Scientific and Technical Awards Archives

The 2019 ACM Turing Award: Celebrating SIGGRAPH and Computer Graphics Achievements

2 April 2020 • by Theresa-Marie RhyneACM SIGGRAPH, Animation, Industry Leaders

On the heels of receiving 2019 ACM A.M. Turing Award honors, the computer graphics community reflects on pioneers Ed Catmull and Pat Hanrahan.

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, ACM A.M. Turing Award, ACM SIGGRAPH Steven A. Coons Award, Awards, Ed Catmull, Pat Hanrahan, Pixar, Pixar Animation Studios, Scientific and Technical Awards, Tableau Software, Walt Disney Animation Studios

Leading the Way: Celebrating 3 Memorable SIGGRAPH Leaders

29 January 2019 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesFilm, Industry Leaders

Image credit: pixabay.com In December, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced its annual Scientific and Technical Awards recipients. Among the list of honorees are longtime SIGGRAPH all-stars Ed Catmull (co-founder, Pixar Animation Studios), Paul...

Academy Awards, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Ed Catmull, Oscars, Paul Debevec, Scientific and Technical Awards, Tony DeRose

SIGGRAPH 2017 to Offer Two Exclusive Panels Hosted by the Academy

7 July 2017 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Conferences, Film, Industry Leaders, Visual Effects

In partnership with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, SIGGRAPH 2017 will present two unique educational opportunities for attendees to learn from the insider experts behind the scientific and technical awards as well as a recent Academy Award®-nominated...

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