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Leading engineers and scientists identify advances that could improve quality of life

02-15-2008 · EurekAlert!

The US National Academy of Engineering today announced the grand challenges for engineering in the 21st century. A diverse committee of experts from around the world, convened at the request of the US National Science Foundation, revealed 14 challenges that, if met, would improve how we live.

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