The IEEE-HKN Awards Committee is proud to announce the recipients of this year’s awards honoring those whose contributions define excellence and service to our profession:
Dr. Andrea J. Goldsmith, Dean of Engineering and Applied Science, School of Engineering and Applied Science, Princeton University, an IEEE Fellow, and International Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, was named the recipient of the IEEE-HKN’s highest honor, Asad M. Madni Outstanding Technical Achievement and Excellence Award. Professor Goldsmith received the award “For her pioneering work in wireless communications and information theory leading to innovations which have shaped the performance of wireless networking and enabled fast, reliable wireless service around the world.” Through her groundbreaking research and entrepreneurial efforts, Professor Goldsmith has influenced virtually all cellular and Wi-Fi networks worldwide. Known for a wide range of breakthroughs in telecommunications, Professor Goldsmith developed adaptive modulation techniques that have allowed engineers to vary the speed of transmission to match rapidly shifting demands of receiving networks. The Asad M. Madni Award is given to a practitioner for distinguishing himself or herself through an invention, development, discovery, or innovation in electrical or computer sciences, engineering or technology, with worldwide impact.
Dr. Gina Adam, Associate Professor in the department of electrical and computer engineering at George Washington University, is the recipient of the IEEE-HKN C. Holmes MacDonald Outstanding Teaching Award “For contributions to nanoelectronics education and inclusion efforts in electrical and computer engineering.” Since joining George Washington University, Dr. Adam has taught courses in design of logic systems, nanoelectronics, physical electronics and micro- and nanofabrication technology and the engineering seminar. She impacted over 220 undergraduate students and more than 35 graduate students so far. This award was established in 1972 to recognize the important role of college professors in training and motivating future electrical and computer engineers. The award acknowledges engineering professors who, early in their careers, have demonstrated special dedication and creativity in their teaching.
Ronald Jensen, 2021 IEEE-HKN President, is the recipient of the IEEE-HKN Distinguished Service Award “For continued service for leading and growing impactful IEEE-HKN Programs and sustained dedication to mentoring future student leaders.” Ron has been a major resource for IEEE-HKN for many years. He has vast experience and skills that he has patiently shared with board members year after year. He is a master of journey mapping, which helped bring diverse perspectives and contributions to the future direction of the organization. His efforts helped shape the development priorities and brought storytelling of HKN’s value to donors and sponsors. This award was established in 1971 to recognize those members who have devoted years of service to Eta Kappa Nu (or IEEE-HKN), resulting in significant benefits to society members.
The IEEE-HKN Awards will be presented at the IEEE Educational Activities Board (EAB) Awards Presentation Ceremony on Friday, 22 November 2024, during the IEEE Meeting Series in Dallas, Texas, USA. Congratulations to all!
