Texas A&M University
Texas a & M University: The Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster [Pdf]
Although this is an instructor guide, there is much information here regarding the Challenger disaster. Students are instructed to consider the engineering ethics that came into question after the disaster. What could have been done...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Bees Are Master Pollinators
The study of biomimicry and sustainable design promises great benefits in design application. It affords means by which to promote cost-effective, resourceful, non-polluting avenues for new enterprise. These "blueprints" have existed...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Technology and Ethics
Investigate the meaning of ethics and morality as applied to technology and scientific advances. Research various issues related to scientific, technological and medical advances in the past decade and take a stand on each.
Texas A&M University
Texas A&m University: Ethics Case Studies
A collection of engineering ethics case studies, each offering background information and discussion points.
Other
Engineering Your Future Ohio: Challenger Case Study
Case study focuses on the decision made by engineers to launch the space shuttle in the conditions present on the morning of Challenger distaster. For this project, students participate in a mock trial surrounding whether the decision...
Other
National Academy of Engineering: Code of Ethics
Website provides links to engineering professional societies' ethical codes.
Other
National Academy of Engineering: Teaching Engineering Ethics
Website contains thirty-two cases that represent a wide variety of ethical issues that arise in the engineering practice. Each case study includes background information as well as expert commentary.