Donald Gotterbarn
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Donald William Gotterbarn is a leading computer ethics
researcher. Gotterbarn received his Ph.D.
in Philosophy
in 1971 from the University of Rochester
. He also earned his M. Div. from the Colgate Rochester Divinity School.
Gotterbarn is a leading author of the Software Engineering Code of Ethics and Professional Practice which promotes ethics among software engineers. Gotterbarn received the ACM SIGCAS Making a Difference Award in 2002 for his research and work regarding computer and software engineering ethics.He was awarded the 2005 Outstanding Contribution to the ACM Award "for exceptional accomplishments and leadership as both an educator and practitioner, in establishing the ACM's Codes of Ethics and promoting the ethical behavior of computing professionals and organizations."
Gotterbarn is currently a Professor Emeritus at East Tennessee State University
in Johnson City, TN.
Computer ethics
Computer Ethics is a branch of practical philosophy which deals with how computing professionals should make decisions regarding professional and social conduct....
researcher. Gotterbarn received his Ph.D.
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
in Philosophy
Philosophy
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Philosophy is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational...
in 1971 from the University of Rochester
University of Rochester
The University of Rochester is a private, nonsectarian, research university in Rochester, New York, United States. The university grants undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral and professional degrees. The university has six schools and various interdisciplinary programs.The...
. He also earned his M. Div. from the Colgate Rochester Divinity School.
Gotterbarn is a leading author of the Software Engineering Code of Ethics and Professional Practice which promotes ethics among software engineers. Gotterbarn received the ACM SIGCAS Making a Difference Award in 2002 for his research and work regarding computer and software engineering ethics.He was awarded the 2005 Outstanding Contribution to the ACM Award "for exceptional accomplishments and leadership as both an educator and practitioner, in establishing the ACM's Codes of Ethics and promoting the ethical behavior of computing professionals and organizations."
Gotterbarn is currently a Professor Emeritus at East Tennessee State University
East Tennessee State University
East Tennessee State University is an accredited American university located in Johnson City, Tennessee. It is part of the Tennessee Board of Regents system of colleges and universities, the nation's sixth largest system of public education, and is the fourth largest university in the state...
in Johnson City, TN.