The Order of the Engineer is instructive here: https://order-of-the-engineer.org/ https://order-of-the-engineer.org/ The oath states: "I am an Engineer. In my

The Order of the Engineer is instructive here: https://order-of-the-engineer.org/ https://order-of-the-engineer.org/ The oath states: "I am an Engineer. In my profession, I take deep pride. To it, I owe solemn obligations. As an engineer, I pledge to practice integrity and fair dealing, tolerance and respect, and to uphold devotion to the standards and dignity of my profession. I will always be conscious that my skill carries with it the obligation to serve humanity by making the best use of the Earth's precious wealth. As an engineer, I shall participate in none but honest enterprises. When needed, my skill and knowledge shall be given, without reservation, for the public good. In the performance of duty, and in fidelity to my profession, I shall give my utmost." The Order of the Engineer started in Canada in 1925 as the Iron Ring. It was imported into the US in 1970, with many changes. Worn on the pinky finger of the working hand (depending on dis/ability), the ring is meant to drag on drawings and leave subtle marks as it ages and rusts. It's facets are meant to be noticeable, to remind engineers of their duties and obligations. Though I cannot find the source, I have always heard that the original Canadian Iron Rings were made out of steel from a collapsed bridge that was lethally designed. The US version is significantly different, as engineers are licensed very differently in Canada and the US. The US based Order of the Engineer is fairly accommodating to change and updates. Bioengineers are welcome to take the oath, for instance. Perhaps the US based rings for software engineers should be made of the Uber car that killed that poor woman in Arizona, Therac-25, or Theranos machines.