The NAE Grand Challenges Scholars Program (GCSP) provides an opportunity for a select group of Tulane students to be recognized for their commitment to and engagement in research, entrepreneurship, global awareness, service and interdisciplinary approaches to real-world scientific and engineering problems. Through these five program competencies GC Scholars will address a theme or challenge that they are passionate about. The goals of the GCSP are consistent with the mission of the Tulane School of Science and Engineering, which is “to provide outstanding opportunities for learning and discovery in science and engineering and to foster an environment that is student focused, research intensive, interdisciplinary, entrepreneurial, and responsive to the needs of the community”.