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Prof. Al Bovik to Receive 2019 Progress Medal from the Royal Society of Photography

Sept. 13, 2019
Professor Al Bovik of Texas ECE has been selected to receive the 2019 Progress Medal from the Royal Society of Photography (RPS). The Progress Medal is the oldest and most prestigious honor in the field of photography, having been given annually since 1878. It is awarded in recognition of any invention, research, publication or other contribution which has resulted in an important advance in the scientific or technological development of photography or imaging in the widest sense. 
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Student Sarabjot Singh Places Top 12 in Worldwide Broadcom Competition

Aug. 1, 2014
WNCG student Sarabjot Singh placed among the top 12 worldwide finalists in the Broadcom Foundation’s annual University Research Competition. The competition rewards innovative graduate students undertaking research at top engineering universities around the world. The 12 finalists presented their work to more than 500 Broadcom Corporation engineers who serve as judges during Broadcom’s Annual Technical Conference. Singh was nominated for the award by his advisor, Prof. Jeffrey Andrews.