Activities in this program area examine the connections between engineering, technology, and the nation’s economic performance. Projects are designed to advance the understanding of engineering's contribution to major sectors of the U.S. economy, and to identify areas where engineering and technology may be further leveraged to enhance economic performance in service of broad societal goals in the context of a global economy.

Recent Publications

The Offshoring of Engineering: Facts, Unknowns, and Potential Implications (2008)
This report summarizes a workshop on the offshoring of engineering held in October 2006. Read more about the Offshoring of Engineering project.

Information and Communication Technology and Peacebuilding: Summary of a Workshop (2008)
On December 14, 2007, the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) convened a group of experts in diverse fields to consider the role of information and communication technologyin promoting peace and conflict resolution.

Additional publications from the Engineering, Economy, and Society Program