Today, engineering is still evolving at a rapid pace. Engineers are working to address global challenges, develop cutting-edge technologies, and change the way new
products are developed. Some of the transformations in process are addressing sustainability, health, safety, learning, and entertainment. Engineers today are making tomorrow’s history. The following items were identified at the beginning of the 21st century (we are already 1/4 of the way through!) as grand challenges for engineers to solve.