Reclaiming engineering as a public good
A new national initiative to develop bold, systems-minded engineers who solve the hardest problems with speed, purpose, and real-world impact
The future depends on engineers who are bold enough to build it.
If engineering is our most powerful tool… why are we so afraid to redesign how it’s taught?
Vision
To engineer a future that is resilient, secure, and just by empowering a generation of engineers to solve the hardest problems with speed, rigor, and purpose
Mission
Develop, connect, and deploy engineers who work across disciplines and sectors to create breakthrough solutions for the most pressing challenges
The three pillars
We Convene
Mission-driven networks across sectors
Peer cohorts and mentorship
Action-focused professional development
We Research
Rapid testing of new training and deployment models
Radical transparency on what works—and what doesn’t
Partnerships with universities to track real impact
We Translate
Ideas into policies, playbooks, and prototypes
Strategies into scalable programs
Talent into measurable outcomes
The U.S. cannot afford business as usual
From climate resilience to infrastructure, health security to economic stability—engineering is our most powerful tool for progress. EfA exists to tap the full potential of American engineering talent and make that talent count where it matters most.
Backed by AAAS
Engineering for America is hosted by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest multidisciplinary scientific society. We operate across institutions and geographies to deliver results, not rhetoric.
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Whether you're an engineer, educator, policymaker, or partner—join us in shaping the next chapter of American ingenuity.
