IEEE Ethics and Member Conduct

Through its Ethics and Member Conduct Committee, IEEE aims to

  • foster awareness on ethical issues;
  • promote ethical behavior amongst those working within IEEE fields of interest;
  • create a world in which engineers and scientists are respected for exemplary ethical behavior.

» Review the IEEE Code of Ethics



IEEE Ethics and Member Conduct Committee

The Ethics & Member Conduct Committee advises the IEEE Board of Directors on ethics policy and concerns and makes recommendations for educational programs to promote the ethical behavior of members and staff, among other activities.

»  Read the mission of the Ethics and Member Conduct Committee
»  Review the 2009 Ethics and Member Conduct Committee roster

Ethics and Member Conduct Related Activities

As part of its effort to promote professional responsibility and ethical practice among IEEE members, the Ethics and Member Conduct Committee plans, promotes, and coordinates a variety of activities including those listed below.

»  Student Ethics Competition 
»  IEEE Award for Distinguished Ethical Practices

IEEE Policies Related to Ethics and Member Conduct

 Visit one of the links below to review the complete policy.

»  Member Obligations and Standing (Bylaw I-104.14)
»  Member Discipline and Support (Bylaw I-110) 
»  Removal or Suspension of Delegates, Directors, and Officers (Bylaw I-111) 
»  Matters of Ethical Principle (Policy Section 7.9)
»  IEEE Involvement in Matters of Ethical Misconduct (Policy Section 7.10) 
»  Ethics & Member Conduct Committee Procedures (Policy Section 7.11)
»  Ethical Support (Policy Section 7.12)
»  Amicus Curiae Briefs (Policy Section 7.13)  
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