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Dean Yortsos participated in the panels "Looking Back" and "Collaborating to Address Challenges of Today“.
2019 Grand Challenges Scholars Program Annual Meeting
On November 12, 2019, Dean Yannis C. Yortsos gave the keynote address at the National Academy of Engineering’s 2019 Grand Challenges Scholars Program Annual Meeting.
NAE Grand Challenge Scholars at 2019 Annual Meeting
The 2019 annual meeting focused on two broad themes:
- Connections and alignment with other groups and networks
- Deep engagement with students and alumni. Panels that align with these themes established a framework for discussion.
Among these panels, Professor Andrea Armani, the Ray Irani Chair in Engineering and Materials Sciences, joined a discussion on connecting the 17 U.N. Sustainable Development Goals and the 14 National Academy of Engineering Grand Challenges.
View Dean Yortsos’ presentation here:
https://viterbi.usc.edu/pdfs/deanpresentations/AnnualGCSPMeeting2019YCY.pdf
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View Professor Armani’s presentation here:
https://cpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com/sites.usc.edu/dist/d/40/files/2019/11/Armani_NAE-GCSP-2019.pdf
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