Grand challenges for engineering
By: [Grand Challenges for Engineering Committee]
Contributors: National Academy of Engineering. Grand Challenges for Engineering Committee
Publisher: National Academy of Engineering of the National Academies
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Washington, D.C.]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 52
Subjects: Engineering; Research; Engineering and the humanities; Environmental aspects; Economic aspects; Solar energy
Description: A diverse committee of experts from around the world proposed the 14 challenges outlined in this booklet. The panel was convened by the U.S. National Academy of Engineering (NAE) at the request of the U.S. National Science Foundation. The panel's conclusions were reviewed by more than 50 subject-matter experts and received worldwide input from prominent engineers and scientists, as well as from the general public.
Notes: Title from cover.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 51-52).

Also available online.
Table of contents: title: Make solar energy economical; title: Provide energy from fusion; title: Develop carbon sequestration methods; title: Manage the nitrogen cycle; title: Provide access to clean water; title: Restore and improve urban infrastructure; title: Advance health informatics; title: Engineer better medicines; title: Reverse-engineer the brain; title: Prevent nuclear terror; title: Secure cyberspace; title: Enhance virtual reality; title: Advance personalized learning; title: Engineer the tools of scientific discovery.