PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND PRACTICES - COLUMN 190
like in our obligations to the public? Does it fall to the individual members in their respective circles of influence, or should there be a greater collective effort? What do you think?
Ethics Issues of the Past; Still Relevant Today Contributed by Sara Pearson (CPG-
10650).
In examining the evolution of profes- sional ethics in the geosciences, it becomes apparent that the core principles guid- ing ethical behavior remain timeless. The concerns our colleagues had years ago —centered on honesty, integrity, and com- petence—continue to be just as relevant today and prompt the same discussions.
The Professional Ethics and Practices (PE&P) column published in TPG is an excellent resource on the topic of ethics in the geosciences for professionals. This is the 190th column. David Abbott, CPG- 04570 has been the primary columnist addressing a wide range of topics providing examples of ethics from many perspectives. The columns are indexed by topic and TPG issue. They provide useful informa- tion for members and contain many links and resources which can be used for eth- ics continuing education credits for some licenses or AIPG’s Continuing Professional Development program. For more informa- tion about AIPG’s CPD program, Abbott authored a full article in the Jul-Aug-Sep 2017 issue of TPG about it.
President's Message, continued from p. 39
of the country (I may get sick of the snowy and cold Minnesota winters).
• Give back to the geoscience com- munity – We should all give back! Education and work experience give us a great knowledge base, but learning from other profession- als via mentoring, collaborating,
technical talks, conferences, etc., is important too. None of us got where we are alone, and volunteering with our professional organizations is a way to keep making a difference and sharing information.
Lunch & Earn – an exciting benefit If you haven’t attended an AIPG Lunch
& Earn webinar yet, please join us on the fourth Tuesday of the month. In July, we’ll begin talks related to Natural Hazards. I enjoy learning about topics that aren’t part of my daily work. I think it keeps me well rounded.
Ethics CEUs Many state licenses require professional
ethics continuing education units (CEUs). It’s renewal season in Minnesota, so the Minnesota Section recently hosted the AIPG Ethics Discussion Forum: Ethics, Diversity, and Unconscious Bias, facilitated by Sara Pearson, CPG and Jessica Davey, MEM and we had some very thoughtful and interest-
ing discussions in our breakout sessions. For me, the most interesting topic was the discussion about diversity and inclusion and the intersection with professional ethics.
What does ethics mean to you?
Since our founding in 1963, AIPG’s code of ethics has called for respect of colleagues. In 2017, AIPG added language to be more explicit about diversity, equity, and inclu- sion (DEI). How do professional ethics and DEI apply to you in your career as a profes- sional geoscientist? There were a lot of thoughts shared about this, but in the end, the general summary was that in order to encourage and assist in the development of a diverse and inclusive workforce, DEI principles should be discussed in a profes- sional capacity. In many instances, DEI issues are unconscious and can affect your work. Including DEI language in the ethics code keeps it front and center and helps us, as geoscientists, engage more effectively with diverse communities and our diverse col- leagues.
We’re halfway through 2024. We have a
lot of great things happening in AIPG, and we’re providing value to our members and the larger geoscience community. Please continue to reach out if you have questions or comments!
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