Publication
This workshop, inspired by the Archimedean Oath, seeks to engage participants in critically reflecting on the responsibilities of engineers in society. Following the update of the content of the Oath to address contemporary challenges, the workshop aims at fostering ethical considerations among graduate students, educators, and industry professionals. Through a partially immersive experiences and thematic discussions, participants will explore various representations of the Oath and its implications for engineers who adopt it and more broadly, for the engineering practice. The workshop will provide a platform to discuss diverse perspectives, allowing attendees to understand the Oath's fundamental principles and its potential as a tool for ethical reflection. Emphasizing the importance of ethical decision-making in complex and rapidly changing environments, the proposed activities seek to use the Archimedean Oath as a tool to empower engineers to uphold principles of social responsibility and environmental stewardship, while acknowledging the need for a more scaffolded integration of ethics and sustainability throughout the engineering curriculum. By the end of this interactive workshop, participants will have gained insights into the significance of the Archimedean Oath, identified strategies for incorporating it into educational settings, and critically analysed the pertinence of the Oath as a reflection tool. The workshop will therefore provide a valuable opportunity for stakeholders to engage with the ethical dimensions of engineering and contribute to the development of practices fostering responsible engineering.