Building a More Inclusive Future: Highlights from the CRA Accessible for All Report

In a rapidly digitizing world, ensuring accessibility for all individuals is crucial.  In February 2023, the Computing Research Association (CRA) held a workshop on Accessible Technology for All. The workshop was co-hosted by CRA-Industry (CRA-I), Computing Community Consortium (CCC), and CRA-Widening Participation (CRA-WP) and led by a team of organizers from the various CRA committees […]

NSF Letter to CISE Community

The following message is from Margaret Martonosi, the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Assistant Director for Computer and information Science and Engineering (CISE). Last week Margaret participated as a panelist in the “AI, Society, and the Role of Computing Research” panel at CRA-Industry’s (CRA-I) Workshop on Computing Research in Industry at the ACM Federated Computing Research […]

Calling Early and Mid Career Industry Researchers for CRA-WP’s Career Mentoring Workshop!

Computing Research Association- Widening Participation (CRA-WP) is thrilled to announce its biennial Career Mentoring Workshop (CMW) in Chicago, IL on November 3-4, 2023. The workshop presents an exceptional opportunity for early and mid-career professionals seeking growth and development in computer science research positions across three distinct tracks: education, research, and industry/lab. It offers tailored professional development opportunities […]

NSF CSGrad4US Fellowship Deadline Approaching

Are you a passionate computing professional seeking to elevate your career to new heights? Look no further! The National Science Foundation (NSF) CSGrad4US Fellowship is your gateway to unparalleled opportunities and transformative experiences in the dynamic world of computer science research. Why should you apply? 1️⃣ Financial Support: The CSGrad4US Fellowship offers financial support, ensuring […]

Call for Nominations: CRA/CCC Leadership in Science Policy Institute – Nov 16-17, 2023

Originally posted on the CRA Bulletin. As part of its mission to develop the next generation of leaders in the computing research community, the Computing Research Association’s Computing Community Consortium (CCC) announces the sixth offering of the CRA-CCC Leadership in Science Policy Institute (LiSPI), intended to educate computing researchers on how science policy in the U.S. is formulated […]

Join CRA at the ACM Federated Computing Research Conference 2023

The following was originally posted in CRA’s April Edition of the Computing Research News (CRN).  CRA is planning several activities at the ACM Federated Computing Research Conference (FCRC) 2023 in June in Orlando, FL. FCRC assembles a spectrum of affiliated research conferences and workshops into a week-long, co-located, meeting. CRA will host a plenary panel session in […]

CRA-I: Workshop on Computing Research in Industry

Join CRA-Industry at the ACM Federated Computing Research Conference 2023 in Orlando, Florida on June 18th from 12:30-5:15 PM for a Workshop on Computing Research in Industry. Please register here! Companies are increasingly investing in computer science research to support their strategic goals. This workshop will not only look at what it means to do […]

CRA Accessible Technology for All Workshop Summary

On February 22-23, 2023 in Washington, DC, the Computing Research Association (CRA) held the Accessible Technology for All Workshop.  The workshop was attended by over 40 participants from academia, industry, and government and 20 remote participants. The purpose of this workshop was to frame the state of the art of accessible technology, identify forces shaping […]