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The Relay That Changed the Power Industry

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This Stevens Institute of Technology Student Got a Head Start in Engineering

The budding power engineer started her career at 16

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From EE to VC: Eileen Tanghal's Journey

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This Nobel Laureate Paved the Way for High-Intensity Lasers

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This Harvard Law Professor is an Expert on Digital Technology

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Arizona State University Professor’s Work to Stabilize the Grid Pays Off

The power expert discovered ways to integrate renewable sources

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Millimeter Wave Radar System Keeps Drivers Safe on the Road

This startup’s sensor checks vital signs to detect impaired driving

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The Maestro Behind Design-Software Behemoth Synopsys

CEO Aart de Geus created logical synthesis, which transformed how ICs are designed

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A Young Professional on the Power of Mentorship

The IEEE award recipient is guiding the next generation of engineers

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This Alternative Could Stay on Target if GPS Fails

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Smellovision Gets a Refresh

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New Anodes Help Lithium-ion Batteries Charge Faster

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New Drone Can Hitch a Ride on a Moving Car

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Ostrich-Inspired Robot Gives Its Neck a Stretch

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With AI Watermarking, Creators Strike Back

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Eugene H. Spafford: Malware Nemesis

The Purdue professor has been fighting cybersecurity threats for decades

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Overcoming Systemic Racism Through System Engineering

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Teen Creates App To Identify Nutrient Deficiencies

It uses AI to analyze images of fingernails and suggests dietary changes

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How to Achieve Open, AI Native 6G Networks
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This Autonomous Robot Might Soon Make Food Deliveries in Airports

Ottobot can maneuver through crowded places without GPS

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Explore Pioneering Software at the Computer History Museum

Its director of curation on preserving Smalltalk and other source codes

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Rory Cooper’s Wheelchair Tech Makes the World More Accessible

He has introduced customized controls and builds wheelchairs for rough terrain

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The James Webb Space Telescope was a Career-Defining Project for Janet Barth

NASA’s first female engineering chief was there from conception to first light

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One Way to Stop the Social Spread of Disinformation

Owning your data is key, says wireless pioneer Siavash Alamouti

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How This Startup Cut Production Costs of Millimeter Wave Power Amplifiers

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Craig Partridge Is Still Working to Improve Internet Traffic

He developed the first high-speed router 40 years ago

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