Addresses the social and ethical impacts of information and communication technologies through research and education.

Organization of journal editors concerned about dealing with possible breaches in research and publication ethics. Includes guidelines on good practice, articles about specific topics, and statistics and case studies on fraud and misconduct.

Encourages and promotes professional engineering ethics through symposia, workshops, and seminars.

Promotes responsible use of science and technology in society, and explores the ethical dimensions of scientific research, global energy and resource issues, and alternative technologies.