NAS Symposium

This symposium will explore the potential benefits that might accrue, and pitfalls to be avoided, should the NAS develop a set of Grand Challenges in Science, a checklist of future civilization-shaping scientific questions to inspire the next generation of students. What are today’s big unknowns that will inspire the next generation of students and attract them to research careers? What are the characteristics of the 21st century educational programs that will equip students to address the major issues of o