Engineering Ethics

I think it be incredibly intimidating to think we are all entering this field of engineering that can often be very controversial. While engineers make a vast positive impact on the world, some initiatives can have negative side effects like discussed in the pipeline articles. As I was reading the discussions about personal vs. public property, I began relating it all to bioengineering as I have a lot of interest in the medical sciences. Many of my classes at University of Illinois have discussed things from stem cell research to genetically modified organisms. Where do we draw the line between respecting tradition and the ways things have always been done and pushing limits to truly innovate? Ethics is clearly a concern in all types of engineering and I look forward to learning more!