The Grainger Foundation Frontiers of Engineering

The Grainger Foundation Frontiers of Engineering unites future leaders from industry, academia, and government to foster collaboration and share research.

[The Grainger Foundation Frontiers of Engineering @FrontiersNAE]

This year’s JAFOE at UC San Diego brought U.S. and Japanese engineers together to tackle challenges in fusion, semiconductors, wearables & ocean tech. 🌊⚡🌐
Check out the full version here: https://t.co/ybVM7tnT7o
#JAFOE #EngineeringInnovation

[National Academy of Engineering @theNAEng]

Congratulations to the seventy-four highly accomplished, early-career engineers selected to participate in The Grainger Foundation Frontiers of Engineering 2025 U.S. Symposium! Find the complete list of selected participants here: https://t.co/TcoF5XoqWU @FrontiersNAE

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FOE alum @TreyIdeker (EU-US FOE 2011) @UCSDJacobsis using AI-powered large language models to accelerate functional genomics research, automating how we understand gene interactions. https://t.co/0LTphWgk10 #Genomics #FOE

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NAE member & FOE alum David Patterson (USFOE 1995) @Berkeley_EECS is exploring how engineers & policymakers can ensure AI benefits society—boosting teamwork, reducing drudgery, & increasing productivity. #AIethics #FOE #alumniImpact https://t.co/bmTOvNXbOt

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FOE alum @SoonJoChung (USFOE 2018) @CaltechEAS is advancing autonomous robot decision-making! His algorithm helps robots navigate real-world environments efficiently & safely. #Robotics #FOE #AlumniImpact https://t.co/WDFU7dimhK

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How do muscles and neurons work together during exercise? FOE alum Ritu Raman (GAFOE 2021) @MITMechE latest research explores their connection, paving the way for therapies that repair damaged nerves. #Biomechanics #FOE #AlumniImpact https://t.co/KWGFS7eyDS

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FOE alum @filipov_lab (CAFOE 2022) @UM_CEE is engineering origami-inspired, load-bearing structures for disaster relief, concert venues, and temporary bridges. His work is redefining adaptable architecture! #AlumniImpact Read more here: https://t.co/zHmGrr1axC

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FOE alum Lakshmi Nair (USFOE 2014) @uconnhealth is developing ways to extend local anesthesia's effectiveness, reducing pain without opioids or limiting mobility. Her work could reshape pain management! #FOE #AlumniImpact Read more here: https://t.co/rqBqRPFYUg

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FOE alum Nikolay Dokholyan (EU-US FOE 2014) @PSUScience has identified a potential therapeutic target for a toxic protein linked to ALS. His research sheds light on how it affects brain, spinal cord, and muscle tissues differently. #FOE #alumniimpact https://t.co/aT5P83Mv62

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Blending engineering and comedy? FOE alum @theWasteNotLab (USFOE 2021) @USCViterbi turned trash into treasure as a guest expert on the Wrong Answers Only show. Watch her in action: https://t.co/9QqZGj5r7t #AlumniImpact #FOE

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Chemical contamination after disasters poses long-term risks. FOE alum @TheWheltonGroup (USFOE 2018) @LifeAtPurdue is improving responses to protect public health and communities. Read how: https://t.co/LGaPqRJjPX #EnvironmentalEngineering #FOE #AlumniImpact

[Northwestern Engineering @NorthwesternEng]

Northwestern Engineering’s Ian McCue has been selected to participate in the Grainger Foundation Frontiers of Engineering 2025 Symposium, scheduled for September 14-17 at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

Congrats, Ian!

https://t.co/Ab2NFIE17n

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Today at #JAFOE2025: Ocean engineering for a carbon-free future. Speakers from @OregonState , Ocergy, @University of Tokyo & JAMSTEC explore wind power, marine monitoring, and ocean modeling to power what’s next.

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The final day of #JAFOE2025 begins at @UCSanDiego with a focus on sustainable ocean engineering—bringing together U.S. and Japanese researchers working to design a carbon-free future powered by our oceans.

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Thank you to today’s #JAFOE2025 wearable tech speakers: Webb (@rhaeos ), Gong (@UMich ), Sugihara (@UTokyo_News), and Kinoshita (SEED). From smart lenses to force sensors, the future of biosensing is global—and wearable.

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Dr. Ando (@IBM ) and Dr. Tomioka (@HokkaidoUni ) continue today’s #JAFOE2025 semiconductor session—exploring analog in-memory AI compute and vertical nanowire transistors. Materials meet architecture, globally.

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Thank you to today’s speakers at #JAFOE2025 for an insightful session on semiconductor integration. Dr. Hariri (@intel) shared advances in packaging, while @InoueFumihiro (Yokohaman Nat’l Univ) highlighted chiplet tech driving future AI systems. Engineering without borders.

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Flash posters are live at #JAFOE2025! Bold ideas in bite-size form—from health tech to AI, this is where collaboration starts.
Poster sessions are buzzing. U.S. and Japanese engineers are exchanging big ideas and building new connections. #JAFOE2025

[The Grainger Foundation Frontiers of Engineering @FrontiersNAE]

Thank you to today’s fusion session speakers at #JAFOE2025. From plasma heating to reactor materials and fuel cycles, your work is pushing fusion closer to real-world energy solutions. A powerful showcase of global engineering in action.

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#JAFOE2025 is now underway at @UCSanDiego, hosted by @theNAEng and the Engineering Academy of Japan. U.S. and Japanese engineers are coming together to advance global innovation.