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Gregory Abowd Receives ACM Fellow Award

Dr. Gregory Abowd
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World’s Largest Computing Society Honors Professor

We are proud to announce that Gregory Abowd, HSI’s Executive Director, has been named a 2008 Fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) for his contributions to ubiquitous computing research, with emphasis on applications for education, home and health. ACM President, Professor Dame Wendy Hall states "These men and women are the inventors of technology that impact the way people live and work throughout the world. Their selection as 2008 ACM Fellows offers us an opportunity to recognize their dedicated leadership in this dynamic field, and to honor their contributions to solving complex problems, expanding the impact of technology, and advancing the quality of life for people everywhere."

Visit the ACM website to learn more about the award and to see the complete list of 2008 recipients.

ABOUT ACM

ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery http://www.acm.org, is an educational and scientific society uniting the world’s computing educators, researchers and professionals to inspire dialogue, share resources and address the field’s challenges. ACM strengthens the profession’s collective voice through strong leadership, promotion of the highest standards, and recognition of technical excellence. ACM supports the professional growth of its members by providing opportunities for life-long learning, career development, and professional networking.

ABOUT THE ACM FELLOWS PROGRAM

The ACM Fellows Program was established by Council in 1993 to recognize and honor outstanding ACM members for their achievements in computer science and information technology and for their significant contributions to the mission of the ACM. The ACM Fellows serve as distinguished colleagues to whom the ACM and its members look for guidance and leadership as the world of information technology evolves.