02/27/2025: LIVE INTERACTIVE WEBINAR, Public Interaction - The Third Fundamental Canon of NSPE's Code of Ethics - Second Repeat Presentation, Thursday, February 27, 2025, 12pm-1pm Eastern
This is a live, repeat presentation of a webinar that was originally offered on 10/22/2024. Attendees of the previously offered presentation, RV-W102224, will not receive CEU for attending the 02/27/2025 presentation.
The third fundamental canon of NSPE's Code of Ethics sates, "Engineers shall issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner." This seems like a fairly simple requirement, but what about honest differences in code interpretation? What about legitimate disagreements between engineers on methods, or even the application of scientific principles? What does it mean to be "objective"? These important issues will be explored by examining case studies and summarizing practical applications.
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Understand the importance of truth and objectivity in reports, statements, or testimony for public safety.
Explain the results of case studies where ethical dilemmas have been resolved with a focus on public welfare.
Identify differences in technical opinions that could be potentially harmful to public safety.
Establish a workplace atmosphere of honesty and integrity to advance public welfare.
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Dave Adams
Dave Adams has been practicing structural engineering since graduation from the University of California, San Diego in 1990. He is currently a Principal Associate with BWE in San Diego, CA, and continues to serve as a subject matter expert for the California engineer's licensing board (BPELSG). He regularly designs and details structures of all materials and collaborates with other engineers and draftspersons. Dave also investigates structural failures or damage for a variety of building types and has written comprehensive reports to summarize findings and retrofit recommendation. Mr. Adams is actively involved in the engineering community through committee membership, paper publication, and student mentoring.
1 hr. Webinar