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Dean Beth Mynatt explores the background and importance of Khoury College's Oath for Computing Professionals, the first of its kind in the field. Read the full text below:
Today, I join the ranks of computer scientists worldwide.
I will remember that I remain a member of society, with special obligations to all my fellow human beings.
I will design and build computing systems that enhance the quality of daily life for individuals and for society.
I will protect the dignity of users and others affected by computing systems, respecting the diversity of all cultures and safeguarding against threats to health and safety.
I will respect the privacy and rights of all people and recognize the special role I have in judiciously collecting, storing, and using their information, and creating systems that aim to shape their behavior.
I will work for fair wages, honorably guarding my reputation and my colleagues in our work practices, while respecting the intellectual contributions of others.
I will improve the public understanding of computing and its consequences.
May I always act to preserve the finest traditions of my field, and may I long experience the joy of inventing the future through my endeavors.
Dean Beth Mynatt explores the background and importance of Khoury College's Oath for Computing Professionals, the first of its kind in the field. Read the full text below:
Today, I join the ranks of computer scientists worldwide.
I will remember that I remain a member of society, with special obligations to all my fellow human beings.
I will design and build computing systems that enhance the quality of daily life for individuals and for society.
I will protect the dignity of users and others affected by computing systems, respecting the diversity of all cultures and safeguarding against threats to health and safety.
I will respect the privacy and rights of all people and recognize the special role I have in judiciously collecting, storing, and using their information, and creating systems that aim to shape their behavior.
I will work for fair wages, honorably guarding my reputation and my colleagues in our work practices, while respecting the intellectual contributions of others.
I will improve the public understanding of computing and its consequences.
May I always act to preserve the finest traditions of my field, and may I long experience the joy of inventing the future through my endeavors.
