The fall edition of The Bridge, the National Academy of Engineering's magazine, focuses on globalization and engineering. This edition highlights information on materials research and development and the impacts of taking tasks and jobs offshore. The Bridge publishes original essays and sometimes reprints relevant articles published elsewhere on engineering research, education, and practice; science and technology policy; and the roles of engineering and technology in all aspects of society. TRB is a division of the National Academies, which include the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and National Research Council.