With innovations that have helped mold the history of advance- ments in science, technology, and education in the United States and around the world, Mildred Dresselhaus has paved the way for the rise of nanotechnology and blazed a path for women in science and engineering.  

IEEE Forward! The 2015 IEEE Honors Ceremony presents the IEEE Corporate Innovation Award.

This year's recipient: Sandisk For an outstanding and exemplary innovation by an industrial entity, governmental or academic organization, or other corporate body 

IEEE Forward! The 2015 IEEE Honors Ceremony presents IEEE Edison Medal

This year's recipient: James J. Spilker, Jr.

As one of the principal designers and analysts of the Global Positioning System (GPS), James J. Spilker Jr.’s contributions to GPS development have truly benefited billions of people around the world.  

A true advocate of using technology as an aid to improving the human condition, Raymond Sverre Larsen’s community service initiatives have impacted the lives of needy people in impoverished countries around the world 

The contributions of Rodolfo Schöneburg, Marica Paurevic, and Hans Weisbarth to vehicle structure, occupant restraints, and driver assistance systems have significantly improved automobile safety, protected lives, and promoted increased use of seat belts 

IEEE Forward! The 2015 IEEE Honors Ceremony presents the IEEE Ernst Weber Managerial Leadership Award

This year's recipient: Shang-yi Chiang 

Shang-yi Chiang’s insight and expertise have transformed Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) from a technology follower to a driving force with one of the most advanced research and development (R&D) teams, helping it become the world’s largest dedicated independent semiconductor foundry 

James D. Plummer used his influence as the longest-serving dean of Stanford University’s School of Engineering to support and lead major innovations that have changed the way engineering research and teaching is carried out, impacting industry and academia worldwide. 

The mathematical models developed by Frank Kelly have enabled communications networks, including the Internet, to handle ever-increasing amounts of data transmission while maintaining quality of service by overcoming challenges including network congestion. 

IEEE Forward! The 2015 IEEE Honors Ceremony presents the IEEE Haraden Pratt Award  

This year's recipient: Fumio Harashima

The pioneering efforts of Fumio Harashima at both the Society and Institute levels in promoting the activities and benefits of IEEE helped grow Region 10 (Asia and Pacific) into the strong and vibrant region that it is today. 

Takuo Aoyagi’s development of the fundamental principles of pulse oximetry has led to an indispensable clinical tool for non- invasive monitoring of blood oxygen levels that has improved patient safety during anesthesia and practically all other facets of healthcare. 

An internationally recognized expert in radar, sonar, communica- tions, and signal processing, Harry L.Van Trees is considered one of the founders of detection and estimation theory, which has had important implications in engineering. 

The groundbreaking contributions of Lynn Conway created a revolution in very large scale integration (VLSI) technology that has profoundly impacted computer chip design as one of the most widely used techniques for building microprocessors and other computer components.  

A visionary who is actively developing the future of technology- enabled education, Richard G. Baraniuk’s pioneering open-education initiatives are changing the way students learn by sharing teaching materials and knowledge freely online. 

IEEE Forward! The 2015 IEEE Honors Ceremony presents the IEEE Jun-ichi Nishizawa Medal 

This year's recipient: Dimitri A. Antoniadis

Known for his deep understanding of device physics, Dimitri An- toniadis has made pioneering contributions to the direction of the integrated circuit (IC) microelectronics industry by advancing the capabilities of metal oxide semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETS). 

A technical and managerial trailblazer for over 3 decades, Martin van den Brink has driven innovations in optical lithography criti- cal to advancing Moore’s Law for the continued development of smaller and more advanced electronics. 

Marshall Greenspan’s pioneering work on multiple phase-center interferometric processing has significantly enhanced the state-of- the-art in ground-moving target indication (GMTI) radar technology critical to today’s military radar systems. 

IEEE Forward! The 2015 IEEE Honors Ceremony presents the IEEE Medal in Power Engineering

This year's recipient: Fred C. Lee

A world authority on high-frequency power conversion design, modeling, and control, Fred C. Lee has pioneered technologies that provide more efficient power conversion and improved reli- ability in devices and systems, impacting applications ranging from personal computing and mobile devices to military and industrial equipment. 

Paul G. Kaminski’s technical prowess and leadership skills have played a key role in the development and application of the U.S. Offset Strategy developed to counter the massive conventional forces of the Soviet Union during the cold war. 

Daktari’s mission is to address the world’s biggest health problems by distributing a global fleet of portable diagnostic instruments, deployable anywhere in the world. Daktari’s patented technology combines microfluidic sample preparation and electrochemical sensing.Through microfluidic immunochromatography, we cap- ture viruses like HIV and hepatitis C, bacteria, or specific blood cells, starting from a single finger-stick drop of blood. 

O3b’s next-generation IP trunking solution boosts satellite link capacities to rival the throughput and latency of fiber with the reach of satellite. 

A world-class innovator for over 30 years, James A. Gosling’s de- velopment of the Java programming language in 1995 was a ma- jor milestone in computing that has had an immeasurable impact on computer science.