Perspectives on Grand Challenges for Engineering

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Centered on the theme of global challenges including National Academy of Engineering's (NAE) Grand Challenges for Engineering in the 21st century. Offers the opportunity for students to develop an interdisciplinary understanding of global challenges related to health, security, sustainability and ensuring a joyful life for everyone. Increases students' awareness of the social complexities of meeting the needs of local and global challenges through engineering and technology. Explores and analyzes global challenges facing society from social, cultural, political, economic, ethical and technological perspectives and considers the differences of these global challenges across different geographical locations, populations and multiple scales (developed communities, underdeveloped communities and globally). Students also learn more about the interdisciplinary global mindset required to address complex global issues and consider opportunities they can pursue to develop that broader mindset and skill set during their undergraduate studies and beyond.