Bouman joined Caltech as an assistant professor, continuing her work in computational imaging following the black-hole image breakthrough.
In June 2019, Katie Bouman joined the faculty at California Institute of Technology (Caltech) as an assistant professor. This new position allowed her to advance her research in computational imaging and machine learning, leveraging her expertise to mentor the next generation of scientists. Her arrival at Caltech underscored her commitment to groundbreaking research and the institution's recognition of her contributions to science.