The ABET* Definition of Engineering
“The profession in which a knowledge of the mathematical or physical sciences gained by study, experience and practice is applied with judgement to develop ways to utilize, economically, the materials and forces of nature for the benefit of mankind.”
* Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology
(FORMERLY THE ENGINEERS COUNCIL FOR PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT, ECPD)
Key
Words
Profession
Knowledge of sciences
Study, experience and practice
Applied with judgement
Utilize economically
Benefit
of mankind