ABET Accreditation
The Chemical and Biological Engineering Department within the School of Engineering and Applied Science at Princeton University has adopted the following ABET Program Educational Objectives for the training of our undergraduates:
- Excel in careers in chemical engineering practice and research in the chemical, biochemical, energy and materials industries
- Make use of the versatility of the Princeton chemical engineering program to excel in diverse careers including business, medicine, law, government and education
- Excel in top-ranked graduate programs and professional schools
- Be recognized as critical, creative and independent thinkers who direct their technical expertise towards addressing the needs of society
- Be recognized as leaders in their chosen fields
Students who have successfully completed our program will have satisfied the following ABET Program Outcomes:
- A. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering
- B. An ability to design and conduct experiments as well as analyze and interpret data
- C. An ability to design a system component, or process to meet desired needs
- D. An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
- E. An ability to 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 and societal content
- 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 for engineering practice
