Allyson Gibson
External Relations Manager & Capstone Coordinator
Email: allyson_gibson@byu.edu
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Joshua Montierth awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
Brigham Young University electrical engineering student Joshua Montierth has been awarded the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, one of the most competitive and prestigious honors for graduate students in STEM. The fellowship recognizes both his technical contributions to wireless communication systems and his broader commitment to expanding access to technology and education.
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Dr. Shiuh-hua Wood Chiang Recognized as 2025 Best Associate Editor by IEEE Journal
Shiuh-hua Wood Chiang, associate professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Brigham Young University, has been named the 2025 Best Associate Editor for the IEEE Open Journal of Circuits and Systems (OJCAS).
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Remembering Vernon Y. Jensen
The BYU Electrical and Computer Engineering Department mourns the passing of Vernon Y. Jensen, who died peacefully in December 2025. Vernon served for many years as an adjunct professor in the department, where he was especially well known for his long-standing dedication to the senior design course and to mentoring generations of BYU students.
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In Memoriam: Dr. Timothy J. Patterson (1957–2026)
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Brigham Young University acknowledges the passing of Dr. Timothy J. Patterson, a BYU alumnus and adjunct instructor, who passed away on April 20, 2026, at the age of 68 following a long battle with multiple sclerosis and a sudden cardiac event.
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BYU Professor Daniel Smalley Receives Fulbright Award for Research in Japan
Daniel Smalley, Ph.D., a professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Brigham Young University, has been selected for a Fulbright Specialist Program award. As part of this opportunity, he will travel to the University of Tsukuba in Japan for a six-week project focused on advancing directional volumetric display technology.
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Jackson Guthrie Receives Student Employee of the Year Award
Congratulations, Jackson Guthrie! Jackson won third place in this year's campus-wide Student Employee of the Year award for his contributions in the BYU EPICenter. The award recognizes outstanding student employee work, which Jackson has demonstrated through his exceptional leadership and establishing the EPICenter's electroplating process. His supervisors Enoch Boekweg and Tomoo Taguchi shared the news during a surprise celebration for Jackson this week.
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Preparing for Service: Cybersecurity Students Take Learning Beyond Campus
In early January, recipients of the CyberCorps Scholarship for Service took part in a career focused tour of Space Dynamics Laboratory, Hill Air Force Base, and Idaho National Laboratory. As recipients of the CyberCorps Scholarship for Service, these students are preparing for careers in public sector cybersecurity, and this trip gave them a clear view of where their skills can make a national impact.
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Inside a Prolific Year for Dr. Greg Nordin
Our professors juggle research, teaching, and presenting every year—but 2025 was a particularly productive one for Greg Nordin. The Electrical and Computer Engineering professor spent the year publishing new papers and traveling to conferences around the globe, from Atlanta to France, Belgium, Germany, and Australia.
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Running Two Paths
For many students, college is a full-time commitment. For Zariel Macchia, it’s two. The Long Island native is not only a freshman in BYU Electrical Engineering, but also a part of the BYU’s Women’s Cross Country Team.
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