March 2, 2011
Baltimore, MD – ABET, the world leader in higher education accreditation for applied science, computing, engineering, and technology programs, announced today that Dr. Michael K. J. Milligan, ABET Executive Director, was presented the Siemens PLM Software Engineering Education Excellence Award during the 2011 AMIE (Advancing Minorities' Interest in Engineering) Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.
The award was presented by Hulas King, Siemens Director, GO PLM & Global Community Relations, to Dr. Milligan for "Outstanding Support of AMIE and ABET for Bridging Gaps in Education and Corporate Diversity."
"ABET is a strong supporter of diversity in technical education programs in higher education, and in the technical professions in industry,” said Dr. Milligan. "I am proud to accept this award from Siemens PLM Software, on behalf of the entire ABET community, and I look forward to supporting continuous quality improvement through diversity in technical education programs worldwide."
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 3,100 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.