Arsenic contamination in drinking water is a global problem that causes people to put themselves at risk for other health related issues if the levels found in the water are too high. Using the ASSURED criteria (Affordable, Sensitive, Specific, User-friendly, Rapid and robust, Equipment-free, Delivered to end users) criteria my team hopes to create a low cost microfluidic platform to detect arsenic in water. The end goal should benefit the every day lives of people who live in areas with serve arsenic contamination.
This document will analyze the ethical decision making steps that will be needed when creating my device. All aspects of the project will need to be explored from interactions with team members, to the social implications of such a device, and finally, the actual product and delivering the end results. …show more content…
While my partner Gaby and I will be focusing on the sensor and electrode configuration, the electrical subset will be working on the electrical board component, and the computer engineers will create the mobile application. Working with such a large team requires communication and ensuring that everyone feels comfortable raising concerns or exploring other ideas. In working with the school we also need to ensure that the results we are getting are accurate and the true results. Fabricating results to meet deadlines is not ethically okay.
Additionally, throughout the testing process the team will use harmful chemicals and toxins. Making sure that everyone has taken the proper training and disposes waste properly is crucial. Other team also will be working in the same lab as my team so we have created a schedule for when people can come in to work. This way one team isn’t constantly coming in to find another team using the equipment. Making sure everyone cleans up after they also is important to ensure no one walks in to find unknown
This document will analyze the ethical decision making steps that will be needed when creating my device. All aspects of the project will need to be explored from interactions with team members, to the social implications of such a device, and finally, the actual product and delivering the end results. …show more content…
While my partner Gaby and I will be focusing on the sensor and electrode configuration, the electrical subset will be working on the electrical board component, and the computer engineers will create the mobile application. Working with such a large team requires communication and ensuring that everyone feels comfortable raising concerns or exploring other ideas. In working with the school we also need to ensure that the results we are getting are accurate and the true results. Fabricating results to meet deadlines is not ethically okay.
Additionally, throughout the testing process the team will use harmful chemicals and toxins. Making sure that everyone has taken the proper training and disposes waste properly is crucial. Other team also will be working in the same lab as my team so we have created a schedule for when people can come in to work. This way one team isn’t constantly coming in to find another team using the equipment. Making sure everyone cleans up after they also is important to ensure no one walks in to find unknown