Bridging theory and reality in wireless communications: a candid talk with Andrea Goldsmith
Emma Lutjen May 28, 2026
In this wide-ranging conversation, Andrea Goldsmith reflects on a career that has helped define modern wireless communications, from foundational work in channel capacity and adaptive modulation to shaping MIMO, AI-driven systems, and the road to 6G. One of the field’s most influential voices, and recipient of the 2025 IEEE Mildred Dresselhaus Medal for her contributions to and leadership in wireless communications theory and practice (just one of many honors in a career spanning academia, industry, and university leadership), she speaks candidly about her foundational work in the industry, the importance of diversity, and the need for boldness and collaboration in driving engineering excellence.
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