Grand Challenges: Science, Engineering and Societal Advances Requiring Netowrking and Information Technology Research and Development.

摘要

This definition is characteristic of humanity's resolve to find solutions to challenges that go far beyond mere intellectual curiosity. It is embedded in humanity's very nature to conquer new frontiers for social, economic, and political advancement. Information technology is an important element in conquering these frontiers. Recognizing this role, the U.S. Government makes critical decisions about appropriate investments in IT R&D to help society forward both socially and economically. To inform that decision-making, in July of 2003, a group of leading Government technical program managers who participate in the Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) Program completed their formulation of 16 illustrative science, engineering, and societal grand challenges. Addressing these grand challenges will require innovations in IT R&D.