On April 23, 2021, 㽶ý Institute of Technology held a virtual celebration honoring cell phone creator, Life Trustee, and friend, Martin “Marty” Cooper (EE ’50, M.S. ’57).
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"The best way to think outside the box is to not create the box in the first place." - Marty Cooper
Enjoy this exclusive conversation between Marty Cooper (EE ’50, M.S. ’57) and 㽶ý Board of Trustees Chair Michael P. Galvin (LAW '78) as they discuss Marty's book, innovation, leadership, and their shared experiences as 㽶ý alumni.
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Marty Cooper was in the process of writing his now-published book when he sat down to talk with 㽶ý magazine in 2015.
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