Winter Issue of the Bridge on Frontiers of Engineering https://www.nae.edu/266337/Winter-Issue-of-The-Bridge-on-Frontiers-of-Engineerin... PostedFebruary 4, 2022 The Frontiers of Engineering forged ahead despite the challenges of the pandemic, with virtual and hybrid events in 2021. This issue of NAE's quarterly journal features selected papers from early-career engineers reporting on new developments in a variety of areas, as well as an in-depth interview with Director of the Frontiers of Engineering program, Janet Hunziker.
Win $25K in the Engineering for You Video Contest (E4U3)! http://www.nae.edu/e4u3/ PostedMarch 2, 2016 Mars, large-scale energy source, fusion, better medicine, medical access, access to medical care, ocean rehab, ocean purification, clean oceans, scientific discovery,Hadron Collider, sustainable cities Most of humankind’s biggest endeavors are mega engineering projects that provide solutions that span disciplines, geographies, and cultural boundaries. Submit a 1- to 2-minute video of your mega engineering idea, and you could win $25,000!
Webinar Series: Working Ethics Into the Conversation https://nasem.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ea_sume6Q9eb3stY90igZg PostedFebruary 24, 2020 Register for the March 26 webinar featuring Rebecca Bates at Minnesota State University, Mankato and Steven Starrett at LeTourneau University discussing “Teaching Engineering Ethics in the Context of ABET Requirements.”
Webinar Series: Illustrating the Impact of Mathematical Sciences https://www.eventbrite.com/e/webinar-series-illustrating-the-impact-of-the-mathe... PostedFebruary 24, 2020 Register for the March 3 webinar and others in the series organized by the Board on Mathematical Sciences and Analytics featuring mathematicians telling the most important stories of how math has made an impact, from traffic simulations to personalized medicine. This webinar series is part of a larger National Academies’ study that will identify and illustrate the broad impact of the mathematical sciences.
Webinar - Rebuilding Our Innovation Infrastructure for the 21st Century http://bit.ly/2kZLU4I PostedFebruary 3, 2017 technology, discovery, invention, innovation Register for the February 15 webinar with Ilan Gur, Founding Director of Cyclotron Road, to discuss how the organization empowers innovators to address 21st century research and technology challenges. A presentation by the Government-University-Industry Research Roundtable (GUIRR).
Webinar - Enhancing National Laboratory Partnership and Commercialization Opportunities https://nasevents.webex.com/mw3100/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&siteurl=naseve... PostedDecember 8, 2016 Register for this free webinar to discuss programs and practices at national laboratories and universities that leverage national resources to drive innovation identified in a recent report.
Webinar - Addressing Global Challenges Through Partnership: The Mars, Inc. and UC Davis Relationship http://bit.ly/2sigyH4 PostedJune 1, 2017 Register for this June 15 webinar about the longstanding institutional partnership between Mars and UC Davis, to include the partnership's mutual benefits and how the relationship has evolved over time.
Webcast April 23-24 - NAE-AAES Convocation and AAES General Assembly https://bit.ly/2qHGonJ PostedApril 18, 2018 Representatives from industry, academia, and the federal government will gather for two panel discussions on “Cybersecurity – Challenges for the Engineering Profession and Society” and “Enhancing the Resilience of the Nation’s Electricity System.” The webcast will begin at 8:15 AM EDT.
Watch the April 30 NAS Webcast - The Energy Transition https://www.facebook.com/events/1092173347589647/ PostedApril 25, 2018 Part one explores film clips from the documentary, "From the Ashes," to introduce the health, community, and environmental problems associated with production and use of coal. In Part II, a panel of experts will discuss what is driving change in the electric power system and how the overall production and transmission of power is evolving. Watch live on Monday, April 30 at 9:30 am.
Vote NOW for the People’s Choice Award in the Engineering for You 3 (E4U3) Video Contest! https://www.nae.edu/e4u3/ PostedJuly 29, 2016 Mars, large-scale energy source, fusion, better medicine, medical access, access to medical care, ocean rehab, ocean purification, clean oceans, scientific discovery, Hadron Collider, sustainable cities The winner of the People’s Choice Award will be determined by the number of "likes" received on the National Academy of Engineering's E4U3 Video Contest website during the voting period from 12:01AM EDT August 1, 2016 until 12:01PM EDT on September 1, 2016. You can "like" multiple videos but you can only "like" each video once. Email validation is required with each "like." YouTube "likes" will not count towards the contest. The "People’s Choice Award” winner will receive a $5,000 prize.
Vote for People’s Choice Award in the E4U Video Contest http://www.nae.edu/e4u/ PostedJuly 2, 2014 Vote from among 15 finalists for the People’s Choice Award in the Engineering For You (E4U) Video Contest. For more information, go to http://www.nae.edu/114936.aspx .
Using Light to 3D Print Memory-Materials https://www.theengineer.co.uk/mit-uses-light-to-3d-print-memory-materials/ PostedSeptember 27, 2016 MIT's Nicholas Fang (USFOE 2010) is creating a polymer mix that will change shape and activation in response to temperature, with applications in solar energy and drug delivery.
Turning Sound Into Matter https://www.ted.com/talks/markus_j_buehler_turning_sound_into_matter?language=en PostedOctober 15, 2020 oscillatory, engineer Watch FOE alum Markus Buehler at MIT's TEDx talk exploring a new perspective of materials science at the interface of matter and sound using a variety of tools including molecular modeling, AI and machine learning, and experimental synthesis and characterization.
Trans-Atlantic Funding Opportunity https://www.nsf.gov/events/event_summ.jsp?cntn_id=302665&WT.mc_id=USNSF_13&WT.mc... PostedMay 6, 2021 covid, coronavirus Recovery, Renewal and Resilience in a Post-Pandemic World is a new international funding opportunity supporting social, behavioral, and economic science research on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Organized through the Trans-Atlantic Platform, the endeavor is a partnership between the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences and scientific funding agencies in 11 other countries. Register for the webinar on May 27 to learn more.
The Next MacGyver http://www.thenextmacgyver.com/ PostedFebruary 23, 2015 Worldwide crowdsourcing competition seeks ideas for TV series with a female engineer lead.
The New Future of Work https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/project/the-new-future-of-work/ PostedApril 28, 2022 Following a rapid global shift to remote work, work is changing faster than it has in a generation. Microsoft's Jaime Teevan (USFOE 2014) writes about evolving hybrid work practices and developing technologies that will address the biggest new challenges while taking advantage of the biggest new opportunities.
The Crucial Race to Build a Better Battery https://news.uchicago.edu/crucial-race-build-better-battery-shirley-meng PostedNovember 4, 2022 cellphone, laptop, renewable, In a podcast episode, FOE alum Shirley Meng at Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Chicago discusses the need to engineer different metals and elements that could last longer and charge faster than our current lithium-ion batteries.
Tech for Good - Lives Not Grades https://viterbischool.usc.edu/lives-not-grades/ PostedMay 6, 2021 humanitarian, geopolitical, built environments, machine intelligence, systems thinking, sustainability Civil and environmental engineer Burcin Becerik-Gerber at the University of Southern California co-produced this film about students traveling to the Moria Camp in Greece, known as "the worst refugee camp on earth," to design and build innovations that can improve the lives of refugees fleeing wars and natural disasters.
Sept. 14 Webcast - Revitalizing Graduate STEM Education for the 21st Century http://sites.nationalacademies.org/pga/bhew/graded/index.htm PostedAugust 24, 2017 Find out about the committee's work and discussion document that outlines sets of competencies and core educational elements at the master’s and Ph.D. levels, then register for the next meeting by scrolling down the page.
Science of Science Communication Webcast Nov. 16-17 http://www.cvent.com/events/the-science-of-science-communication-iii-inspiring-n... PostedOctober 19, 2017 This webcast on inspiring novel collaborations and building capacity will explore ways to build capacity for and foster the use of evidence-based strategies for engaging the public with science and ensuring its appropriate use.