GCSP Graduates at ASU Featured Wed, May 15, 2019 Thirteen GCSP graduates at Arizona State University are recognized for being transdisciplinary, collaborative, and global problem-solvers. Read More
GCSP Scholar Strives for Equity in Water and Sanitation Thu, May 09, 2019 Elizabeth Griffin is addressing the critical issue of water and sanitation access. Read More
Multidisciplinary GCSP Scholar Aspires to Solve Health Challenges Thu, March 14, 2019 Arizona State University's Ava Karanjia is combining the problem-solving abilities and mindset of engineering with an intensive background in molecular biology and microbiology to tackle health challenges at the molecular level. She has already won awards for her work at recent scientific ... Read More
UMD Welcomes Inaugural Class of Distinguished A. James Clark Scholars Tue, January 22, 2019 The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland welcomed 10 exceptional young engineers from across Maryland as its inaugural class of A. James Clark Scholars. Clark Scholars commit to focusing part of their studies on one of the NAE Grand Challenges. Read More
Peking University and DeTao Collaborate to Address Grand Challenges Wed, January 02, 2019 GCSP member Peking University and DeTao signed a collaboration agreement to inject GCSP with Chinese wisdom into the global interdisciplinary, intercultural, and industry-based initiative. Read More
C.D. (Dan) Mote Awarded Honorary Doctorate by Peking University Tue, January 01, 2019 GCSP member Peking University awarded NAE president C.D. (Dan) Mote an honorary doctorate for his extensive work to collaborate with the university and China. Read More
GCSP at the University of Idaho in the News Thu, November 15, 2018 The GCSP at the University of Idaho was recognized in the media for its focus on producing well-rounded engineers with research experience while gaining skills and experience. Students in the program have the opportunity to network with both students and professionals in their field. Read More
Register for Nov. 20 Livestream: Grand Challenges Speaker Series Wed, November 14, 2018 Livestream Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN) and the Arizona State University GCSP as Dr. Edward Kavazanjian, Jr., Regents Professor and Ira A. Fulton Professor of Geotechnical Engineering at ASU and NAE member discusses the Grand Challenge to restore and improve urban infrastructure. Read More
Integrating Business with Engineering in College Can Lead to Jobs Thu, September 20, 2018 Through partnerships with and feedback from employers, many schools are increasingly recognizing that, while narrowly focused technical curricula may help students get that first job, they will need broader skills to move up, to start their own businesses, or to blaze an unconventional career path. ... Read More
ANU Scholars Graduate from GCSP Program Tue, July 10, 2018 Australian National University (ANU) graduates Emily Campbell (Bachelor of Engineering, Honors and Bachelor of Arts) and Claire Honeyman (Bachelor of Engineering Honors and Bachelor of Commerce) have an additional reason to celebrate at the upcoming Conferring of Awards Ceremony. Both women are ... Read More
Finding Companies to Invest in Big Ideas Wed, January 10, 2018 After graduating through the Katsouleas NAE Grand Challenge Scholars Program, Scott Martin was one of 14 Duke alumni recently named to the 2017 Forbes "30 under 30" list. Martin majored in mechanical engineering, minored in chemistry and completed the energy and environment certificate. After ... Read More
PGA Tour Star Rickie Fowler Endows NAE Grand Challenges at OSU Tue, July 11, 2017 PGA Tour star Rickie Fowler is proudly putting his money where his heart is by establishing the Rickie Fowler Grand Challenge Scholars Program at OSU. An inaugural gift of $100,000 through the Rickie Fowler Foundation will establish the scholars program in the OSU College of Engineering, ... Read More
Clemson: Lighting the Way for Future Engineers Tue, May 02, 2017 Following in her family’s footsteps, Jennifer Hibberts quickly forged her own path at Clemson in the biosystems engineering program, Calhoun Honors College, extracurricular activities like the debate team and club water polo team, and her community of friends. Hibberts is also a Grand Challenges ... Read More
Scholars program challenges, prepares students for careers Tue, April 04, 2017 At North Dakota State University, engineering students are taught to think of solutions to the issues challenging society. Their mission as educators is to create the engineering leaders who will have a set of capabilities the industry needs for the future. Read More
NAE President Delivers a Vision for ‘Lifting Up the Planet’ Tue, April 04, 2017 Multidisciplinary research, hands-on experience, entrepreneurship and multicultural understanding are key to preparing students for solving 21st-century problems, says C.D. “Dan” Mote Jr. in a University of Arizona lecture. Read More
Confronting Global Challenges—Engineering Honors Endowed by Cook Family Wed, March 29, 2017 Joe Cook, who graduated as an industrial engineering major and a Torchbearer in 1965, and his wife, Judy, have made a significant commitment to the honors program in the college. The UT Board of Trustees approved the naming of the honors program Joseph C. and Judith E. Cook Grand Challenge Honors ... Read More
Competition: Grand Challenge Scholars Can Become XPRIZE Visioneers Thu, February 02, 2017 Enter the XPRIZE Visioneers Challenge by February 28th and take on the Grand Challenges of the world. Read More
Students to solve global engineering challenges as Grand Challenge Scholars Tue, November 03, 2015 Read More