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. Follow our LinkedIn to stay updated!

Fall 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 fall semester program 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

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.

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Sustainability
Joy of Living
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GCSP Annual Meeting Recap

A special thank you to our two keynote speakers, Dr. Yannis Yortsos (Dean of Engineering USC Viterbi School of Engineering & Founder of GCSP Network) and David Ethridge (Director and Lead Systems Engineer for Mindbank Consulting Group), for their inspiring words and leadership in shaping the future of engineering education. Thank you for your keynote presentations on “Grand Challenges In Our Times Of Accelerating Technology and Challenges” and “AI, The Grand Challenges, and the Joy of Living”.

Shoutout to our incredible 25+ NCSU GCSP graduating seniors! Your hard work, passion, and commitment to tackling global challenges have been truly inspiring. We can’t wait to see the amazing things you accomplish next!

For any additional questions or concerns, email grandchallenges@ncsu.edu.