Call for Nominations: 2019 IEEE-CS Charles Babbage Award
October 1, 2018
2019 IEEE-CS Charles Babbage Award
Deadline: October 1, 2018
Nomination site: awards.computer.org
ABOUT THE IEEE-CS CHARLES BABBAGE AWARD:
Established in memory of Charles Babbage in recognition of significant contributions in the field
of parallel computation. The candidate would have made an outstanding, innovative contribution or contributions to parallel computation. It is hoped, but not required, that the winner will have also
contributed to the parallel computation community through teaching, mentoring, or community service.
ABOUT CHARLES BABBAGE:
Charles Babbage, an English mathematician, philosopher, inventor and mechanical engineer who
is best remembered now for originating the concept of a programmable computer.
CRITERIA:
This award covers all aspects of parallel computing including computational aspects, novel applications, parallel algorithms, theory of parallel computation, parallel computing technologies, among others.
AWARD & PRESENTATION:
A certificate and a $1,000 honorarium presented to a single recipient. The winner will be invited to present a paper and/or presentation at the annual IEEE-CS International Parallel and Distributed Processing Symposium (IPDPS).
NOMINATION SUBMISSION:
Open to all. Nominations are being accepted electronically at www.computer.org/web/awards/charles-babbage.
Three endorsements are required. The award shall be presented to a single recipient.
Nomination site: awards.computer.org
Awards homepage: www.computer.org/awards
CONTACT US: awards@computer.org