Welcome to this year’s annual meeting of the National Academy of Engineering, and a special welcome to our new members and foreign members on your induction day. I hope that you enjoyed last evening’s Great Hall dinner in your honor. We intended it to be one to remember—it is about the best event that the academy will ever host for you. That was my experience 30 years ago, and it remains etched in my memory. We do try to create a little magic for you. We are most excited that you are joining us. Welcome too to all members, foreign members, spouses, family and friends, the reunion group, and visitors from home and abroad. I also welcome our anniversary members who are recognized after 25 years of membership and at every 5-year interval thereafter. I am confident that you will enjoy this meeting, plus the opportunity to reconnect with classmates and friends from afar.

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