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Featuring ideas from our Fellows, Young Scholars, and leaders in our network, Marconi Signal explores the intersections of advanced technology, sustainability, and global connectivity.
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The Truth about the Digital Divide: Urban and Rural Barriers in the U.S.
August 22, 2020
When the COVID-19–induced public health emergency reached the United States in March of this year, parents and children were asked to work and take online
Colombian Students Recognized for Addressing Public Health Concerns Regarding Air Quality
July 6, 2020
The Marconi Society is dedicated to supporting and connecting with the future generation of technical innovators who have a passion for making a positive impact.
The United Nations, The Internet and Digital Cooperation
July 6, 2020
On June 26th, the United Nations (UN) celebrated the 75th anniversary of the signing of its charter. I was honored to be asked for my
Rethinking How We Fund Connectivity
July 1, 2020
By Samantha Schartman-Cycyk The past few weeks have forced many people and organizations, including the Marconi Society, to think deeply about the systems within our
Marconi Fellow Ron Rivest Breaks Ground in COVID-19 Contact Tracing
June 11, 2020
Marconi Fellows are recognized for their impact on society and humankind. As the COVID-19 pandemic radically alters everyone’s lives, we are proud to see some
Vint Cerf and Broadband Advocate Talon Lane Discuss Digital Inclusion
June 1, 2020
A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Talon Lane, a proud member of the Cherokee Nation and an outspoken advocate for
Three Lessons We’ve Learned About Digital Inclusion From COVID-19
May 26, 2020
By Samantha Schartman-Cycyk Did you know that 43% of the world’s households cannot take advantage of the educational and economic benefits of Internet access? Geographic
The Imperative to Close the Digital Divide
May 8, 2020
Robert Tkach’s engineering work vastly increased the transmission speed and capacity of optical fiber systems which underlie our global communications networks. Tkach has been recognized with the Marconi Prize, the IEEE Alexander Graham Bell Medal and the John Tyndall Award.
