Founding & History
What is the year the Association for Computing Machinery was founded?
1947
What is the name of ACM's most prestigious award, often considered the "Nobel Prize of Computing"?
Turing Award
What is the name of ACM's digital library containing a vast collection of computing literature?
ACM Digital Library
What are ACM student chapters?
local groups of student members at universities and colleges such as acm at ASU
What are some benefits of ACM membership?
access to the Digital Library, discounts on conferences, career resources, and networking opportunities
What is the original name of the organization before it became ACM?
Eastern Association for Computing Machinery
What area of computing did Grace Hopper receive the Turing Award for?
compilers and programming languages
What is the purpose of ACM's Special Interest Groups (SIGs)?
foster research and development in specific areas of computing
What is the purpose of ACM professional chapters?
provide networking and professional development opportunities for computing professionals in a specific geographic area
What are the different types of ACM memberships?
student, professional, and lifetime memberships
What is the location of ACM's headquarters?
New York City?
What is the name of the award recognizing outstanding contributions to computer science education?
Karl V. Karlstrom Outstanding Educator Award
What is the name of a prominent ACM conference focused on computer graphics?
SIGGRAPH
How can one start an ACM student chapter?
following the ACM guidelines and submitting an application
How can one join ACM?
visiting the ACM website and completing the membership application
What significant historical event in computing occurred around the time of ACM's founding, influencing its creation?
ENIAC
What is the ACM Software System Award given for?
Development of influential software systems
What is the role of peer review in ACM publications?
ensure the quality and validity of research articles
What benefits do ACM chapters offer to their members?
etworking, workshops, guest speakers, and career development resources
How does ACM support continuing education for computing professionals?
through online courses, webinars, and professional development resources
ACM's early focus was primarily on what area within computing?
Particularly in scientific and engineering fields
Besides the Turing Award, name one other significant award given by ACM.
the Grace Murray Hopper Award, the Doctoral Dissertation Award, etc
What type of content can be found in the ACM Digital Library?
research articles, conference proceedings, magazines, and multimedia content
What is the role of ACM-W?
support and advocate for women in computing
How does ACM advocate for the computing profession?
through public policy statements, government relations, and outreach efforts