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Cellphone Pioneer Martin Cooper Wins National Tech Medal

1/30/2025

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Dr. Martin Cooper, the "father of the cellphone," was awarded the National Medal of Technology and Innovation on January 3.
The NMTI recognizes outstanding contributions to technology, while the National Medal of Science honors achievements in science and engineering.
Among the 25 recipients, Moderna and Pfizer were recognized for their mRNA COVID vaccines.
Other notable laureates include Jennifer Doudna for CRISPR and Eric Fossum for CMOS image sensors.

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Dr. Martin Cooper, the "father of the cellphone," was awarded the National Medal of Technology and Innovation on January 3.
The NMTI recognizes outstanding contributions to technology, while the National Medal of Science honors achievements in science and engineering.
Among the 25 recipients, Moderna and Pfizer were recognized for their mRNA COVID vaccines.
Other notable laureates include Jennifer Doudna for CRISPR and Eric Fossum for CMOS image sensors.