Some are mighty empires: at United Technologies, for example, Pat Gnazzo presides over an international network of 160 business-ethics officers who distribute a code of ethics, in 24 languages, to people who work for this defence and engineering giant all round the world.

ECONOMIST: Doing well by doing good

To refine its ratings and reflect the importance of new emerging technologies, the Review made several changes to last year's survey, adding questions ranging from whether a school offers network access in dorm lounges to if it has a computer ethics policy in place.

FORBES: The 25 Most Connected Campuses

Dr. Billal has pioneered establishment of a number of institutions including the ISESCO Center for Promotion of Scientific Research (ICPSR), Islamic Citation Centre (ISC), Islamic Body on Ethics of Science and Technology (IBEST), Islamic Network of Women Scientists (INWS) and launched a number of projects and strategies of prime importance for the promotion of science and technology in the Islamic World.

UNESCO: Education