Reflection about the ethics discussion..

I feel extremely lucky I was able to attend the ethics discussion with our very own Professor at the University of Minnesota. It was very interesting to hear how Engineering is viewed by others, and the true importance of it. Backing up a bit more, when I think of ethics the first thing I think of is what is the RIGHT thing when no one is looking? My ultimate dream within obtaining a Mechanical Engineering degree is to work defense company. Something about keeping our country safe through defense is inspiring and patriotic. However the question arises, is it ethical what we are creating to keep our country safe? Those lines become extremely blurred, and something we as people will be debating within ourselves forever. On to my research; I'm in the process of completing our DAQ system of the HST Turbine. There was a trip to UMN- Morris campus where there is a Wind Turbine for research and it has been extremely inspiring. The noises a turbine makes is like a scream as it cuts through the air, just simply surreal. It's hard to believe the research is winding down.