Professor Ron Alterovitz does research and teaches about robots and other technologies. His research focuses on enabling robots to act intelligently and autonomously in hospitals and homes. He earned his B.S. from Caltech and his Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley. He co-invented multiple technology patents, won the Computer Science Department Teaching Award (twice), and won the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor bestowed by the US Government on science and engineering professionals in the early stages of their careers. Professor Ron loves talking about technology with everyone, from toddlers to grandparents.