Grand Challenges Scholars Program ..
The Grand Challenges Scholars Program (GCSP) at NC State is a combined curricular and extracurricular program inspired by the National Academy of Engineering. The program is designed as a call to action that prepares students to devise societal solutions. There are five Core Competencies that serve as the program’s framework for engaging GC Scholars in problem-solving for the Grand Challenges.
Summer 2025 GCSP-REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates)
Are you interested in undergraduate research opportunities to solve one of the Grand Challenges of engineering? This research experience for undergraduates (REU) is a funded 10-week program (May 19-July 25, 2025) hosted by the NC State University College of Engineering – Office of Academic Affairs.
GCSP Spotlight
AI Revolution: Ethics Panel Strategized by GCSP Scholar Ishita Pai Raikar
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Commencement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QViN4fbxz4
AI x Governance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNx-2bhjIu8
AI x Education: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVbwfcWb14
2025 GCSP Annual Meeting Hosted By North Carolina State University
Collaboration and knowledge sharing among GCS programs from across the GCSP Network.
Student workshops to sharpen the skills of the five Mindsets and leverage the benefits of GCSP.
Sessions focused on GCSP program development and best practices.
Camaraderie amongst change-makers looking to tackle the world’s biggest problems!
GCSP Scholars Luke Dickerson & Nolan McInnis third place winners Of NCSU annual MAKEATHON
They developed a free-use bike rental system with One Card-operated locks and a point system rewarding sustainable transportation and maintenance participation.
For any additional questions or concerns, email grandchallenges@ncsu.edu.