Biomedical engineering professor named to ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission

The Wayne State University Department of Biomedical Engineering is pleased to announce that Michele Grimm, associate professor, has been named a member of the ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission for 2015 - 2016. She is one of only four individuals representing the field of biomedical engineering on the commission. This appointment is subject to annual endorsement, but may renew for up to five years.

Founded in 1932, ABET is the leading body for accreditation, quality assurance and advancement of engineering and technology education in the U.S. The Engineering Accreditation Commission specifically assesses and accredits engineering programs at the bachelor's and master's degree levels. Wayne State's College of Engineering offers programs that have consistently received ABET accreditation since 1944.

Grimm was nominated for this ABET commission role by the Biomedical Engineering Society, the central body for accreditation of biomedical engineering and bioengineering programs through ABET. She has taught at Wayne State University for over 20 years. Her research interests include biomechanics of neonatal injury, tissue characterization using ultrasound and biomedical engineering education. She has numerous professional affiliations and advises several student organization like the WSU Formula SAE team.

"The college is thrilled that Michele has been chosen to represent biomedical engineering on the Engineering Accreditation Commission. This is a great honor and we know that she will add much value to the commission as she has done in all of her other roles," states Dean Farshad Fotouhi.