ABET(1): Problem Solving

ABET(1) Problem Solving: Engineering programs must demonstrate that their students attain an ability to “identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.” (www.abet.org proposed for 2016-2017)

The document I have selected for ABET(1): Problem Solving is a proposal written about the lack of regulations of dietary supplements.  This proposal provides the reader with background information on the regulations surrounding the dietary supplement industry.  The proposal identifies the problem and provides evidence as to why this is a problem in the supplement industry.  The proposal then provides an overview of a program to fix the problem as well as a budget.  ABET(1) outcome shows that a program provides students with the ability to “identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.  Although the proposal itself does not provide many examples of these principles, the principles have been used in identifying this problem.  Over the last 4 year, I have personally done experiments with different dosage of ingredients and also different products on the market.  My results were written in a journal and a conclusion was made.  This proposal may not be traditional problem solving but includes those principles to formulate the problem and solution in the proposal.    Below you can find the proposal for change in supplement regulations.

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