• Eric Guilbeau, Professor and Chair, Arizona State University, Chair BMES Accreditation Committee, ABET examiner

• Art Rosenthal, Senior VP and Chief Scientific Officer of Boston Scientific, collaborates with BU design class

• Paul King - Associate Professor, Vanderbilt University, ABET examiner, design instructor

ABET Panel

ABET VISION

• ABET will provide world leadership in assuring quality and in stimulating innovation in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology education.

ABET Mission

• Accredit educational programs. • Promote quality and innovation in education. • Consult and assist in the development and

advancement of education worldwide in a financially self-sustaining manner.

• Communicate with our constituencies and the public regarding activities and accomplishments.

• Anticipate and prepare for the changing environment and the future needs of constituencies.

• Manage the operations and resources to be effective and fiscally responsible

Some thoughts on ABET - King

• I wrote most of a first draft of VU’s ABET report. I started by reading a successful document, that of Northwestern University. Writing the document has got to be a team effort.

• It is easier to judge than to set up to be judged. I have visited twice and written ABET documentation once.

• With ~ 29 of 99 programs accredited, there will be a lot of work to be done. How can we help you?