This issue of The Bridge aims to make the impact of engineering more visible and to broaden appreciation for its role in shaping our world.

• About the National Academy of Engineering and This Issue
• President’s Perspective: From Foundation to Future
• Editor In Chief’s Note: Engineers in Service to Society

This issue examines how smarter, more resilient data centers can meet the surging energy demands of the AI era through cutting-edge engineering.

• A Word from the NAE Chair Engineering the Future of Artificial Intelligence: Delivering on Its Potential for All Mankind
• Editor In Chief's Note: Engineering Trust in the AI Era
• Guest Editors' Introduction Powering AI: A Systems Approach for Next-Generation Data Centers

The Fall 2025 issue explores the Materials Genome Initiative’s progress and future outlook, showcasing advances in autonomous experimentation, sustainable polymers, next-generation batteries, and the broader role of AI in engineering.

• A Word from the NAE Chair: The Critical Role of Leadership in Times of Challenge and Change
• Editor in Chief's Note Transitions
• Guest Editor's Note - The Materials Genome Initiative (MGI): Status and Future Outlook