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News Release 08-028
Leading Engineers and Scientists Identify Advances That Could Improve Quality of Life Around the World
21st Century grand engineering challenges unveiled
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One of the grand engineering challenges seeks to make solar energy more affordable.
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A panel of experts announced 14 grand challenges for engineering in the 21st century.
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