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Bound and Bricked: New Brand of Innovation Bridges Science and Engineering
More earth-like than any other planet in the solar system, Mars will almost certainly be inhabited by humans in the future. “Humans will absolutely be on Mars,” said NASA chief scientist
Digital Inclusivity: Our New Strategic Direction
I am proud to share some important news about the Marconi Society and to tell you about our expanded mission: To celebrate, inspire, and connect individuals building tomorrow’s technologies in
Women’s Safety and Air Pollution: Top Issues for Indian Undergrads
We are proud to complete the third year of the Marconi Society’s Celestini Program in India. The Celestini Program is a flagship effort in the Marconi Society’s mission to celebrate, inspire and
On Internet Safety, Security and Privacy
Forty years ago, when Bob Kahn and I created the TCP/IP networking protocol for the Internet, we did not know that we were laying the tracks for what would become
Physical Behavior Analysis – Estimating Crowds and Movements in GPS-Denied Environments
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
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
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
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
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