"If we have learned one thing from the history of invention and discovery, it is that, in the long run – and often in the short one – the most darling prophecies seem laughably conservative." -Arthur C. Clarke

Background and Challenges

• Dr. An Wang was born in 1920, in Shanghai, China and was taught English by his father until age six.
• He entered third grade at age six and excelled in science and math during his time in elementary while being fascinated by radio technology in high school.
• He attended Chiao-Tung University to study engineering with an emphasis on communication technologies.