The sustainability ethic has been identified by the United Nations as a “blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future” and is broadly expressed in economic, social, and environmental dimensions. As regards engineering practice and the public interest, the NSPE Code of Ethics for Engineers states that “Engineers are encouraged to adhere to the principles of sustainable development in order to protect the environment for future generations.” This two-hour presentation explores ethical challenges and opportunities of sustainable engineering work and will consider real-life examples from selected case study opinions of the NSPE Board of Ethical Review.

PRESENTER: William D. Lawson, P.E., Ph.D., D.GE., F.NSPE (ret’d), Murdough Center for Engineering Professionalism

William D. Lawson, P.E., Ph.D. is a licensed professional engineer with over 40 years’ experience in engineering education and practice. Recently retired from Texas Tech University as Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, Dr. Lawson’s creative activities encompass engineering consulting, technical research on geotechnical applications in transportation, and interdisciplinary study of professionalism, ethics, and trust/ trustworthiness in professional-client relationships. His career has been characterized by excellence and innovation in teaching, award-winning scholarship and sponsored research, and professional service at the national, regional and local levels.

This session counts towards professional ethics requirement for PE license renewal.

A zoom link will be sent out one-day prior to the webinar.  

Presentation will be December 4, 2024 at Noon CST.