Harrison H. Barrett, PhD, professor in the UA Colleges of Medicine and Optical Sciences, and Kyle J. Myers, PhD, adjunct professor in the College of Optical Sciences, have been named recipients of the first Goodman Book Writing Award, given by the Optical Society of America and the International Society for Optical Engineering. The award is given to recognize a recent and outstanding book in the field of optics and photonics that has contributed significantly to research, teaching or the optics and photonics industry. Drs. Barrett and Myers received the award for their book, Foundations of Image Science.

Francisco Garcia, MD, MPH, associate professor and director of the Division of General Obstetrics and Gynecology in the UA Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, was recognized for his dedication to cervical cancer education and prevention with a $10,000 award to the Arizona Cancer Center made in his name. Dr. Garcia was the medical spokesperson for "Make the Connection," a public education campaign that made the donation. The campaign raises awareness about the connection between cervical cancer and human papillomavirus.