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ACM's most prestigious member grade recognizes the top 1% of ACM members for their outstanding accomplishments in computing and information technology and/or outstanding service to ACM and the larger computing community. Candidates for Fellow must have 5 years of continuous Professional Membership.
ACM Names Fellows for Innovations In Computing
ACM has recognized 47 of its members for their contributions to computing that are driving innovations across multiple domains and disciplines.
The 2014 ACM Fellows, who hail from some of the world’s leading universities, corporations, and research labs, have achieved advances in computing research and development that are driving innovation and sustaining economic development around the world. ACM President Alexander L. Wolf acknowledged the advances made by this year’s ACM Fellows. “Our world has been immeasurably improved by the impact of their innovations. We recognize their contributions to the dynamic computing technologies that are making a difference to the study of computer science, the community of computing professionals, and the countless consumers and citizens who are benefiting from their creativity and commitment.”
ACM will formally recognize the 2014 ACM Fellows at its annual Awards Banquet on June 20, 2015, in San Francisco.
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