In Progress The Forum on Complex Unifiable Systems (FOCUS) The forum will explore both perennials and frontiers of complexity in health, security, democracy, urbanization, and infrastructure, research and education, the economy, transportation, the environment, modern work, and civic life. It will publish concise perspectives with ideas, insights, and ... Latest UpdateSeptember 15, 2023 Read More
Completed Strengthening the Talent for National Defense: Infusing Advanced Manufacturing in Engineering Education through Capstone Design Courses Innovations in advanced manufacturing play a critical role in supporting the U.S. economy and national security, and it is important to prepare future engineers to contribute towards the next generation of manufacturing technologies. This study and workshop examined advanced manufacturing techniques for the defense industry and explored how undergraduate engineering capstone design courses can better incorporate advanced manufacturing. This project was organized by the National Academy of Engineering in collaboration with the National Materials and Manufacturing Board (NMMB) in the Division of Engineering and Physical Sciences (DEPS). Latest UpdateSeptember 13, 2023 Read More
In Progress Inclusive, Diverse, and Equitable Engineering for All (IDEEA) The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) seeks to advance the well-being of the nation by promoting a vibrant engineering profession. To broaden participation in societal decision making around issues of technology, generate more creative solutions to problems, and promote a more ... Latest UpdateSeptember 13, 2023 Read More
In Progress Practices for Engineering Education and Research (PEER) Practices for Engineering Education and Research (PEER) will conduct studies, workshops, and other activities focused on equitable and inclusive engineering education and related research at the precollege and higher education levels. This program will consider the entire educational system, ... Latest UpdateSeptember 13, 2023 Read More
In Progress Cultural, Ethical, Social, and Environmental Responsibility in Engineering (CESER) Cultural, Ethical, Social, and Environmental Responsibility in Engineering (CESER) will help expand the understanding of how cultural, ethical, social circumstances, and the natural and constructed environment affect the practice of engineering. It will promote consideration of these elements ... Latest UpdateSeptember 13, 2023 Read More
In Progress Extraordinary Engineering Impacts on Society: Over Seven Decades of Contributions from the National Science Foundation The National Science Foundation has requested that the National Academies provide it with help in its efforts to bring greater understanding of and attention to engineering’s role in fulfilling NSF’s mission “to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, ... Latest UpdateSeptember 13, 2023 Read More
In Progress National Academy of Engineering and Gulf Research Program's Colloquium Series on Offshore Energy The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) and the National Academies' Gulf Research Program (GRP) are excited to partner on a colloquium series focused on offshore energy to address issues and identify solutions to challenges in offshore energy production and transportation safety. The goal of ... Latest UpdateSeptember 13, 2023 Read More
In Progress NAE President’s Racial Justice and Equity Committee The Racial Justice and Equity (RJ&E) Committee, a presidential advisory committee created in 2020 by NAE president John L. Anderson, aims to support the NAE mission “to advance the welfare and prosperity of the nation” by addressing diversity in the NAE, the engineering profession, and the nation. The NAE strives to promote diverse perspectives and research in order to provide better-informed advice to the government and engineering community. To that end, the NAE is working to lead a cultural shift to help meet future workforce needs and design systems that benefit all segments of society. Our work involves collaborating with initiatives to address diversity in the engineering profession. Our goal is to contribute to the growth of equitable practices, improve access to engineering and elevate its value to society. Latest UpdateSeptember 13, 2023 Read More
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. Latest UpdateSeptember 8, 2023 Read More
In Progress EngineerGirl EngineerGirl is the NAE's primary outreach program to support girls and help them understand the opportunities available to them in engineering. Latest UpdateSeptember 1, 2023 Read More
In Progress Armstrong Endowment for Young Engineers - Gilbreth Lectures A lectureship recognizing outstanding young American engineers. Latest UpdateAugust 31, 2023 Read More
The Grainger Foundation Frontiers of Engineering The Grainger Foundation Frontiers of Engineering symposia bring together emerging engineering leaders from industry, academe, and government labs to discuss pioneering technical work and leading-edge research. Latest UpdateAugust 31, 2023 Read More
Completed Educator Capacity Building In PreK-12 Engineering Education This 18-month project, overseen by the National Academy of Engineering in partnership with the Board on Science Education , will conduct extensive data gathering to better understand the current and anticipated future needs for engineering-literate PreK-12 educators in the United States and how ... Latest UpdateAugust 9, 2023 Read More
Completed Promising Practices and Innovative Programs in the Responsible Conduct of Research The Promising Practices and Innovative Programs in the Responsible Conduct of Research virtual workshop was held in 2021 and a proceedings has been published. Latest UpdateAugust 9, 2023 Read More
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. Latest UpdateMay 24, 2023 Read More
The NAE's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Today’s Engineers Join NAE as we celebrate NAE members and other pioneering engineers who have broken through boundaries and risen above obstacles to become leaders. Their perseverance has enabled them to become engineering professionals whose contributions to their fields of ... Latest UpdateFebruary 10, 2023 Read More
Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ Prize The Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ Prize, established in October 1999, is named after Fritz Russ, an esteemed engineer and founder of Systems Research Laboratories, and his wife Dolores Russ, a long-time supporter and benefactor of the engineering industry. Latest UpdateFebruary 2, 2023 Read More
Gibbs Brothers Medal Awarded for outstanding contributions in the field of naval architecture and marine engineering. Latest UpdateOctober 26, 2022 Read More
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. Latest UpdateOctober 26, 2022 Read More
In Progress Connecting Efforts to Support Minorities in Engineering Education Despite calls to increase diversity throughout the engineering education enterprise and years of efforts by universities, K-12 schools, education-related organizations such as professional societies, and collaborations among those organizations, it remains true that Blacks/African-Americans, ... Latest UpdateAugust 3, 2022 Read More