70152 news 1316610260 1475896214 <![CDATA[Computing Alum Patel Awarded MacArthur 'Genius' Grant]]> Two-time College of Computing graduate Shwetak Patel has been awarded a “genius” grant from the MacArthur Foundation. As one of 22 MacArthur Fellows, Patel can use the no-strings-attached $500,000 fellowship in any way he chooses.

Patel, now an assistant professor in the departments of Computer Science, Engineering and Electrical Engineering at the University of Washington, has focused much of his work on low-cost sensors that can be placed in homes to measure energy consumption. These devices help track usage of everyday appliances and assist homeowners in identifying ways to save electricity and water. Patel is also exploring how similar sensors can be used to monitor human movement to assist with home security and elder care.

Patel received his B.S. (2003) and Ph.D. (2008) from the College of Computing, where he studied under Distinguished Professor Gregory Abowd.

MacArthur Fellows are anonymously nominated by their peers on the basis of creativity and achievement. Candidates are not informed until winners are selected, allowing the foundation to call them “out of the blue” to award them the $500,000 grants.

]]> 2011-09-21T00:00:00-04:00 Two-time College of Computing graduate Shwetak Patel has been awarded a “genius” grant from the MacArthur Foundation. As one of 22 MacArthur Fellows, Patel can use the no-strings-attached $500,000 fellowship in any way he chooses. Source: GT Communications & Marketing

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