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    Integrating Social and Behavioral Insights into Engineering Failure Analyses
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    2024 Charles Stark Draper Prize for Engineering dinner and ceremony (by invitation only)
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Spotlight on engineering is the NAE’s biweekly e-newsletter providing information on engineering and policy activities by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, events and items of interest, and engineering news items from around the world.

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    Charles Stark Draper Prize for Engineering
    Recognized as one of the world's preeminent awards for engineering achievement, the Charles Stark Draper Prize for Engineering honors an engineer whose accomplishment has significantly impacted society by improving the quality of life, providing the ability to live freely and comfortably, and/or permitting the access to information.
  • image for Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ Prize
    Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ Prize
    The Russ Prize recognizes an outstanding bioengineering achievement in widespread use that improves the human condition. This achievement should help the public better understand and appreciate the contributions of engineers to our health, well-being and quality of life. An auxiliary purpose of the Russ Prize is to encourage collaboration between the engineering and medical/biological professions to work closely together.
  • image for Bernard M. Gordon Prize for Innovation in Engineering and Technology Education
    Bernard M. Gordon Prize for Innovation in Engineering and Technology Education
    Inaugurated in 2001 by the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), the intent of the Gordon Prize is to recognize new modalities and experiments in education that develop effective engineering leaders. The focus is on innovations such as curricular design, teaching methods, and technology-enabled learning that strengthen students' capabilities and desire to grow into leadership roles.
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    Simon Ramo Founders Award
    The Founders Award was established in 1965 by the Academy to honor an outstanding NAE member or international member who has upheld the ideals and principles of the NAE through professional, educational, and personal achievement and accomplishment.
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    Arthur M. Bueche Award
    Established in 1982, the Arthur M. Bueche (Bee' - kuh) Award honors an engineer who has shown dedication in science and technology, as well as active involvement in determining U.S. science and technology policy, promoting technological development, and contributing to the enhancement of the relationship between industries, government, and universities.
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    Gibbs Brother Medal
    This award is for outstanding contributions in the field of naval architecture and marine engineering. It was established through the Gibbs Brothers. Fund by gift of William Francis Gibbs and Frederic H. Gibbs.
  • image for J.C. Hunsaker Award in Aeronautical Engineering
    J.C. Hunsaker Award in Aeronautical Engineering
    Established by Professor and Mrs. Jerome C. Hunsaker, this award honors excellence in the field of aeronautical engineering.