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Crises, particularly complex technical crises, are a test of leadership, management, preparation, and decision-making skills, often requiring individuals to step into roles they never envisioned. This seminar invites students to consider the actual practice and ethics of engineering, using historical events like Chernobyl, Apollo 13, Ebola, and several air and sea disasters as case studies. Guest speakers, readings, and film viewings will provide material for debate and dialogue around the unique leadership opportunities technological innovation can provide, and the risks that must be managed. Students will make and present a personal career road map as a final project, building on the insights they have gained.