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Ten challenges where Stanford Engineering can have impact.
The Stanford Engineering Future committee received dozens of recommendations and ideas, which were organized around 10 grand challenges where engineering can have an impact.
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How good can we get at engineering living matter?
Download the whitepaper on living matter (PDF)![Closeup of flying drone with pilot in background](https://cdn.statically.io/img/engineering.stanford.edu/sites/default/files/styles/card_1900x950/public/media/image/future_autonomy.jpeg?h=df34b1a9&itok=jPLGbqwP)
How can we use autonomy to enable future engineering systems?
Download the whitepaper on autonomy (PDF)![Black and white drawing of skyscrapers](https://cdn.statically.io/img/engineering.stanford.edu/sites/default/files/styles/card_1900x950/public/media/image/future_cities.png?h=df34b1a9&itok=8QHNVrB-)