USC STUDENT COMPETITION: TOWARDS AN ETHICALLY SENSITIVE SOCIETY

First prize $3000 , Second Prize $2000, Third Prize $1000
The inaugural Neely Center for Ethical Leadership and Decision Making USC Student Ethics Competition Towards and Ethically Sensitive Society is open to all USC students. To download a flyer on the competition click here.
COMPETITION TIMELINE
September 1, 2017 Competition Announced
Submissions were invited in all areas of ethics and decision making including, but not limited to:
- The intersection of technology and society
- Business ethics
- Public policy ethics
- Personal and societal ethics
Submissions could be in the form of a written article, a presentation, or video. Submission themes included:
- A case study exhibiting a real life decision that involves trade-offs and an ethical dilemma,
- Reflections on what comprises an ethically sensitive decision culture and the impediments/ inducers of ethical behavior
- Fairness and equity issues with ethical implications
- Unanticipated ethical considerations revolving around the future of technology
A distinguished panel of judges from USC and industry will evaluate the submissions and select the finalists and the winners. Finalists will present in our annual Next Generation Ethics Conference, March 30, 2017
September 22, 2017 Daily Trojan Reports on Competition
The Daily Trojan published an article on the Neely Center Competition including an interview with Neely Center director Professor Abbas
To read the article click here
October 6, 2017 Students Meet With Professor Abbas
Professor Abbas gave students an introduction to decisions and ethics and an overview of the Neely Center ethics competition
October 25 & 26, 2017 Students Film Videos Explaining Competition Entries
Students discussed their projects for a video that will be featured on this site and also at our Next Generation Ethics Conference, March 30, 2018
November 15, 2017 Deadline for Initial Drafts
November 15, 2017 Competition Featured in BBC Interview
Professor Abbas discussed the Neely Center competition during an in-studio interview with BBC Radio 5 Live. To listen to the interview click here. Interview begins at 1.16
November 29, 2017 Competition Entrants Dine With USC Trustee Jerry Neely
Students met with USC Trustee Jerry Neely and Professor Abbas at a special dinner to discuss their competition submissions and get feedback and advice
January 19, 2018 Guest Speaker: Stephen Byars
Stephen Byars, Associate Professor of Clinical Business Communication at the USC Marshall School of Business shared insights into examining ethical issues with the students who entered the Neely Center competition. To read more about Professor Byars click here
January 26, 2018 Guest Speaker: Naj Meshkati
Professor Naj Meshkati, an expert in workplace safety and accidents, shared his experience confronting important ethical dilemmas with students in a special lecture. To read more about Professor Meshkati click here
January 29, 2018 Student Videos Posted Online
To watch students discuss their competition entries click here
February 21 & 22, 2018 Students Film New Competition Videos
MARCH 1, 2018 - SUBMISSION OF FINAL DRAFT
MARCH 30, 2018 NEXT GENERATION ETHICS CONFERENCE - ANNOUNCEMENT OF WINNERS
To read more about the conference click here