2026 Convergence Awards honors Jason Denno
Awardees for the University of Arizona’s 2026 Convergence Awards gather with U of A senior leadership prior to the award ceremony.
Faculty at the College of Engineering were honored by the University of Arizona Office of Research and Partnerships as part of the Convergence Awards. The Convergence Awards represent one of the University of Arizona’s highest recognitions for interdisciplinary research achievement, honoring the faculty, staff and external partners whose work exemplifies the university’s commitment to inquiry, innovation and societal impact.
“You take science and creative endeavor to its extremes. You spread the boundaries. You educate our students and you impact our communities,” University of Arizona President Suresh Garimella said to the awardees during his opening remarks. “You really are the stars. I thank you for your curiosity, which leads to discovery, which leads to learning.”
Jason Denno, head of the Department of Intelligence Operations and executive director of the Cyber Convergence Center, won the Excellence in Research Grants award. He won $3 million from the BAE Systems for the U.S. Army Open-Source Intelligence Office, CyberApolis Proposal.
A full list of awardees with additional information is on the Office of Research and Partnerships website.