Thematic Task Forces

Engineered Systems for Water Security Exploratory Domains Transforming current silos into an integrated water system of systems paradigm will require a concerted effort from many different sectors, including government, industry, academia, and civil society. Engineers will be integral to the design and implementation of the technical solutions that will support the integration and interoperability of…

Engineering Food Systems to Enable Precision Nutrition Exploratory Domains The visioning event is focused on identifying and articulating the near and long term strategic focus for engineering research that will place the United States in a competitive position world wide. This event will be transdisciplinary with respect to engineering disciplines, sectors, and stakeholders interested in…

Engineering Materials for a Sustainable Future Exploratory Domains There is an urgent need to bring breakthrough materials research and development to the forefront of current sustainability efforts. Recent government action in the U.S. and globally has galvanized industries to pursue zero-carbon status. Corporate investors are also increasingly voicing interest in the development of sustainable materials…

Engineering R&D Solutions for Unhackable Infrastructure View the agenda and participants. Exploratory Domains MIT co-hosted ERVA’s visioning event that convened top researchers from various sectors to consider the theme of Engineering R&D Solutions for Unhackable Infrastructure. The goal of ERVA visioning events is to identify specific areas that are nascent or require additional exploration with the potential for the…

Engineering Research to Advance Quantum Technologies Thematic Task Force Role: An ad hoc group of cross sector experts guide content planning to develop a report that will includes actionable findings and identified research directions intended to catalyze action. Exploratory Domains The workshop is aimed at creating roadmaps for near and long-term engineering research opportunities with the…

Engineering Research to Catalyze Resilient Rural Communities Exploratory Domains The visioning event is focused on identifying and articulating the near and long term strategic focus for engineering research that will place the United States in a competitive position world wide. This event will be transdisciplinary with respect to engineering disciplines, sectors, and stakeholders interested in…

Engineering Solutions to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance Thematic Task Force Role: An ad hoc group of cross sector experts guide content planning to develop a report that will includes actionable findings and identified research directions intended to catalyze action. Exploratory Domains The workshop is aimed at creating roadmaps for near and long-term engineering research opportunities with the…

Engineering the Future of Distributed Manufacturing Thematic Task Force Role: An ad hoc group of cross sector experts guide content planning to develop a report that will includes actionable findings and identified research directions intended to catalyze action. Exploratory Domains The workshop was aimed at developing key insights and major opportunities for academic, industry and government…

NSF-ERVA Wave-Based Computing Workshop Workshop Goal This workshop will convene experts from academia, industry, and government to discuss Wave-Based Computing (WBC). The goal of the workshop is to identify research challenges and bottlenecks that must be addressed in order to realize the potential of WBC in real-world settings. Hence workshop activities will be designed to…

Reimagining Cellular and Cell-Free Biomanufacturing Platforms in the AI Era Exploratory Domains The goal of the event is to collectively develop strategic visions for high-impact, high-reward, pre-competitive engineering research-led opportunities that will advance the United States’ competitiveness and prosperity. The event outcomes will inform future research directions and attract resources across the nation in industry,…

Strategic Engineering for Next-Generation Wireless Competitiveness Exploratory Domains The visioning event is focused on identifying and articulating the near and long term strategic focus for engineering research that will place the United States in a competitive position world wide. This event will be transdisciplinary with respect to engineering disciplines, sectors, and stakeholders interested in wireless…

Strategic Thinking for Engineering Research in the Era of Artificial Intelligence ERVA’s inaugural visioning event convened over 100 interdisciplinary, cross-sector experts on December 7-8, 202Thematic Task Force Role: An ad hoc group of cross sector experts guide content planning to develop a report that will include actionable findings and identified research directions intended to catalyze action. Exploratory…

Sustainable Transportation Networks Exploratory Domains See the event speakers, agenda, and attendees. Safe, efficient, resilient, and sustainable mobility is essential to the quality of life of our vibrant society. Transportation – the movement of people, goods and services – relies in turn on the infrastructure, both physical and digital, that underpins transportation networks and modes. …

The Role of Engineering in Addressing Climate Change ERVA’s inaugural visioning event convened over 100 interdisciplinary, cross-sector experts on December 7-8, 2021 to explore The Role of Engineering in Addressing Climate Change. As outlined in the recent White House priorities memo, “the United States and the world face a profound climate crisis with a narrow moment to pursue action…

Transforming Women’s Health Outcomes through Engineering Exploratory Domains The visioning event will identify and articulate strategic near- and long-term engineering research opportunities with the highest potential for positive societal impact. The event will focus primarily on eight areas of intersection: Stages of a woman’s life Technology fields This event will convene experts from across engineering,…