Nancy M. Amato Spring 2016 Grand Challenge Scholars Program

2 Advance Personalized LearningAdvance Personalized Learning Make Solar Energy EconomicalMake Solar Energy Economical Enhance Virtual RealityEnhance Virtual Reality Reverse-Engineer the BrainReverse-Engineer the Brain Engineer Better MedicinesEngineer Better Medicines Advance Health InformaticsAdvance Health Informatics Restore and Improve Urban InfrastructureRestore and Improve Urban Infrastructure Secure CyberspaceSecure Cyberspace Provide Access to Clean WaterProvide Access to Clean Water Provide Energy from FusionProvide Energy from Fusion Prevent Nuclear TerrorPrevent Nuclear Terror Manage the Nitrogen CycleManage the Nitrogen Cycle Develop Carbon Sequestration MethodsDevelop Carbon Sequestration Methods Engineer the Tools for Scientific DiscoveryEngineer the Tools for Scientific Discovery In 2008, the NAE identified 14 Grand Challenges in Engineering for the 21 st Century. They are a call to action and serve as a focal point for society’s attention to opportunities and challenges affecting our quality of life.

The NAE Grand Challenge Scholars Program (GCSP) A national program run by the NAE - Each program includes curricular and extra-curricular activities designed to give students skills and experiences in five required areas research related to a Grand Challenge, multidisciplinary experience, global dimension, entrepreneurship, service learning - Institutions propose programs that are reviewed & approved by the NAE GCSP Steering Committee - Students who successfully complete program are recognized by NAE (on GCSP website, get letter from NAE Pres, etc.) The Texas A&M Program was approved in December 2015 and is being launched this spring! 3

Vision Grand Challenge Scholar Program The Texas A&M Grand Challenge Scholars Program is a three-year program designed to attract, retain and graduate future engineering world leaders in academe, government and industry

Five Requirements Research Interdisciplinary Entrepreneurship Global dimension Service learning 5 Requirements Grand Challenge Scholar Program

Research Research project spanning 2-4 semesters (Jr & Sr year) GC Faculty Mentor GC Thesis - Linked with Texas A&M undergraduate research scholars program 6 Grand Challenge Scholar Program

Interdisciplinary GC Thesis work AggiE Challenge Multidisciplinary coursework Activities, e.g., Engineers without Borders projects 7 Grand Challenge Scholar Program

Entrepreneurship GC Thesis Work Aggies Invent Startup Aggieland TAMUHack Coursework, e.g., with Mays College of Business 8 Grand Challenge Scholar Program

Global Experience GC Thesis work Engineering international certificate, or other formal coursework Study Abroad, TAMU Qatar Campus Engineers without Borders Global industry internships 9 Grand Challenge Scholar Program

Service Learning GC Thesis work Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) The Big Event – significant leadership role Tutoring and peer teaching 10 Grand Challenge Scholar Program

Texas A&M GGCS Program Summary of Five Components 11 Deep: equivalent of 9+ credit hours (3 courses) Medium: equivalent of 5-8 credit hours (two courses) Exposure: equivalent of 3-4 credit hours (one course)

Year One (Sophomore Year) Plan GCSP curriculum with faculty mentor Identify GC Thesis topic and GC Faculty Mentor Identify GC-related activities in five areas, and linkages between them Select international program 12 Grand Challenge Scholar Program

Actively engage in research for GCSP thesis Identify and initiate entrepreneurship activity Complete service requirement Take on leadership roles in GCSP activities and mentor 1 st year GC Scholars 13 Year Two (Junior Year) Grand Challenge Scholar Program

Complete research & thesis present at annual Texas A&M GC Symposium, and regional or national event Complete remaining GCSP requirements Continue leadership role in GCSP activities and Mentor 1 st and 2 nd year GC Scholars 14 Year Three (Senior Year) Grand Challenge Scholar Program

Program Requirements - GC Scholars must maintain 3.25 GPA - Continuous progress in five areas - Participation in GCSP activities and annual Spring GC Symposium at Texas A&M - Semesterly meeting with GCSP Director - Annual report & evaluation by GC Faculty Mentor and GCSP Director 15 Implementation Grand Challenge Scholar Program

Eligibility - Sophomore majoring in engineering GPA Application -On-line Application including essay, demonstrated commitment to the Grand Challenges, letter of reference - -Applications open: February 1 -Applications Due: February 24 -Decisions Announced: March 1 Questions to 16 Application Process Grand Challenge Scholar Program

Program Management 17 Grand Challenge Scholar Program GCSP Director manages program: defines curriculum, recruits and selects students, monitors student progress, helps students identify GC Faculty Mentors, assists/supports GC Faculty Mentors GCSP Oversight Committee provides guidance to GCSP Director. Includes representatives from administration, Texas A&M NAE members and GC Scholar faculty mentors