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Physical Behavior Analysis – Estimating Crowds and Movements in GPS-Denied Environments
September 22, 2019
It may feel like you are always on the grid and your location is constantly broadcast by some GPS device or another. In reality, we are often in environments, including
Paul Baran Young Scholars Continue to Achieve Great Things
August 15, 2019
In 2008, we recognized the first Marconi Society Young Scholars and knew that we were on to something good. By honoring and supporting young researchers who are creating innovative solutions
The Technological Imperative for Ethical Evolution
August 15, 2019
Almost overnight, the Manhattan Project transformed ethical decision making from a purely moral concern into one that is essential for human survival. Recent technological advances, including genetic engineering, AI, and
Closing the Homework Gap For Native American Tribes
July 12, 2019
By Mariel Triggs and Matthew Rantanen It all began with the Havasupai Tribe on their stunningly beautiful reservation in Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Park. Like each of the 400+ tribes that can be
How Smart Surfaces Will Transform Our Wireless Future
July 12, 2019
Pick up nearly any publication and you’ll see at least one story about how Fifth Generation (5G) networks will extend the scope of mobile communication services from interpersonal communication to
Digging Into Diversity, Inclusion and Ethics
June 21, 2019
Q&A with Andrea Goldsmith, Marconi Society Board Member and Chair of the IEEE’s Ad Hoc Committee on Diversity, Inclusion and Ethics
Building the Sustainable Internet with a Spirit of Cooperation
June 20, 2019
While much has been written about bridging the digital chasm and connecting the next billion to the Internet, it is slow going to make it happen. Currently, 3.4 billion people do
Welcoming Our 2019 Marconi Fellows and Young Scholars
May 21, 2019
Last week we hosted our 2019 Young Scholar Symposium and Awards Gala. I left as impressed as ever with the unique talent, technical expertise and commitment to social impact that
Networks to Support First Responders
April 18, 2019
One of my primary interests these days is understanding how to make the Internet accessible by, and useful for, those that rely on it for important functions, such as learning,