Archive of articles published in the 2024 issue.

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Navigating the World of Computer Architecture from Chip Design to Formal Verification


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 Viansa Schmulbach, an Honorable Mention in the 2024 CRA Outstanding Undergraduate Researchers award program. Viansa finished her undergrad in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of California, Berkeley (UC […]

CRA @ GHC: Visit the CRA Booth at Grace Hopper Celebration 2024


By Lauren Lashlee, Senior Program Associate, CRA-WP, and Matt Hazenbush, Director of Communications  The Computing Research Association (CRA) is excited to be part of the 2024 Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC) in Philadelphia, PA, from October 8-11! As the world’s largest gathering of women in technology, GHC provides a unique opportunity for professionals, researchers, and students […]

Learn About Volunteer Opportunities with CRA-WP


By Susan Rodger, Co-Chair CRA-WP and Soha Hassoun, Future Co-Chair CRA-WP CRA-WP is running virtual sessions this fall to describe volunteer opportunities for researchers in computing (Academics and those in Industry/government labs) and graduate students in computing to help with CRA-WP programs. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer and learning more about such […]

OSTP Releases Research Security Memo to Research Agencies; Begins Implementation Timeline


By Brian Mosley, Associate Director of Government Affairs Last month, the Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP) released their long-expected memo on “Guidelines for Research Security Programs at Covered Institutions.” This memo is the latest action taken by OSTP to implement the requirements in National Security Presidential Memorandum 33 (NSPM-33) and certain provisions of […]

CRA-I Sharing Healthcare Data Workshop


By Helen Wright, Manager, CRA-I Computing Research Association – Industry (CRA-I) committee is holding a 1.5 day in-person workshop on October 17-18, 2024 in Washington, DC on Sharing Healthcare Data. The workshop will delve into crucial aspects of data ownership, access, and control in the domain of healthcare, with dedicated sessions exploring topics such as […]

CRA Welcomes New Staff


By Elora Daniels, Communications Associate The Computing Research Association is proud to welcome new staff to our CCC, CERP, CRA-E, operations, and grants teams. With a range of unique backgrounds and skills, CRA is thrilled to continue bringing together a world-class team in support of our mission to unite industry, academia, and government to advance […]

CRA Update: 2024 CRA Conference at Snowbird Recap, Conference Slides, and a Few of Our Favorite Photos


By Matt Hazenbush, Director of Communications  The 2024 CRA Conference at Snowbird brought together leading minds from academia, industry, and government to discuss the most pressing issues in computing research. This invitation-only biennial event, held from July 23-25, was a vibrant forum for collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. The picturesque Snowbird, Utah, served as an […]

Highlights of the 2024 CRA Board of Directors Meeting


By Matt Hazenbush, Director of Communications  On July 22-23, the Computing Research Association (CRA) held its semiannual Board of Directors Meeting at Cliff Lodge, Snowbird, Utah, just before the 2024 CRA Conference at Snowbird. The meeting featured thoughtful and productive discussions among CRA Board members, CRA staff, society leaders, and distinguished guests. Welcome and Introductions […]

Join the Data Buddies Project – Sign Up by August 31!


By The Data Buddies Team We invite your department to join the Data Buddies Project, an NSF-supported survey that collects data on the experiences of students and professionals in computing. By partnering with CERP, you’ll join over 160 academic departments gaining valuable insights and exclusive data access. Benefits include: Customized Department Report: Compare your students’ […]

Secure Your Spots Now: Sponsor Students for CRA-WP’s Grad Cohorts Workshops!


By Lauren Lashlee, Senior Program Associate, CRA-WP CRA-WP is thrilled to announce an exclusive opportunity for university departments to sponsor students for the upcoming CRA-WP Grad Cohort for Women and Grad Cohort for IDEALS Workshops! Scheduled for April 3-5, 2024, these workshops promise to be an invaluable experience for computing graduate students who are in […]