Core Competencies

Talent:

Research experiences for undergraduates (REU)

Senior Capstone Projects

Design Competitions

Honors Programs

National Science Foundation

Internships at a national laboratory

Entrepreneurship:

Internships + Co-ops

Careers in Grand Challenges

Entrepreneurship Initiative

Multidisciplinary:

Interdisciplinary research + work experience

Second majors + minors

Benjamin Franklin Scholars

Non-engineering courses related to Grand Challenge

Multicultural:

Office of Global Engagement

Study, research, work, and service abroad

Student Organizations

Related Courses

Social Consciousness

Leadership and Civic Engagement
Institute of Nonprofits

Student Service Organizations

Alternative Spring Break

Volunteering in Raleigh
The Engineering Place's K-12 outreach

To learn more about GCSPs Competencies watch the video below

All five competencies are normally not present in engineering curricula. However, taken as a supplement to NC State's engineering programs, the competencies are what is required to transform a national engineering program into a global one. The universities are tasked to describe their intended Grand Challenges Scholars Program and how the five competencies will be realized by their students. NC State selects its Grand Challenges Scholars, educates them, evaluates their achievement in the five competencies, and determines how it will recognize them on completion of their program. Each university is responsible for all aspects of its program (other than its agreement to ensure student achievement in the five areas of competency). For more information on how to meet all of the competencies, please look at the Program Standards, Completion Requirements, Approved Coursework, Research Opportunities, and Scholars Council tabs all found below the Current Scholars Menu!