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2 Indian-Americans get computing research awards
They will receive $1,500 to attend a research conference of their choice.
Prasann Singhal, University of Texas at Austin (R) and Venkataram Sivaram, UC San Diego / Image - CRA
The Computing Research Association (CRA) has awarded eight students including two Indian-Americans with the 2024-2025 CRA Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award, that recognizes exceptional research potential among undergraduate students in computing.
Venkataram Sivaram from the University of California (UC) San Diego and Prasann Singhal from the University of Texas at Austin will receive up to $1,500 in financial support to attend a research conference of their choice as part of the award, providing a platform to showcase their work and expand connections.
Sivaram, a third-year computer science and engineering student, is the first UC San Diego student to receive the award. His research, advised by professor Ravi Ramamoorthi, focuses on graphics and visualization, specifically accelerating rendering techniques for complex scenes in video games and movies.
“These awards are national, across all areas of computing. I am delighted Venkat has been named one of the recipients of the CRA Undergraduate Research Award, an extraordinary and well-deserved accomplishment,” Ramamoorthi said.
Singhal, majoring in computer science and linguistics, conducts research in artificial intelligence and machine learning. His work has focused on improving text generation in large language models, including identifying limitations in reinforcement learning from human feedback and developing a new fine-tuning approach.
Beyond research, he is an officer for the Laurel Co-operative housing community and founded the Katy HACK initiative, which teaches computer science to younger students.
The CRA Awards 2025 was sponsored by Sandia National Laboratories and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. They are presented annually to undergraduates at North American universities who are nominated by faculty members for exemplifying outstanding research capabilities and a commitment to advancing the field of computing.
Founded in 1972, CRA advances computing research, informs policymakers, and fosters diversity. It supports innovation through mentorship, advocacy, and collaboration, ensuring a strong future for computing research and development.
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