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  The 3-story atrium in Ford Hall, the home of the Picker Engineering Program.
 
 
History and Accreditation

ACCREDITATION

The Atrium in the New Ford HallThe Picker Engineering Program is a accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 tel 410-347-7700.

ABET requires a broad education that prepares students to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context. Engineering programs must demonstrate that their students attain:

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environments, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability

An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

An ability to communicate effectively

The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context

A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

A knowledge of contemporary issues

An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

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