Happy birthday to Alan Kay! Kay received the 2003 #ACMTuringAward for pioneering many of the ideas at the root of contemporary object-oriented programming languages, leading the team that developed Smalltalk, and for fundamental contributions to personal computing. Well ahead of his time, Kay believed that computers had the potential to be a super-medium, combining all other forms of media. He saw them as revolutionary as the Gutenberg printing press. He named his computer concept "Dynabook," highlighting its dynamic nature, unlike traditional static books. Recognizing the need for user-friendly interaction with computers, Kay and his lab developed graphical interfaces and the Smalltalk programming language. Read more about him: https://bit.ly/3UA424P
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ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery, is the world's largest educational and scientific computing society, uniting educators, researchers and professionals to inspire dialogue, share resources and address the field's challenges. As a leading global source for scientific information, ACM promotes computer research and innovation through its journals, magazines, and the proceedings of more than 170 annual conferences and symposia. ACM authors are among the world's leading thinkers in computing and information technologies, providing original research and firsthand perspectives. Founded at the dawn of the computer age, ACM’s reach extends to every part of the globe, with more than half of its more than 100,000 members residing outside the U.S. Its growing membership has led to Councils in Europe, India, and China, fostering networking opportunities that strengthen ties within and across countries and technical communities. Their actions enhance ACM’s ability to raise awareness of computing’s important technical, educational, and social issues around the world.
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It's hard to remember a time before the world wide web. However before this day in 1991 -- it did not exist. The first “web server” in history was set up by Tim Berners-Lee on a NeXTcube at CERN, the European Particle Physics Laboratory in Geneva, Switzerland. Berners-Lee later attributed his success largely to “being in the right place at the right time.” He succeeded where larger and better funded teams had failed, setting the foundation for a global hypertext system that quickly became a universal infrastructure for online communication and the foundation for many new industries.
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Happy Birthday to Ivan Sutherland, who received the #ACMTuringAward in 1988 for his pioneering and visionary contributions to computer graphics, starting with Sketchpad, and continuing after. Sketchpad was a groundbreaking interactive computer-aided design system. Its innovations included hierarchical drawings, constraint-satisfaction methods, and an interactive GUI. When asked, “How could you possibly have done the first interactive graphics program, the first non-procedural programming language, the first object oriented software system, all in one year?” Sutherland replied, “Well, I didn't know it was hard.” Sketchpad's graceful interaction and functionality continue to inspire admiration among computer graphics professionals. Read more about Sutherland’s impressive career here: https://bit.ly/3UCoims
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We're excited to announce the winners of the 2023–24 ACM, Association for Computing Machinery / CSTA Cutler-Bell Prize. Read more about these amazing students: https://ow.ly/egbc50RH8o1
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We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the recipients of the 2023-2024 ACM/ Computer Science Teachers Association Cutler-Bell Prize! 🏆 Learn more about the diverse applications the next generation of computer scientists is developing here: https://bit.ly/2vV0hhK #ComputerScienceExcellence #CutlerBellPrize
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The world of #chips is on the cusp of a huge tidal shift. This article lists four #trends to look for that will define what the chips of the future will look like, who will make them, and which new technologies they’ll unlock. Read it here: https://bit.ly/4dGPHuL #TechNews
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Join us in celebrating the upcoming #PrideMonth with an insightful panel discussion! 🌈 🔍 Topic: "Virtual Realities: How Tech Can Empower the LGBTQ+ Community" 👩💻 Featuring: Andreea Danielescu, Sharone Horowit-Hendler, Michael Ann DeVito, Guo Freeman (Moderator) Technological advances like Virtual Reality (VR) have become crucial tools in connecting LGBTQ+ individuals worldwide. Queer users are harnessing VR and social media platforms to foster safe spaces for community gatherings and authentic self-expression. Join us as our esteemed panelists delve into their research on the intersection of technology and LGBTQ+ identities. Save the date and register here 👉 : https://lnkd.in/ehbhSh6x #ACMPridePanel #TechForEquality ACM Digital Library
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On this day in 1930, #ACMTuringAward recipient Edsger Dijkstra was born. Dijkstra received the 1972 ACM Turing Award for fundamental contributions to programming as a high, intellectual challenge; for eloquent insistence and practical demonstration that programs should be composed correctly, not just debugged into correctness; and for illuminating perception of problems at the foundations of program design. Dijkstra’s acceptance speech for the 1972 ACM Turing Award, titled “The humble programmer,” includes a vast number of observations on the evolution of programming as a discipline and prescriptions for its continued growth. It is required reading for any aspiring computer scientist. Read some of his observations and more about his career here: https://bit.ly/3QlPa7v
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Seeking tips on crafting effective resumes & cover letters? Curious about salary expectations for your desired careers? Look no further - ACM now offers a Career Planning Portal on our site! Explore it today and don't forget to share it with your friends: https://bit.ly/496CuZH #ACM #CareerInsights #careerdevelopment #CS
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🧐What is the future of online education for computer science majors? Find out in this week's #PeopleofACM profile as we interview Zvi Galil, the Frederick G. Storey Chair and Executive Advisor to Online Programs at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). 👀In the interview, Galil discusses how he became interested in algorithms and theoretical computer science, his experiences as a Dean at Georgia Tech and Columbia University, and his thoughts about the benefits of online education for computer science students. 🔗 Read the full interview here: https://bit.ly/4aXItRn