Engineering Challenges

Engineering Challenges

1. Environmental

   • Creating viable sources of renewable energy e.g. making solar energy efficient
   • Controlling damage to natural habitat
   • Controlling the production of certain materials in some processes including carbon capture and storage
   • Preventing rising sea levels, controlling flood risks

2. Social

   • Improving techniques used in education
   • Providing clean water
   • Preventing nuclear terror

3. Technological

   • Improving medicine technology
   • Improving computer capability and output
   • Improving understanding of the way the brain works
   • Continuing the development and discovery of new technology and processes
     • Creating the technology to allow the continued exploration of our solar system and universe
       • Developing the technology and resources for a manned mission to Mars

4. Economical

   • Improving methods and techniques used in farming
   • Redesigning and creating sustainable and practical urban infrastructure