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The National Academy of Engineering will convene a committee to plan and conduct a symposium that will highlight how fundamental engineering research has led to positive societal and economic impacts and detail how National Science Foundation support of that research catalyzed these impacts. The resulting report will develop clear, compelling narratives for the public about recent engineering innovations.
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Impacts of National Science Foundation Engineering Research Support on Society
Consensus Study Report
·2024
Engineering advances economic growth, enhances manufacturing capacity, enhances infrastructure resilience, improves healthcare, and strengthens national security. However, the impact of engineering research - and, by extension, engineering education - is often hidden from the public eye. Promoting c...
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