Resource:How students can bring the Grand Challenge Scholars Program to their campus

Introduction

The Grand Challenge Scholars Program (GCSP) is a special initiative of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), which is the preeminent engineering organization in the world.

In 2008, the NAE identified fourteen "Grand Challenges" that engineers face in order to make progress toward a sustainable world — one that provides all people with more than just their basic needs and aspires to a higher level of living.

Application Steps

Interested in the National Academy of Engineering Grand Challenges Scholars Program? Student or faculty members can contact NAE by going to the website and submitting the required application. All engineering or non-engineering students are welcome to participate in this scholars program as well. To develop an approved program, follw these steps:

1. JOIN THE GCSP COMMUNITY. You should also join THE LISTSERV to keep up with the latest GCSP information and news!
2. CREATE AN GCSP OPERATIONAL DOCUMENT (PDF). You might find it helpful to LOOK AT THE OPERATIONAL DOCUMENTS OF SOME OF THE EXISTING PROGRAMS. Click on the Dean or President's name for the page with the link to that institution's operational document.
3. If you are a U.S. school, email your completed operational document to Dr. Jenna Carpenter (CARPENTER@CAMPBELL.EDU). If you are a school located outside of the U.S., email your completed operational document to Dr. Christina White (CHRISTINA@SMART.MIT.EDU). The Steering Committee will review it and provide you with feedback (most applicants do two revisions). Once the Steering Committee approves your operational document, you are officially a member of the NAE GCSP family!

Need more information or have questions?

If you are locaed inside of the U.S., contact Dr. Carpenter at CARPENTER@CAMPBELL.EDU or 318-257-2101.
For inquires outside of the U.S., contact Dr. Christina White at CHRISTINA@SMART.MIT.EDU.

Student Contributors

Jiaokun Liu

Tian Tang

Xiaoying Luo

Junpei Zhou