November 10, 2010
Baltimore, MD - Recently, ABET learned of the death of an esteemed volunteer, Capt. Kent W. Hamlin, P.E., who lost his battle with cancer on November 2.
Capt. Hamlin first became involved with ABET when he volunteered as a program evaluator from the American Nuclear Society (ANS), represented ANS on the ABET Technology Accreditation Commission in 2008, and was serving his third year in this capacity at the time of his death.
Capt. Hamlin was President of KWH Associates, LLC, in Powder Springs, GA. Earlier this year, he retired from the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations in Marietta, GA, after nearly 28 years with the organization. Most recently, he was the company's Director of Accreditation and headed the division responsible for accrediting nuclear power plants in the United States. In addition, he was a retired United States Navy Captain.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Kent W. Hamlin Scholarship Fund, American Nuclear Society, c/o Sharon Kerrick, 555 North Kensington Ave., LaGrange Park, IL 60526.
About ABET
ABET, the recognized accreditor for college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology, is a federation of 31 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 more than 75 years.
ABET currently accredits over 3,000 programs at more than 600 colleges and universities worldwide. More than 2,000 dedicated volunteers participate annually in ABET activities. ABET also provides leadership internationally through workshops, memoranda of understanding, and mutual recognition agreements, such as the Washington Accord. ABET is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.