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Anand, de Veciana, Shakkottai Awarded William R. Bennett Prize

May 21, 2021
WNCG alumnus Arjun Anand and WNCG professors Gustavo de Veciana and Sanjay Shakkottai have been awarded the 2021 William R. Bennett Prize from the IEEE Communications Society. The prize is awarded annually to the authors of a single paper published in either in IEEE/ACM Transactions on Networking or the IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management. The paper must have been published within the last three years prior to the award.
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Texas Wireless Summit Postponed

July 29, 2020
WNCG's annual signature event, typically held in the fall, has been postponed to spring 2021. Texas Wireless Summit brings together leaders from industry and academia in an annual forum on emerging technology. First conceived in 2003 as the "Wireless Networking Symposium," the event has continued to grow and evolve over the years. Each year’s theme explores possible waves of transformative technologies and the research that will make them a reality.
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Prof. Jeff Andrews Discusses 5G on Science Vs

Nov. 4, 2019
WNCG professor Jeff Andrews appeared as a guest expert on a recent episode of Gimlet Media's Science Vs podcast, "5G: Welcome to the Revolution?" where he provided background on the next generation of wireless technology. The episode noted the general public's increased interest in 5G and explored the basics of the technology, addressing the controversies and myths building around the topic. Find more information, including a link to Prof. Andrews' paper on 5G, and listen to the podcast here.
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Prof. Sanjay Shakkottai Discusses the Impact of 5G

Aug. 14, 2019
Prof. Sanjay Shakkottai sat down with Forbes Online to discuss 5G. Read more on Forbes Online
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Texas Wireless Summit Registration Opens August 12

Aug. 5, 2019
Texas Wireless Summit 2019: Connectivity and Sensing at the Human-Machine Frontier will take place on November 12, 2019 at The University of Texas at Austin. Registration for the Summit is only days away from opening on August 12.
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Texas Wireless Summit 2019 Will Explore the Human-Machine Frontier

June 28, 2019
TWS 2019 co-organizers Edison Thomaz and Nanshu Lu have announced the theme of this year’s Summit: Connectivity and Sensing at the Human-Machine Frontier. The event will highlight advances and opportunities at the intersection of human-centered computing, sensing and connectivity. Sessions and panels will focus on wearables, virtual and mixed reality, bio-interfaces, and perception. We will explore the challenges and demands of the communication infrastructure required to support and enhance devices and experiences. WNCG will host the event on November 12, 2019.
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Save the Date for Texas Wireless Summit 2019!

March 12, 2019
WNCG will host the 17th Texas Wireless Summit (TWS) on November 12, 2019.  Planning for TWS has just begun, but you can expect an exciting list of high-profile industry and academia speakers, as in previous Summits. Past events have typically been attended by more than 350 leading members of industry and academia each year.
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Recap: WNCG Hosts 16th Annual Texas Wireless Summit

Dec. 19, 2018
The Engineering Education and Research Center at The University of Texas was abuzz with over 200 participants gathered for Texas Wireless Summit (TWS) on November 6. This year’s theme was “AI and the Mobile Device.”Held annually by WNCG, TWS brings together leading figures in industry, academia, and government to discuss the latest developments in information systems technology. “AI and the Mobile Device” marked the 16th summit hosted by the group.“Every year we try to think about a theme that captures what’s most exciting in technology,” Prof.
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Join us for Texas Wireless Summit 2018!

Aug. 30, 2018
Registration is now open for WNCG’s 2018 Texas Wireless Summit! TWS will take place on November 6, 2018 at The University of Texas at Austin.  This year's event, “AI and the Mobile Device,” will focus on how machine learning, artificial intelligence, and some key applications will interact with wireless technology. The Summit will examine how Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) will simultaneously enhance connectivity as well as place demands on both devices and connectivity.
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WNCG Hosts 15th Annual Texas Wireless Summit

Jan. 19, 2018
On November 6 and 7, WNCG hosted the Texas Wireless Summit (TWS). TWS is the group’s annual conference. TWS brings together leading figures in industry, academia, and government to discuss the latest developments in information systems technology. The theme for this year, “What Started Here Has Changed the Wireless World,” was a celebration of the 15 years since the creation of WNCG, founded by Professor Ted Rappaport.