Published: March 2025, Issue: Vol 37/No.3, Download as PDF

CRA Update: February 2025 Board Meeting Highlights


By Matt Hazenbush, Director of Communications On February 20-21, 2025, the Computing Research Association (CRA) held its semiannual Board of Directors Meeting at the Westin Washington, D.C. City Center. The meeting provided an important opportunity for Board members, CRA staff, society leaders, and distinguished guests to discuss key issues facing the computing research community and […]

CRA Leadership Academy Cultivates Academic Leaders in Computing


By Matt Hazenbush, Director of Communications On February 20-21, 2025, the Computing Research Association (CRA) hosted the 2025 CRA Leadership Academy at the Westin City Center in Washington, D.C. The event gathered a cohort of newly promoted or soon-to-be-promoted full professors from computing programs across North America for an intensive workshop designed to cultivate essential […]

Carl Landwehr Wins the 2025 CRA Distinguished Service Award


By Matt Hazenbush, Director of Communications The Computing Research Association (CRA) Board of Directors has selected Carl Landwehr — an independent consultant who has held positions at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), the National Science Foundation (NSF), the University of Michigan, and the Cyber Security & Privacy Research Institute at The George Washington University […]

Lori Pollock Wins the 2025 CRA A. Nico Habermann Award


By Matt Hazenbush, Director of Communications The Computing Research Association (CRA) Board of Directors has selected Lori Pollock, Alumni Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Computer and Information Sciences at the University of Delaware, as the recipient of the 2025 CRA A. Nico Habermann Award. One of CRA’s most prestigious honors, this award recognizes her outstanding efforts […]

Leading Computing Organizations Urge Congress to Protect U.S. Research Investments


By Matt Hazenbush, Director of Communications  This announcement was originally featured on the CRA Bulletin on March 3, 2025. In response to recent federal actions that threaten critical research funding, six leading organizations — including the Computing Research Association (CRA) — representing over 305,000 individuals in computing, information technology, and technical innovation have issued a […]

CRA Congratulates New AAAI, ACM, and IEEE Fellows and ACM Distinguished Members


By Matt Hazenbush, Director of Communications The Computing Research Association (CRA) proudly congratulates members of the computing research community who have recently been recognized as Fellows of the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI), the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), and the IEEE Computer Society (IEEE-CS), as well as ACM Distinguished Members. As […]

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Navigating Teaching Careers in Computing: CRA-E Career Landscape Workshop Series


By Matt Hazenbush, Director of Communications With the rapid expansion of computing programs across academic institutions, demand for teaching-focused faculty has never been higher. Many PhD-granting departments now offer dedicated teaching faculty tracks, while master’s-granting and primarily undergraduate institutions continue to grow their faculty rosters. However, navigating the wide range of opportunities and understanding how […]

CCC Announces a Research Symposium on Computing Futures in May and Requests Nominations for Early-Career Researcher Poster Presentations


By Cat Gill, Communications Associate, CCC The Computing Community Consortium (CCC) is very pleased to announce we will be hosting a Computing Futures Symposium in Washington, D.C., May 15-16, 2025. Over the course of this two-day symposium, we will bring together researchers from federal agencies, civil society, academia, and industry to discuss the challenges and opportunities arising […]

Enhancing REU Programs: Kari George Joins CRA to Lead NSF CISE REU Evaluation


By Matt Hazenbush, Director of Communications One of the key ways the Computing Research Association (CRA) supports undergraduate research experiences is through the NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Evaluation Project, managed by CRA’s Center for Evaluating the Research Pipeline (CERP). This initiative provides valuable insights into how participation in REU programs influences students’ educational […]

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Solving the “Junior-Year Problem”: CRA Quad Paper Proposes New Fellowship to Strengthen Domestic PhD Pathways


By Erik Russell, Director of Educational Initiatives, CRA-E and Matt Hazenbush, Director of Communications The Computing Research Association’s Education Committee (CRA-E) led the development of a new CRA Quadrennial Paper, Reversing the Computing Research Workforce Shortfall: Bolstering Domestic Student Pathways to PhDs, which highlights the urgent need for increased funding and support to strengthen domestic […]

Expanding the Pipeline – From Industry to Academia: How the NSF CSGrad4US Mentoring Program Is Transforming Pathways to Graduate School


By Eniola Idowu, Research Associate, CERP For professionals working in computing, the decision to return to graduate school can be daunting. Many aspiring researchers find the transition challenging due to uncertainties around the application process, financial considerations, and balancing academic expectations with prior industry experience.  The NSF CSGrad4US Mentoring Program, led by the Computing Research Association’s Committees […]

Infographic: The Impact of NSF CSGrad4US on Graduate School Success for Returning Professionals


By Eniola Idowu, Research Associate, CERP For professionals transitioning from industry to academia, pursuing a graduate degree in computing can present various challenges. Many returning students face hurdles like adapting to academic culture, honing research skills, and building a strong support system. These challenges can be particularly daunting without mentorship and guidance.  To address these […]

NSF CSGrad4US Fellows – Get to Know Mora Labisi


By Elora Daniels, Communications Associate Returning to academia can be a challenging endeavor; knowing what makes your application shine and how to narrow down your research focus can feel overwhelming. That’s where the NSF CSGrad4US Graduate Fellowship and Mentoring Program comes in.  The NSF CSGrad4US program supports industry professionals wanting to go back to school […]

UR2PhD Makes It Easier to Bring Meaningful Research Experiences to Your Students


By Julia Sepulveda, Senior Program Associate, CRA-E The Computing Research Association (CRA)’s UR2PhD program was started in 2023 with the goal of expanding computing pathways and cultivating a more robust and skilled workforce. Since then, over seven institutions across the United States and Canada have partnered with the team to increase the training and support […]

Undergraduates: Explore How Computing Research Drives Social Impact at UR2PhD’s Workshop


By Julia Sepulveda, Senior Program Associate, CRA-E The Computing Research Association (CRA)’s UR2PhD program is dedicated to helping undergraduates gain the knowledge, community, and support they need to thrive as researchers. Through a series of structured activities, UR2PhD provides students with opportunities to explore research, develop essential skills, and connect with mentors who can guide […]

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Undergraduate Research Highlight: Helping Computer Science Research by Improving Online Surveys


By Alejandro Velasco Dimate (CRA-E Fellow, College of William & Mary) and Emma McDonald (CRA-E Fellow, University of Alberta) This Q&A highlight features Ye Shu, an Honorable Mention for the 2024 CRA Outstanding Undergraduate Researchers Award. Ye finished his undergrad from Williams College with a double major in Computer Science and Philosophy and a concentration […]

CRA-Industry Call for Council Nominations


By Helen Wright, Manager, CRA-I The Computing Research Association – Industry (CRA-I) is seeking visionary leaders to help guide its efforts in strengthening collaboration between industry, academia, and government. CRA-I was established in 2020 as a committee of the Computing Research Association (CRA) and has since grown into a dynamic community of computing researchers from […]

Unlocking Innovation: CRA-Industry’s “Research in a Box” Virtual Roundtable on Building Successful Research Programs


By Helen Wright, Manager, CRA-I The Computing Research Association’s Industry (CRA-I) Committee invites you to its upcoming “Research in a Box” virtual roundtable on Wednesday, April 30, from 12:00–1:30 pm ET.  Moderated by Andrea Gibbs (CEO of Gibbs Corporation and former Intel executive), this engaging session will feature insights from Jaime Teevan (Microsoft) and Claire […]

ICYMI Items from Across CRA: March 2025


By Matt Hazenbush, Director of Communications 2025 CRA Board of Directors and Officers Announced The Computing Research Association (CRA) has finalized its 2025 Board of Directors and Officers election, welcoming new and returning leaders who will help shape the future of computing research. With record-breaking engagement from CRA members, the election underscores the community’s commitment […]