your job. Education …

…left up to the professional, and so they must be given guidance on how to face these issues. A professional must be trained in skills outside their trade. Knowledge and responsibility are two things that should go hand and hand in professional's decisions. Public health and safety concerns, moral decisions, and the ability to communicate are all required of a contributing member of society. Better training is required to prepare future professionals for these situations.