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_ ~ N T HE A I N ~D N C ~ ~_ _ . _ E L F Outstand ing Achie7;ernents 1964- 1989 Selected by the National Academy of Engirleerirlg on the occasion of its 25th anniversary December 5, 1989 NAE'',,'25 T O F C O N T E N T 5 Introduction 2 Moon landing 4 Application Satellites ~ 0 Mieroprocessor I4 Computer-Aitle~l Design and Manufacturing ~ 8 CAT Scan 22 Advanced Composite MateriaBs 26 Jumbo Jet 30 Lasers 34 Fiber-Optic Communication 38 Genetical~y Engineered Products 42 Fur~er Rea~ling 46 Acknowle~lgments 48