The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences presented its annual Scientific and Technical Achievement Awards February 9, 2008, in Beverly Hills, California. Actress Jessica Alba (front row, center) hosted the black-tie presentation dinner. Computer scientists Ron Fedkiw are Frank Losasso Petterson seated on the end of the second row. Credit: Courtesy of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Copyright ©, A.M.P.A.S.