Abstract

As electrical engineering advances into an era of AI-driven grids and autonomous systems, engineers face increasingly complex ethical decisions. This keynote explores the critical intersection where technical expertise meets moral responsibility in our rapidly evolving industry. Through examination of real-world cases and interactive scenarios, we’ll address key challenges in AI integration, data privacy, and critical infrastructure design. Participants will gain practical frameworks for ethical decision-making that balance innovation with responsibility. This session provides actionable tools for navigating the ethical dimensions of modern electrical engineering, particularly valuable for professionals working in power systems, smart grid technology, and infrastructure development.

Presenter

Dr. Lee Allison, Ph.D.

Assoc. Professor in the College of Engineering, Dept. of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution – Texas A&M University

Dr. Allison is an Associate Professor in the College of Engineering in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution. Her research interests include sales, learning pedagogy, personal branding, ethics and artificial intelligence. With respect to the latter, she is particularly focused at the nexus of these activities and their influence on industrial manufacturers and distributors. This area is of vital concern to The Department of Engineering and Industrial Distribution and our industry partners. Dr. Allison’s interests in these areas emerged from her career working in distribution. That professional experience continues to inform and fuel her passion for teaching and researching in these areas, as well as her weekly podcast AI in Supply.