Concurrent Session: Engineering (ENG)
(Room Churchill Downs)
05 Jun 17
3:00 PM
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4:00 PM
Tracks:
Engineering (ENG)
The ENG Directorate promotes the progress of engineering in the U.S. in order to enable the nation's capacity to perform. Investments in engineering research and education are critical building blocks for the nation's future prosperity. Engineering breakthroughs address national challenges, such as smart manufacturing, resilient infrastructure and sustainable energy systems. Engineering also brings about new opportunities in areas ranging from advanced photonics to prosthetic devices. Research funded by the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Directorate for Engineering (ENG) has enriched the understanding of natural systems, enhanced electronics, fortified the nation's infrastructure and introduced the exciting possibilities of engineering to the next generation.