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When to Accept a Funds from the U.S. Strategic Defense Initiative Program
| Title | When to Accept a Funds from the U.S. Strategic Defense Initiative Program |
| Publication Type | Case Study |
| Year of Publication | 1994 |
| Authors | Ladenson, Robert |
| Corporate Authors | of Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions, Illinois Institute Technology |
| Publisher | Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions, Illinois Institute of Technology |
| Publication Language | eng |
| Keywords | computer , COMPUTER science , ENGINEERING , MILITARY , MILITARY ethics , SOCIAL , SOCIAL responsibility , software , software engineering |
| Abstract | A professor of computer science applied for and received a grant from the Strategic Defense Initiative Program (Star Wars) to engage in a software assurance research project of a theoretical nature. The goal was to determine the methods by which error free software might be produced on a large scale basis. The professor does not believe that SDI (Star Wars) is a viable Department of Defense program. She does believe, however, that her work could add measurably to the body of scientific knowledge concerning the development of error free software.Should the professor accept the grant money? If so, why? If not, why not? |
| Notes | Case from the 1994 Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl |
| URL | Click here for the document |
