Association For Computing Machinery
Association for Computing Machinery
The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) is a prominent international learned society dedicated to the field of computing. Established on September 15, 1947, ACM is headquartered in New York, United States. It is the oldest and largest scientific and educational computing society in existence. ACM aims to advance computing as a science and a profession and plays a crucial role in shaping the future of computer science.
Mission and Vision
ACM envisions a world where computing helps solve tomorrow's problems, emphasizing the importance of computing in addressing global challenges. The organization is committed to advancing the art, science, engineering, and application of computing.
Publications and Digital Library
One of ACM's significant contributions is the ACM Digital Library, a comprehensive full-text collection of all ACM publications, complemented by a vast bibliographic database covering the field of computing. This library serves as a pivotal resource for researchers, educators, and practitioners around the world.
Awards and Recognition
ACM is renowned for recognizing excellence in computer science and information technology through its series of prestigious awards. Notable among these is the A. M. Turing Award, often regarded as the "Nobel Prize of Computing," awarded for contributions of lasting and major technical importance to the computing community.
Other significant awards include the Ken Kennedy Award, which recognizes groundbreaking achievements in parallel computing and high-performance computing. Furthermore, the ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award honors the best doctoral dissertations in the field.
Fellowship Program
ACM bestows the title of ACM Fellow to its outstanding members. This fellowship is reserved for the top 1% of ACM members and acknowledges individuals who have demonstrated excellence in their respective fields, contributing significantly to the advancement of computing.
ACM Computing Classification System
The ACM Computing Classification System (CCS) is a subject classification system developed by ACM to categorize topics in computing. CCS is widely used in academic and professional contexts to classify research topics and facilitate information retrieval.
Collaborations and Partnerships
ACM collaborates with various organizations to promote computing research and innovation. It has alliances with the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) and supports initiatives like the Gödel Prize, awarded in collaboration with the European Association for Theoretical Computer Science (EATCS).
Contributions to the Computing Community
Prominent figures in the computing community, such as Paul Syverson and Natalie Enright Jerger, have been recognized by ACM for their contributions that have revolutionized how society lives, works, and plays.