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Ramya Bhagavatula, a graduate student in electrical and computer engineering won Best Student Paper Award this spring at the IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference, one of the premier conferences for cutting edge research in wireless communication. Her paper, co-authored by Dr. Sriram Vishwanath and her advisor, Dr. Robert Heath, entitled “MIMO Antenna Placement for Multimedia Delivery in Aircraft” focuses on multiple-input, multiple output (MIMO) systems in aircrafts which will allow for wireless technology to replace bulky wiring like in seat-back entertainment units. Out of 1200 submissions, only one paper is chosen through a multi-tier selection process involving individual reviewers, filters and a panel of judges.