Powerful forces, including demographics, globalization, and rapidly evolving technologies are driving profound   changes in the role of engineering in society.

The purpose of this study is to pull together the principal findings and recommendations of the various reports concerning the profession of engineering, the technology and innovation needs of the nation, and the role played by human and intellectual capital.

It is clear that our nation faces the very real prospect of losing its engineering competence in an era in which technological innovation is key to economic competitiveness, national security, and social well being. Bold and concerted action is necessary to sustain and enhance the profession of engineering in America. It is the goal of this report both to sound the alarm and to suggest a roadmap to the future of American engineering.

The report can be downloaded from here. Other iFoundry readings can be found here.