The Obligation of the Engineer
the Stone Age, Human Progress has been spurred by the Engineering Genius. Engineers have m
ade usable Nature's vast resources of Materials and Energy for Humanity's Benefit.Engineer
s have vitalized and turned to practical use the Principles of Science and the Means of Te
chnology. Were it not for this heritage of accumulated experiences, my offorts would be fe
eble. As an engineer, I pledge to practice Integrity and Fair Dealing, Tolerance, and Resp
ect, and to uphold devotion to the standards and dignity of my profession, conscious alway
s that my skill carries with it the obligation to serve humanity by making best use of the
Earth's precious wealth.As an engineer, l shall participate in none but honest enterprise
s. When needed, my skill and knowledge shall be given without reservation for the public g
ood. In the performance of duty, and in fidelity to my profession, I shall give the utmost
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