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Project Pioneer
& the Pioneer Award
Celebrating the transformative contributions of Asian American pioneers in science, technology, and beyond. Browse keynotes and produced mini-documentaries from each year’s symposium.
2024
INAUGURAL PROJECT PIONEER & PIONEER AWARD
INTRODUCTION
Energy, Intelligence, and the Asian American Legacy in Science
In May 2023, AASF introduced Project Pioneer to educate the public on the remarkable history and achievements of Asian American pioneers and scholars. These initiatives celebrate trailblazers who have reshaped industries, inspired generations, and broken barriers in science, technology, and beyond.
Featured Profile
Dr. Simon Sze and Dr. Dawon Kahng (1931-92)
Co-discoverers of the floating-gate memory effect (1967), enabling modern flash memory storage.
Featured Profile
Dr. Nasir Ahmed
Inventor of Discrete Cosine Transform (DCT), foundational for audio, image, and video compression.
Featured Profile
Dr. Raj Reddy
Pioneer of continuous speech-recognition technology, paving the way for virtual assistants like Alexa and Siri.
Featured Profile
Dr. M.C. Frank Chang
Developer of high-performance power amplifiers for mobile communication chips.
Featured Profile
Dr. Teresa Meng
Innovator of highly integrated radio-on-a-chip technology, revolutionizing Wi-Fi communication.
2024
INAUGURAL PROJECT PIONEER & PIONEER AWARD
INTRODUCTION
Energy, Intelligence, and the Asian American Legacy in Science
In May 2023, AASF introduced Project Pioneer to educate the public on the remarkable history and achievements of Asian American pioneers and scholars. These initiatives celebrate trailblazers who have reshaped industries, inspired generations, and broken barriers in science, technology, and beyond.
Featured Profile
Dr. Simon Sze and Dr. Dawon Kahng (1931-92)
Co-discoverers of the floating-gate memory effect (1967), enabling modern flash memory storage.
Featured Profile
Dr. Nasir Ahmed
Inventor of Discrete Cosine Transform (DCT), foundational for audio, image, and video compression.
Featured Profile
Dr. Raj Reddy
Pioneer of continuous speech-recognition technology, paving the way for virtual assistants like Alexa and Siri.
Featured Profile
Dr. M.C. Frank Chang
Developer of high-performance power amplifiers for mobile communication chips.
Featured Profile
Dr. Teresa Meng
Innovator of highly integrated radio-on-a-chip technology, revolutionizing Wi-Fi communication.
Celebrating Innovation: Project Pioneer and the Pioneer Award
The Asian American Scholar Forum (AASF) is proud to honor the transformative contributions of Asian American pioneers through Project Pioneer and the newly established Pioneer Award. These initiatives celebrate trailblazers who have reshaped industries, inspired generations, and broken barriers in science, technology, and beyond.
Launching Project Pioneer
The Inaugural Video Series
- Dr. Simon Sze and Dr. Dawon Kahng (1931-92): Co-discoverers of the floating-gate memory effect (1967), enabling modern flash memory storage.
- Dr. Nasir Ahmed: Inventor of Discrete Cosine Transform (DCT), foundational for audio, image, and video compression.
- Dr. Raj Reddy: Pioneer of continuous speech-recognition technology, paving the way for virtual assistants like Alexa and Siri.
- Dr. M.C. Frank Chang: Developer of high-performance power amplifiers for mobile communication chips.
- Dr. Teresa Meng: Innovator of highly integrated radio-on-a-chip technology, revolutionizing Wi-Fi communication.
The Pioneer Award
2024 Asian American Pioneer Medal Symposium and Ceremony
Looking Ahead
The Pioneer Award and Project Pioneer continue to grow, expanding their reach and impact. Stay tuned for details about the next Pioneer Award and future Project Pioneer initiatives.
Inquiries
For questions about Project Pioneer, the Pioneer Award, or upcoming events, contact us at info@aasforum.org.