What Computing Practitioners Are Saying About Undergraduate Computer Science Education

/in , , , , ,

In a recent survey conducted by the Computing Research Association’s Industry committee  (CRA-I) titled the Practitioner-to-Professor (P2P) survey, over 1,000 computing professionals shared their insights on the current state of undergraduate computer science (CS) education. This work has been greatly benefited from the project’s advisor, Rahul Simha (George Washington University). The findings are crucial for […]

Exploring Trust, Technology, and AI in Healthcare Data Sharing: Insights from the CRA-I Workshop

/in , , , ,

CRA-Industry (CRA-I) recently hosted a Sharing Healthcare Data workshop in October in Washington, DC. Over 35 healthcare professionals, academics, industry leaders, and government representatives convened to explore the intersection of healthcare data sharing, trust-building, and the evolving role of AI in patient care. The discussions highlighted crucial themes of inclusivity, patient-centered innovation, and the vital […]

Call for Participation: Breadth of Partnership in Academia/Industry Relationships

/in , , , ,

The following CRA-I workshop is organized by Mary Hall, Amit Jain, and Vivek Sarkar. Motivation and Goals Collaboration between academia and industry is crucial for driving technological innovation and fostering economic growth. By identifying successful partnership models and a range of effective practices, stakeholders can strengthen these connections to stimulate new ways of engagement between […]

Industry’s Growing Presence at the CRA Conference at Snowbird

/in , , , ,

The Computing Research Association (CRA) Industry Committee (CRA-I) was pleased to welcome over 60 industry professionals and affiliates to the CRA Conference at Snowbird this July. One of CRA and CRA-I’s primary goals is to foster collaboration between industry, academia, and government. The CRA’s biannual conference, historically attended by around 350 computing research leaders, including […]

CRA-I GenAI for Research and Science Roundtable

/in , ,

Recently, the Computing Research Association – Industry (CRA-I) held a dynamic roundtable event on “Generative AI (GenAI) for Research and Science,” bringing together industry leaders, researchers, and experts to delve into the transformative potential of GenAI, a subset of AI that generates new content by learning data patterns, across various scientific disciplines. CRA-I Council member […]

Register to attend CRA-I’s GenAI for Research and Science Roundtable on May 1st!

/in , , ,

The Computing Research Association-Industry (CRA-I) is hosting a virtual roundtable event on May 1st, from 3-4:30 PM ET, focusing on Generative AI (GenAI) for Research and Science. Please register to attend here. Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is at the forefront of technological advancement and has the potential to transform and accelerate research across diverse fields. The goal of this […]

CRA-Industry Launches New CRA Practitioner-to-Professor Survey

/in , , , , , ,

This article originally appeared in the April edition of Computing Research News. By Matt Hazenbush, Director of Communications  CRA-Industry (CRA-I) is excited to announce the launch of a new National Science Foundation (NSF) supported project between academia and industry. The CRA Practitioner-to-Professor Survey – which will be known as the CRA P2P Survey – is the centerpiece of a […]

CRA-Industry Dual Appointment Community Survey

/in , , , ,

Many computing schools/departments are undergoing a transformation in their industry interactions. Notably, there’s a rise in dual appointments within our academic and industry community. The Computing Research Association (CRA)’s newest committee CRA-Industry (CRA-I) is actively exploring the evolution of industry interactions and is reaching out for your insights through this concise survey. Your participation is […]

Register to attend CRA-I’s GenAI for Research and Science Roundtable on May 1st!

/in , , , ,

The Computing Research Association-Industry (CRA-I) is hosting a virtual roundtable event on May 1st, from 3-4:30 PM ET, focusing on Generative AI (GenAI) for Research and Science. Please register to attend here. Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is at the forefront of technological advancement and has the potential to transform and accelerate research across diverse fields. […]

Navigating the Landscape of Healthcare Data Sharing: Insights from CRA-I Roundtable

/in , , ,

In a recent virtual roundtable discussion hosted by the Computing Research Association – Industry (CRA-I), industry experts and professionals convened to delve into the complexities and opportunities surrounding the sharing of healthcare data. The event, moderated by Divesh Srivastava from AT&T, featured insightful contributions from Margarita Gonzalez (Georgia Tech Research Institute), John Kansky (Indiana Health […]