CHICAGO — The Departments of Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) and Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Utah is proud to share the news that Joshua Winger (B.S./MS., ’19) won best poster at the 46th annual IEEE Photovoltaic Specialist Conference (PVSC) held June 16-21, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois.

Advised by Dr. Michael A. Scarpulla (Professor in MSE and ECE), Winger’s poster was named best poster by a panel of judges through a rigorous critique of design, technical merit, impact within the field and an oral presentation defending the research.

A student of the MSE’s B.S./M.S. program, Winger has been recognized for his contributions to the department as he was named the MSE Outstanding Graduating Senior in 2018. Additionally he was recognized as the College of Engineering Outstanding Teaching Assistant for the academic 2016-17 school year.