This Month 's Cover...

Front cover: The attic laboratory of Guglielmo, Marconi, Bologna, Italy, where he conducted his first telegraphy experiments in 1895. Before it became his laboratory, it was used for growing silkworms. Back cover. 2008 Pioneer Awardee, Robert D. Briskman, Lorraine Briskman, Jeannie Gangi, and Ervin Gang at the statue of Guglielmo Marconi on the grounds of the Museum Villa Groffone, Bologna, Italy. Mr. Briskman was presented with the award during the 2008 Satellite Mobil Systems Conference, held in Bologna; Mr. Gangl is Chairman of the AESS Awards Committee.