Michael Milligan, Ph.D., P.E., Leading ABET After a five-month global search involving nearly 120 highly qualified candidates, ABET has a new Executive Director. Dr. Michael Milligan has assumed the leadership role, reporting directly to the Board of Directors, which is comprised of representatives of ABET's 30 member societies. An experienced educator, engineer, team leader, scientist, project manager, researcher, and world traveler, Dr. Milligan will develop a strategic vision for ABET that engages its constituents, seeks collaborative solutions to the challenges facing STEM education, and promotes the growth of quality assurance standards in ABET programs worldwide. Read more about Michael in ABET's May 28 Press Release and in his Career Biography. Also, a Note for Internet Explorer 8.0 Users Quick Links:

ABET, Inc., the recognized accreditor for college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology, is a federation of 30 professional and technical societies representing these fields. Among the most respected accreditation organizations in the U.S., ABET has provided leadership and quality assurance in higher education for over 75 years.

ABET currently accredits some 2,800 programs at more than 600 colleges and universities nationwide. Over 1,500 dedicated volunteers participate annually in ABET activities.

ABET also provides leadership internationally through workshops, consultancies, memoranda of understanding, and mutual recognition agreements, such as the Washington Accord.

ABET is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.