Tulane’s School of Science and Engineering (SSE) is unique in that it combines engineering, math, and science all within one academic school. The integrated, collaborative nature of Tulane’s SSE provides a unique opportunity for Scholars to address the 14 Grand Challenges from both a scientific and engineering perspective. Collaborative efforts in research, curriculum, and programming mean that our students are ready to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century, a time when scientific breakthroughs are driving technological innovations.

The NAE Grand Challenges Scholars Program (GCSP) provides an opportunity for a select group of Tulane students to be recognized for their commitment to and engagement in research, entrepreneurship, global awareness, service, and interdisciplinary approaches to real-world scientific and engineering problems. Through these five program components GC Scholars will address a theme or challenge that they are passionate about. The goals of the GCSP are consistent with the mission of the Tulane School of Science and Engineering, which is “to provide outstanding opportunities for learning and discovery in science and engineering and to foster an environment that is student focused, research intensive, interdisciplinary, entrepreneurial, and responsive to the needs of the community.”