Local Engineering Leader Andrea J. Goldsmith Wins Prestigious IEEE Education Award

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Andrea J. Goldsmith, a prominent figure in wireless communications and the Dean of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Princeton University, has been awarded the IEEE James H. Mulligan, Jr. Education Medal. This award recognizes her contributions to engineering education, mentorship of young engineers, and her work in digital communications. Goldsmith's recognition by IEEE highlights her significant impact in these areas.

Goldsmith began her academic career at the University of California, Berkeley, where she initially struggled with her engineering studies. After a challenging first year, she returned with a new focus, eventually earning her undergraduate, master’s, and doctorate degrees in electrical engineering from UC Berkeley.

Her professional career includes over two decades of teaching at Stanford University and launching two startups focused on wireless systems. These companies were financially successful and advanced the technology in their field. Her contributions have been recognized with several awards, including the Marconi Prize and induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame.

In addition to her technical and business achievements, Goldsmith is committed to education and mentorship. She attributes much of her success to the influence of her graduate students and postdocs. Her mentorship philosophy emphasizes the overall development of young engineers, which contributed to her receiving the IEEE Mulligan Education Medal.