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Thematic Task Forces

Thematic Task Forces are small, ad hoc teams of interdisciplinary domain experts rapidly assembled to scope and frame topics selected for further study and to work with the ERVA team and the Research Intelligence contractor to organize visioning events on the chosen themes. They also guide the development of the visioning report. The ERVA Standing Council identifies themes and recommends each Thematic Task Force’s chair, members, schedule of activities, and deliverables.
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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 […]
Engineering Design to Equip a Neurodiverse Workforce Exploratory Domains The visioning event is focused on identifying and articulating the near and long term strategic focus for engineering research that will […]
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 […]
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. […]
Quantum-Enabled 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 […]
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 […]
Strategic Thinking for Engineering Research in the Era of Artificial Intelligence Thematic Task Force Role: An ad hoc group of cross sector experts guide content planning to develop a report […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Engineering R&D Solutions for Unhackable Infrastructure View the agenda and participants.   Learn More About the Visioning Event Exploratory Domains MIT co-hosted ERVA's visioning event that convened top researchers from […]
Leveraging Biology to Power Engineering Impact View the agenda, participants, and sessions archive. Learn More About the Visioning Event Exploratory Domains The natural world provides many sources of inspiration for […]
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 […]
Past
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 […]
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Engineering Design to Equip a Neurodiverse Workforce Exploratory Domains The visioning event is focused on identifying and articulating the near and long term strategic focus for engineering research that will […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
View Report
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Quantum-Enabled 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 […]
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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 […]
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Strategic Thinking for Engineering Research in the Era of Artificial Intelligence Thematic Task Force Role: An ad hoc group of cross sector experts guide content planning to develop a report […]
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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 […]
View Report
View Task Force
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 […]
View Report
View Task Force
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, […]
View Report
View Task Force
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 […]
View Report
View Task Force
Engineering R&D Solutions for Unhackable Infrastructure View the agenda and participants.   Learn More About the Visioning Event Exploratory Domains MIT co-hosted ERVA's visioning event that convened top researchers from […]
View Report
View Task Force
Leveraging Biology to Power Engineering Impact View the agenda, participants, and sessions archive. Learn More About the Visioning Event Exploratory Domains The natural world provides many sources of inspiration for […]
View Report
View Task Force
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 […]
View Report
View Task Force
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