For decades, Daina Briedis has shaped engineering education, not just at her own university but at institutions around the world.
Whether she’s mentoring students in chemical engineering, guiding faculty through program assessment or training future ABET Volunteer Experts, Briedis brings a calm, thoughtful presence that leaves a lasting impact.
A longtime faculty member at Michigan State University (MSU) and assistant dean emerita in the MSU College of Engineering, Briedis built her career on continuous improvement and student success in the classroom and beyond. She’s a recognized leader in outcomes-based assessment, a passionate mentor, and one of the earliest contributors to ABET’s program evaluator training model.
Today, she serves ABET in multiple roles, always finding joy in collaboration, curiosity and community. Her work spans continents, criteria updates and countless workshops — but at its core, it’s always been about helping people do their best work so students can thrive.
Read more in ABET News about her lifetime leadership in helping others grow.
Story courtesy of ABET News.
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