Dr. Ian Ferguson, professor of electrical and computer engineering, was named a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) in June. The RSA — formally known as the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce — was established in 1754 in London to enrich society “through ideas and action.” The organization focuses on supporting innovation in creative learning and development, public services and communities, and enterprise and manufacturing. The 28,000-member RSA fellowship’s members have included several notable luminaries throughout history, including Adam Smith, Benjamin Franklin, Charles Dickens and Stephen Hawking.