The Association for Computing Machinery
ACM is an international scientific and educational organization dedicated to advancing the arts, sciences, and applications of information technology. With a world-wide membership ACM is a leading resource for computing professionals and students, for interpreting the impact of information technology on society.
ACM News
Software Pioneer Peter Naur Wins ACM's 2005 Turing Award
ACM has named Peter Naur the 2005 A.M. Turing Award for his pioneering work on defining the Algol 60 programming language. Algol 60 is the model for many later programming languages, including those that are indispensable software engineering tools today. The Turing Award, considered the "Nobel Prize of Computing" was first awarded in 1966, and is named for British mathematician Alan M. Turing. It carries a $100,000 prize, with financial support provided by Intel Corporation. Full story. . .
ACM Study Cites Education, R&D Investment to Assure Global Competitiveness
In a study released on Feb. 23, 2006, by ACM, a team of internationally recognized computer scientists, industry leaders, labor economists, and social scientists cited educational policy and investment in research and development as critical elements for countries to stay competitive in today's global environment for information technology. The study acknowledges that global competition in higher-end technology-based skills, such as research, is increasing. It concludes that policies designed to improve a country's ability to attract, educate, and retain the best IT talent are necessary to foster innovation and remain competitive in the global environment. Full story . . .
USACM Study Group Issues Voter Registration Guidelines to Assure Privacy, Accuracy
A team of computer security and voting experts has issued recommendations to ensure that electronic records of information submitted by citizens registering to vote are accurate, private, and secure. In a report commissioned by ACM’s U.S. Public Policy Committee (USACM), state and local election officials now have nearly 100 high-level guidelines designed to help states comply with Federal laws that require computerized statewide electronic databases to be operational by January 1, 2006. Full story . . .
ACM Names 34 Fellows for Contributions to Computing and IT
ACM has recognized 34 of its members for their contributions to both the practical and theoretical aspects of computing and information technology. The new ACM Fellows, from some of the world’s leading industries, research labs, and universities, made significant advances that are having lasting effects on the lives of citizens throughout the world. Full story . . .