< Engineering ethics is a misunderstood issue among practitioners. Although most electrical and computer engineers agree that general ethical principles should be followed, too few apply or are even familiar with the IEEE Code of Ethics. It is quite rare that the principles of engineering ethics are on the table when practitioners are making decisions and taking … [Read more...] about An ethical hangover: A young professional’s case
Behavioral sciences
Decentralized identifiers
Today, most of us have more accounts with corresponding usernames and passwords than we can count. Online banking, shopping, streaming, and social media, among other things, require the user to authenticate, or prove, their identity to utilize the provided service. Keeping track of a multitude of accounts becomes burdensome, and many of us turn toward the usage of weak or … [Read more...] about Decentralized identifiers
Designing your failure portfolio: Capacity building for lifelong learning
There are powerful quotes egging us on to embrace failure. LeBron James, a world-renowned basketball superstar, philanthropist, parent, and businessman, asserts, “You can’t be afraid to fail. It’s the only way you succeed.” Wayne Gretzky, a world-class hockey player, unequivocally states, “You miss 100% of shots you don’t take,” clearly conveying that one defaults to failure by … [Read more...] about Designing your failure portfolio: Capacity building for lifelong learning
Please feel free to fail
The most painful events in my life held the best lessons. I was eight when I lost my Dad. While rushing between clinics in two different cities, he crashed his car. My Dad was an ear, nose, and throat surgeon, a university professor, and a ground-breaking specialist in cochlear implants. I witnessed him consistently doing research while challenging himself with surgical cases … [Read more...] about Please feel free to fail
Success: Forged by values, decorated by failures
An event I experienced a few years ago tore down my perception of success and failure. It forced me to go through strong and stressful dilemmas, and I had to reconnect to my set of personal values and ethics to redefine success and recover. By sharing this event with you, just the way I experienced it, I hope you will understand how I felt and that it will help you understand … [Read more...] about Success: Forged by values, decorated by failures