Engineer in

Society

Presented by Eng. Prabodha Jinasena

Additional General Manager
Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau

Society..Is it relevant to
Engineers?
We are Engineers
Engineers deal with Science and
Technology
No training in Sociology?
Sociological subjects relevant/not
Humaniti
relevant? Culture
Nature
es

Do these useful for Engineers .?

What is lacking in
Engineering..?
Training in Humanities
Training in Culture
Is it a curriculum issue..?
Lack of understanding of the Nature..?
Engineers role in society not
emphasized..?
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Why Society is so Important..?

We
We
We
We

are living with people

interact with people
live in the society
are part of the society

That is why it is important

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How engineering fit in ..?

Understanding the nature of
engineering
Relationship with other
professions
Engineers contributions
Responsibility
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Nature of Engineering
Engineering is a dynamic profession
It is not a static profession
Not a profession of uniform practice
Engineering should fit in to todays
world

Life as An Engineer
Calculati
ons

Designs

Supervis
ion

Evaluati
ons

Managem
ent

Plannin
g

Executi
on

Is this the
life of
Engineers.
.?
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How do you see these

entities..?
Scientific
Knowledge

Societal
Needs

Is there any relationship..?

Scientific
Knowledge
Engineeri
ng

Societal
Needs
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Scientific
Knowledge

Analysi
s

Engineeri
ng

Engineering
Enterprise

Creativity

Societal
Needs

Creative analysis with scientific knowledge

catering to societal needs through engineering

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World without Engineers

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Dictionary meaning of following

words
Science (n)
The systematic study of the structure and
behavior of the physical and natural world
through observation and experiment
(organized body of knowledge)

Technology (n)
The application of scientific knowledge for
practical purposes (knowledge concerned with
applied science)

Defining Engineering
Scientist discovers that which
exists
An engineer creates that which
never was
-Theodore von Karman (18811963)

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Engineer
An engineer is a professional
practitioner of engineering, applying
scientific knowledge, mathematics and
develop solutions for technical problems
Engineers design materials, structures
and systems while considering the
limitations imposed by practicality
safety and cost

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The Nature of Engineering

Engineering is application of science
to the Common purpose of life
Engineering is the art of directing the
great sources of power in nature for
the use and convenience of Man kind
Engineering is the art of organizing
and directing men and controlling the
forces and materials for the benefit of
the Human race
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Engineers Council for Professional

Development (1961/1979)

Engineering is the profession in

which
the
knowledge
of
mathematical and natural sciences
gained by
Study Experience Practice
is applied with judgment to develop
ways to utilize the materials and
forces of nature economically for the
benefit of mankind
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31st President of the US

says.

Engineering is a great profession.

There is a satisfaction of watching a
figment of the imagination emerge,
through the aid of science, to a plan on
paper.
Then it moves to realization in stone or
metal or energy. Then it brings homes
to men or women. Then it elevates the
standards of living and adds to the
comfort of life.
That is the engineer's high privilege. Herbert Hoover

(US mining engineer & 31st President of the US : 1874 - 1964)

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Definition of engineering
based on mathematics

In mathematics

2
1+1

=?
In management

=?

1+1
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Definition of engineering
based on Management

In Management 1+1
1 =?

Where does the engineering

stand?

2 < Eng < 11

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Who is an Engineer ?
Mathematici
an

Scienti
st

Manage
r

Generali
st
Magici
an

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Chartered Engineer
Chartered engineers are
characterized by their ability to
develop appropriate solutions to
engineering problems, using new or
existing technologies through
innovation, creativity Chang
and change
Innovati Creativi
on
ty
e

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Fundamental in Engineering
for the betterment of
Services
Investigation
Planning & Design
Construction/Manufacturing
Operation & Maintenance
(O&M)
Continual Improvement
Research & Development
(R&D)

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Engineering is every where

Engineering is all around us, so

people often take it for granted, like
air and water
Ask yourself
What do I touch.
That is not engineered.?
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Engineering is....1/2
Engineering is an art
Engineering is an approximation
Engineering is measurement, estimation,
forecast and projection
Engineering is about modeling and
Simulation

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Engineering is....2/2
Engineering is a communication, technical
report writing and presentation
Engineering is finance
Engineering is an invention
Engineering is a creative process

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What Engineers do?

Solve the problems by Applying
Knowledge
Optimize design to minimize cost
and enhance efficiency
Predict the problems and find
solutions before hand
Imagine and think new and creative
way of doing things

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Society
The community of people or varied
collection of individuals living in a
particular country or region and having
shared
Law
Culture
Customs
Relationships
Mutual interests
Shared institutions
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In Society?
You are part of the Society .?
You have extra knowledge
You are trained for a purpose

You have a role to play

You have a
play

Big Role to
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Different Roles of
Engineer
Manager

Politician

Salesman

Scientist

Entrepreneur

Expert

Lawyer
Academic
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Role as an Engineer
Role of an Engineer is more than the
calculations, designs, drawings,
Planning, supervision etc..
Sometime he has to play roles which
on first impression, not linked to their
professional training
The training received as an Engineer
is part of the reasons which an
Engineer can display his versatility
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Technology !
People enjoy what technology can do
for them while often ignoring what it
can do to them
-- Edward Wenk

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Responsibility
We live in a complex, global and intercultural
world coupled with lot of problems
It is compulsory that engineers should
amplify the horizon of their specialized
technical knowledge in the field of
development within the Norms, Principles
and ideals of Ethics

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Social Responsibilities of
Engineers

1. Ensure the safety and interest ahead of

all other considerations for well-being of
the public
2. Ensure that societys funds and
resources concerning technology are
well used
3. Concern about the impact of engineering
projects on environment and society
4. Refusing to work on a particular project
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Social Responsibilities of
Engineers

5. Speaking out publicly against a improper

projects
6. Blowing the whistle on illegality or
wrong-doing
7. Professional Societies obligation to
provide protection for whistleblowers
8. Contributing ones services to worthy,
non-profit groups and projects
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Social Responsibilities of
Engineers
9. Commitment to educate future
engineers about their social
responsibilities
10.Voluntarily educating the public about
important consequences of various
technological and scientific
developments
11.These will bring recognition to the
profession
12.Recognition in Society as well

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Arguments that Engineers

Dont Have Social
Responsibilities

1. Professions have social responsibilities but

engineering is not a profession like medicine
and law and so it does not have the same social
responsibilities
2. Engineering is not given the same privileges like
other professionals, so there is no social
contract that promotes engineering social
responsibility
3. Engineering is a value-free enterprise that
deals only in objective facts
4. Engineering does not serve a crucial social need
which is the basis of a full social interaction
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Engineering Codes of
Ethics

ASCE Code of Ethics

Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health

and welfare of the public and shall strive to comply
with the principles of sustainable development in
the performance of their professional duties
Software Engineering Code of Ethics

Principle1.03: Approve software only if they have

a well-founded belief that it is safe, meets
specifications, passes appropriate tests, and does
not diminish quality of life, diminish privacy or
harm the environment. The ultimate effect of the
work should be to the public good
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IEEE Code of Ethics for

Engineers ARTICLE IV
Engineers shall, in fulfilling their responsibilities to
the community Protect the safety, health and welfare of the
public and speak out against abuses in these
areas affecting the public interest
Contribute professional advice, as appropriate, to
civic, charitable or other non-profit organizations
Seek to extend public knowledge and
appreciation of the engineering profession and its
achievements
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Modern Definition of Engineering

Proposed by

Institution of Professional Engineers in New

Zealand (1993)

Engineers will translate into action

the dreams of humanity
traditional knowledge and concepts of
science to achieve sustainable
management of the planet through
the creative application of
technology
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Why engineers have the responsibility of

interaction of technology and society..?

Because engineers are the ones who

create and implement the
technology
Should be responsible for their own
actions and creations because of the
impact of their work on society and
the people
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Social Contract Model

Professionals are guardians of the public
trust
Professions are social institutionsthey are
organized by some act of society and are
granted special powers in return for socially
beneficial goods and services (Licensure)
An implicit, unstated agreement exists
between professional and society
Society may subsidize training of
professionals
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The Implicit Contract Between

Society
and the Engineering
Professionagree toProfessionals
Provide a service for the public wellbeing
Promote public welfare, even at own
expense
Self-regulation
Enforce competence
Enforce ethical standards

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Engineering
Development

Today the consequences of human

creativity in the areas of engineering,
technology and science have reached
measures that only a few decades ago
Human
Biotechnolo
were unimaginable
gy
creativ
Nanotechnolog
ity
y
Genetic
Engineering
Artificial
Intelligence
Information
Technology

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Engineers are Accountable

Knowledge is Power
Capacity and development mean Power
With Power comes Responsibility
Knowledge implies Responsibility
Obligations of the engineer must be of
same degree with the level of his
knowledge and Power
With Responsibility comes Obligation and
Accountability
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Greatest Engineering
Achievement of 20th Century
Nuclear
technolo
gy

Electroni
cs

Petroleum
and gas
technology

Aeronauti
cs

Agricultural
mechanizati
on

Trainin
g

Imaging
technolo
gy

Lasers
and fiber
optics

Space
exploratio
ns

Electrificatio
n
Health
Technolog
y

Research and
Development
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Engineers Impact on Society

through

Infrastructure
Power & Energy
Environment
Poverty alleviation
Food Production
Natural Disasters
Research & Development
Education & Training
Health sector
Discovery
Recovery

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Infrastructure

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Power &
Energy

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Preserve Environment

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Poverty

Pulitzer prize of winning feature photograph by South African

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Food Production

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Natural Disasters

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Research &
Development

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Education & Training

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Health

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Discovery

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Rotating Tower
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Recovery

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Different Demand of the Next

Generation for Engineers

Different Energy Scenario

Secure Cyberspace
Green Technology
Ecosystem balance
Water Availability
Energy efficiency
Global warming
Globalization
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Most important
Engineers contribution in
the primary decision
making process is very vital

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Creativeness

Creativeness is the basis of Engineering

Positive thinking makes way for
creativity
Think in different dimensions
Look for wider horizon
And beyond Horizon

Think out of the

Box

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Try to be Creative

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Great Creative Personality in

Engineering in Sri Lanka
Vidyajothi Dr. A N.S. Kulasinghe is an
engineering genius

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Creativ
ity

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TECHNO
2012

Bottle
Wall

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Tire Wall

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All whether stadium in

Melbourne

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Movable roof concepts

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Spiral.av
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Creativ
ity

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Creativ
ity
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Do we think of
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Communication
Gap

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Basic Knowledge.?

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Demolition.WM
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If you do
What you have done,
You will get
What you have,
Do things differently
To have different outcome
Young Engineers need to

Think differently
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What is the most non matching

letter?

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b

a
q

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Is this equation correct..?

Correct the equation with one
movement

XI + I =
X
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Mahatma Gandhi
says
There are two types of People in this world
One category works hard
Other category get credit from others work
My father advised me to be in the first
category because there is no fight among
the working category
Fight is within the category who does not
work but try to get the credit
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Points think about

Politicians are with the society
Engineers rarely deal with the society
Engineers are reluctant to work with
Politicians
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Need a change
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Be mindful of what you

do

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Points think about

How many in your neighborhood
know that you are an engineer..?
How many in your organisation
know that you are an engineer..?

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Points think about

What is the social activity
es you got
m
o
involved in last 3 months
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Your may betiproviding
indirect
on atic
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service cog uto
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Direct service to society brings you

recognition
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Points think about

Who is going to invite you for social
work ..?
Get involved in social activities
on your own

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Points to think about

What are the IESL activity you have
involved in last 6 months
Contribute your engineering
knowledge
Share your knowledge with others
Make the society feel that you are
wanted
Open up yourself
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Activities promoted by IESL

Public Lectures
Memorial Lectures
Educational Programme
Technical and field visits
Technical committees Competitions
Engineering Excellence Award
Techno
Building Clinics
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Do Engineers Smile..?
Smile is a very Powerful tool
Keep smiling

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100

are
good
at
Fold aEngineers
paper once, what will be its height?
Maths.?
Fold a paper twice,
what will be its
height?
Fold a paper 25 times, what will be its
height?
Fold a paper 40 times, what will be its
height?
25 Folds = 10 Km
high
40 Folds = Up to
Moon
N
H
=
t
x
2
50 Folds = Beyond
Sun

Engineers are good at

Maths.?

A water tank has two taps-

First tap takes 12 hrs to fill the

tank
Second tap takes 6 hrs

How long will it take to fill the

tank with both taps open ?

HOW MANY LIVES YOU HAVE.?

Professional Life50
25
%

Personal Life
Social Life

50
%
25
0%
%

How many of you are satisfied with

the job you do..?
If not .Why..?
Is it because of..
Salary
The work you do
Recognition..where..?
Appreciation.by whom.?
Self Satisfaction
What else?

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Success
What is the Secret of SUCCESS... ?
- RIGHT
DECISIONS

How do you make Right Decisions... ?

- EXPERIENCE

Choi
How do you get Experience.. . ?ce is
Your
- WRONG
s
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Develop Positive
Mindset
Think this way

If one can do it - I can do it

If no one can do it - I must
do it
Never think this way-

If one can do it Let him do it

If no one can do it How can I
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Think positive
Share Knowledge
Develop Team work
Keep smiling

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Wish you Success !