Slide 1Slide 2Slide 3Slide 4Slide 5Slide 6Engineering Societies What is an Engineering Society? The word “society” sometimes gives the misleading impression that an engineering society is just some sort of social forum for getting engineers together. Engineering societies are much more than that. They play an extremely important role in the engineering profession. They have several important roles as listed below.Engineering Societies There are currently close to 100 professional engineering societies. Examples include organizations such as:Key functions of an Engineering SocietySlide 10Slide 11Slide 12Slide 13Student Chapters Most Engineering Societies have student chapters with greatly reduced membership costs. These student chapters are typically very active, with benefits such as:Slide 15Slide 16Slide 17Slide 18Slide 19Slide 20Slide 21Slide 22Slide 23Slide 24Slide 25Slide 26Slide 27Slide 28Slide 29Slide 30Slide 31Slide 321Lecture #4 EGR 120 – Introduction to EngineeringEngineering Accreditation and Engineering SocietiesHandouts:Lecture #4 notes Pass around the following items:Journals/Magazines from various societies2Lecture #4 EGR 120 – Introduction to EngineeringWhat is ABET?ABET is the Accreditation Board for Engineering & TechnologyThe following is a description from the ABET web site (www.abet.org):OverviewABET, Inc., is the recognized U.S. accreditor of college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology. Accreditation ensures the quality of the postsecondary education students receive. ABET was established in 1932 and is now a federation of 30 professional and technical societies representing the fields of applied science, computing, engineering, and technology. Through the hard work and dedication of more than 1,500 volunteers, ABET currently accredits some 2,700 programs at over 550 colleges and universities nationwide.3Lecture #4 EGR 120 – Introduction to EngineeringWhy Is ABET Accreditation Important? Accreditation helps students and their parents choose quality college programs. Accreditation enables employers to recruit graduates they know are well-prepared. Accreditation is used by registration, licensure, and certification boards to screen applicants. Accreditation gives colleges and universities a structured mechanism to assess, evaluate, and improve the quality of their programs.ABET Accreditation Criteria ABET has established criteria for accrediting engineering programs. Some criteria applies to all types of engineering programs and some criteria are for specific programs.4Lecture #4 EGR 120 – Introduction to EngineeringGENERAL CRITERIA FOR BASIC LEVEL PROGRAMSEngineering programs must demonstrate that their students attain:(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability(d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility(g) an ability to communicate effectively(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context(i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary forengineering practice.5Lecture #4 EGR 120 – Introduction to EngineeringPROGRAM CRITERIA FOR CIVILAND SIMILARLY NAMED ENGINEERING PROGRAMSLead Society: American Society of Civil EngineersThese program criteria apply to engineering programs including "civil" and similar modifiers in their titles.1. CurriculumThe program must demonstrate that graduates have: proficiency in mathematics through differential equations, probability and statistics, calculus-based physics, and general chemistry; proficiency in a minimum of four (4) recognized major civil engineering areas; the ability to conduct laboratory experiments and to critically analyze and interpret data in more than one of the recognized major civil engineering areas; the ability to perform civil engineering design by means of design experiencesintegrated throughout the professional component of the curriculum; and an understanding of professional practice issues such as: procurement of work, bidding versus quality-based selection processes, how the design professionals and the construction professions interact to construct a project, the importance of professional licensure and continuing education, and/or other professional practice issues.2. FacultyThe program must demonstrate that faculty teaching courses that are primarily design in content are qualified to teach the subject matter by virtue of professional licensure, or by education and design experience. The program must demonstrate that it is not critically dependent on one individual.6Lecture #4 EGR 120 – Introduction to EngineeringNotes:ABET accredits programs, not colleges or universities. For example, ODU has 5 engineering programs and each of them has a separate ABET accreditation. Their newest program, Environmental Engineering, just received its first accreditation in 2004.Maximum time duration of accredited status is 6 years. ABET does not rank institutions or programs.Objectives: ABET: encourages curriculum improvement in existing programs helps to develop educational models for new programs identifies accredited Engineering (as well as Engineering Technology) programs for prospective students, counselors, parents, potential employers, etc.The main objective is to serve public, industry, and profession by stimulatingthe development in Engineering education.7Engineering SocietiesWhat is an Engineering Society? The word “society” sometimes gives the misleading impression that an engineering society is just some sort of social forum for getting engineers together. Engineering societies are much more than that. They play an extremely important role in the engineering profession. They have several important roles as listed below.Lecture #4 EGR 120