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CU Boulder and Siemens Digital Industries Software Celebrate ABET Recognition of Design for the Circular Economy Credential

Shane Hua — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:51:31 +0000

CU Boulder and Siemens Digital Industries Software Celebrate ABET Recognition of Design for the Circular Economy Credential Shane Hua Mon, 06/22/2026 - 09:51

The University of Colorado Boulder’s Engineering Management Program (EMP), in collaboration with Siemens Digital Industries Software, proudly announces a major milestone for the Design for the Circular Economy credential—all three learning pathways to achieve the microcredential are now recognized by Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), marking the first industry-academic credential of its kind to receive this distinction.

The Design for the Circular Economy certificate, offered on the Coursera platform, is a 100% online, asynchronous credential designed to equip students and working professionals with the skills needed to succeed in the rapidly emerging field of sustainability and the circular economy. This field focuses on redesigning products and systems to reduce resource consumption and enable materials to be reused or transformed into new products at the end of their lifecycle. CU Boulder students, faculty, and staff can access non-credit content at no cost via CU on Coursera.

Developed through a collaboration between CU Boulder’s EMP, Siemens Digital Industries Software, and the Academic and Learning Innovation (ALI) team, the credential reflects a shared vision to bridge industry and academia. The program prepares technical professionals to serve as key contributors to sustainability initiatives and to step into leadership roles within the circular economy.

“The Design for the Circular Economy credential represents a new model for industry-academic collaboration,” said Wendy Martin, EMP Interim Director & Lockheed Martin Endowed Professor. “This recognition from ABET underscores the quality, relevance, and impact of the program in preparing professionals to tackle critical global sustainability challenges.”

The 12-course program has already reached more than 30,000 course enrollments, reflecting strong global demand for accessible, industry-aligned education in sustainability, engineering, and leadership.

During a recent celebration event, partners from Siemens, ALI, ABET, Coursera, and Boulder’s sustainability community joined faculty, staff, and learners to recognize this achievement. Students participated both in person and virtually, sharing how the program has helped them apply circular economy principles in their careers, organizations, and personal life.

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"Sustainability is one of the defining challenges of our time, and today’s workforce needs the knowledge and skills to meet it head on. Achieving ABET recognition for the Design for the Circular Economy microcredential tells learners — and employers — that this credential delivers on that promise." — Dora Smith, Senior Director, Siemens Future Workforce Strategy

"Our collaboration with Siemens reflects a shared belief that high-quality sustainability knowledge and skills should be widely available. The Design for the Circular Economy microcredential gives learners a focused, credible way to develop expertise in sustainable operations, supply chain, and leadership. Full ABET recognition of all three pathways is a meaningful validation of that work. Additionally, for those learners interested in continuing their education, progress from this microcredential can transfer and be upgraded toward an aligned CU Boulder graduate certificate or master's degree from the Engineering Management Program." — Wendy Martin, EMP Interim Director and Lockheed Martin Endowed Professor, Engineering Management Program, University of Colorado Boulder

"The Design for the Circular Economy microcredential, developed by Siemens and the University of Colorado Boulder, has met ABET's standards across all three of its pathways. This is exactly the kind of industry-academic collaboration that helps align education with evolving workforce needs." — Dr. Michael K. J. Milligan, CEO, ABET

“An excellent, full-range introduction to circularity in a variety of industries, institutions, governments, and industrial operations. Additionally, it's great to benefit from the combined efforts of industry and academia teaming up, the way Siemens & Boulder did for this.” — Design for the Circular Economy on Coursera Learner

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University of Colorado Boulder, Engineering Management Program integrates management skills with technical and engineering knowledge to prepare current and future leaders to advance great opportunities, and launch effective solutions for organizations, societies, and the planet with flexible course offerings. Learn more about the EMP on Coursera here.

For more information about the Design for the Circular Economy courses and graduate certificate, visit here.

Siemens Digital Industries Software helps organizations of all sizes digitally transform using software, hardware and services from the Siemens Xcelerator business platform. Siemens' software and the comprehensive digital twin enable companies to optimize their design, engineering and manufacturing processes to turn today's ideas into the sustainable products of the future. From chips to entire systems, from product to process, across all industries. Siemens Digital Industries Software – Accelerating transformation.

To learn more about Siemens’ credentials for industry and how Siemens is working with academic and commercial partners to develop the workforce of the future, visit here.

ABET is a globally recognized quality assurance organization offering services and global partnerships to help equip professionals to confidently face the future.

The University of Colorado Boulder’s Engineering Management Program (EMP), in collaboration with Siemens Digital Industries Software, proudly announces a major milestone for the Design for the Circular Economy credential—all three learning pathways to achieve the microcredential are now recognized by Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), marking the first industry-academic credential of its kind to receive this distinction.

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Todd Mosher brings deep aerospace background to EMP Faculty

John Svoboda — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 22:10:26 +0000

Todd Mosher brings deep aerospace background to EMP Faculty John Svoboda Mon, 06/23/2025 - 16:10

The Engineering Management Program and the College of Engineering and Applied Science are pleased to announce the addition of a dynamic new Scholar in Residence, Todd Mosher.

Todd J. Mosher, Ph.D., is a strategic leader with 36 years of aerospace engineering and program management experience on human spaceflight, satellite, and launch vehicle programs. He is currently a University of Colorado Engineering Management Scholar in Residence. As an entrepreneurial leader, he helped one small company go public and assisted two others in exiting to an acquisition. He led and authored successful proposals resulting in over $5B in opportunities from defense, civil, and commercial space customers. Todd has taught at four universities, with CU becoming the fifth. He was a NASA astronaut finalist in 2008 and a Presidential Leadership Scholar in 2024. Todd is a first-generation college graduate and a fourth-generation Coloradan.

Todd is the holder of four college degrees, including a Ph.D. and M.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Colorado. He has been married for 35 years to his wife Sally and has three adult children.

Todd will be joining the EMP faculty for the Fall 2025 term.

Welcome Todd!

Todd J. Mosher, Ph.D., brings 36 years of aerospace experience to the CU Boulder EMP faculty

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EMP welcomes new faculty with deep biomedical background.

John Svoboda — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 21:46:15 +0000

EMP welcomes new faculty with deep biomedical background. John Svoboda Mon, 06/23/2025 - 15:46

Amy H. Moore Ph.D.

The Engineering Management Program and the College of Engineering and Applied Science are pleased to announce the addition of a dynamic new Scholar in Residence, Amy Moore.

Amy H. Moore is a biomedical product development strategist who focuses on efficient cross-functional communication and project management across the commercialization process. She held faculty roles which enabled her to teach physiology and neurobiology courses while also leading a research laboratory. Amy transitioned to the medical industry by supporting entrepreneurs in business development as well as companies evaluating new technologies for investment. In addition, Amy has had multiple leadership roles in product development, intellectual property, licensing, and strategy within an ecosystem of health and life science companies.

Amy holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from University of California at Los Angeles and an MBA with Medical Industry Specialization from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management. Amy and her husband are proud parents to two college-aged kids.

Amy will be joining the EMP faculty for the Fall 2025 term.

Welcome Amy! “

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