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An ethical hangover: A young professional’s case

May 24, 2024 by Andrew Brei, Seppo J. Ovaska

< 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

Designing your failure portfolio: Capacity building for lifelong learning

June 28, 2022 by Pamela Bhatti; Srini Tridandapani

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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

June 28, 2022 by Naeimeh Najafizadeh

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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

June 28, 2022 by Stamatis Dragoumanos

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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

An introduction to failure

June 28, 2022 by Greg Linton

Welcome to failure. It’s a concept that most of us are very familiar with via direct experience. At some point in our lives, we will encounter failure—often because of something we or someone else has done or, possibly, because of something that wasn’t done at all. Failure can have a profound and dramatic effect on our lives, individually and collectively. It can be a source of … [Read more...] about An introduction to failure

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IEEE Potentials Magazine is the publication dedicated to undergraduate and graduate students and young professionals. IEEE Potentials explores career strategies, the latest in research, and important technical developments. Through its articles, it also relates theories to practical applications, highlights technology’s global impact, and generates international forums that foster the sharing of diverse ideas about the profession.

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