Honoring the
Leading Scientists in
Communications and
the Internet

The Marconi Society identifies and supports groundbreaking achievements that have contributed significantly to human progress.

  • About the Society

    Read about the creative works of scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs in the telecommunications field. More...

  • Marconi Fellows

    Fellows are recognized for their lasting scientific contributions to human progress in the field of communications science and the Internet. More...

  • Young Scholars

    Learn about the Marconi Society Young Scholar program past winners. More...

2011 Marconi Society Awards Video Profiles

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Wireless Engineering Pioneer Joins NYU-Poly and NYU

Robert W. GalvinNew York University and the Polytechnic Institute of New York University (NYU-Poly) announced today they have appointed Theodore (Ted) Rappaport, 51, to lead a new initiative in wireless communications engineering and research.


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Upcoming Programs

SEPT 2012

Marconi Young Scholars Panel



SEPT 2012

Marconi Symposium


SEPT 2012

Marconi Awards Dinner

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Marconi Fellows in the News

Hao Zou

Marconi Young Scholar Receives Dual Degrees

Hao Zou, 2008 Marconi Young Scholar, received both an MBA and PhD in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University at commencement ceremonies in May. Zou will be joining Pacific Investment Management Company in Newport Beach in late August as one of their youngest portfolio managers.

Eitan Yaakobi

Marconi Young Scholar Receives PhD from UCSD

Eitan Yaakobi, 2009 Marconi Young Scholar, recently received his PhD in Electrical Engineering from UCSD. He is currently doing postdoctoral research at the CalTech and the UCSD, where he is associated with the Center for Magnetic Recording Research.

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