Cecile J. Gonzalez

The brain’s special abilities entice engineers like Silvia Ferrari to model it when creating new control and navigation systems for aircraft, robots and more.

Paul Werbos uses mathematics to tackle the big questions of human intelligence, the beginning of the universe, and sustainable energy.

Engineer Kathleen Sienko investigates ways for people with trouble balancing to navigate the world using sensory augmentation.

Gummy mucilage found within prickly pear cactus could help purify water.