Ethical Leadership
Dr. Jimmy Smith , Professor and Director, Murdough Center for Engineering Professionalism, College of Engineering, Texas Tech University - March 27, 2001
Dr. Smith has had significant experience in teaching and research in structural engineering during the past 30 years. However, during the past ten years, he has become recognized nationally and internationally in the field of engineering ethics. In addition to conducting research in engineering ethics, he has conducted over 100 workshops and seminars and made numerous professional presentations for engineering colleges, firms, societies and industry in many states. He developed an implemented an ethics and professionalism course taken by distance learning by over 800 engineers from 39 states.
Over the years he has received several awards, including the "Award of Excellence," Halliburton Foundation, "Engieer of the Year," High Plains Branch, ASCE, "Engineer of the Year," South Plains Chapter, TSPE, "Engineer of the Year," Texas Society of Professional Engineers, and "Distinguished Engineer of the Foundation." Texas Engineering Foundation, the later two being state awards.
He has collaborated with faculty, engineers, managers, administrators, accountants, lawyers, and architects in addressing ethical and responsible conduct. His 2 1/2 years of experience as Interim Dean of the College of Engineering at Texas Tech University and Director of the Murdough Center has given him an understanding of how to work in and/or lead interdisciplinary projects.