The Computing Research Association (CRA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit association of

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engaging in basic computing research; and affiliated professional societies. CRA was formed in 1972 and is based in Washington, D.C., United States.

Mission and activities

CRA's mission is to enhance innovation by joining with industry, government and academia to strengthen research and advanced education in computing. CRA executes this mission by leading the computing research community, informing policymakers and the public, and facilitating the development of strong, diverse talent in the field.

Policy

CRA assists policymakers who seek to understand the issues confronting the federal Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) program, a thirteen-agency, $4-billion-a-year federal effort to support computing research. CRA works to educate Members of Congress and provide policy makers with expert testimony in areas associated with computer science research. CRA and their Computing Community Consortium (CCC) sponsored the Leadership in Science Policy Institute, a one and half day workshop that took place in Washington, D.C. CRA also maintains
Government Affairs website
and
Computing Research Policy Blog

Professional development

CRA works to support computing researchers throughout their careers to help ensure that the need for a continuous supply of talented and well-educated computing researchers and advanced practitioners is met. CRA assists with leadership development within the computing research community, promotes needed changes in advanced education, and encourages participation by members of underrepresented groups. CRA offer
Academic Careers Workshops
supports th
CRA-W: CRA's Committee on the Status of Women in Computing Research
and runs th
DREU: Distributed Research Experiences for Undergraduates Project

Leadership

CRA supports leadership development in the research community to support researchers in broadening the scope of computing research and increasing its impact on society and works to promote cooperation among various elements of the computing research community. CRA supports th
CRA Conference at Snowbird
a biennial conference where leadership in computing research departments gather to network and address common issues in the field. CRA also supports the Computing Leadership Summit.

Information collection and dissemination

CRA collects and disseminates information to the research and policy-making communities information about the importance and state of computing research and related policy. CRA works to develop relevant information and make the information available to the public, policy makers, and computing research community. CRA publishes th
Taulbee Survey
a key source of information on the enrollment, production, and employment of Ph.D.s in

and

(CS & CE) and in providing salary and demographic data for faculty in CS & CE in

. Statistics given include gender and ethnicity breakdowns. CRA also provide
Computing Research News
published ten times annually for computing researchers, and th
CRA Bulletin
to share news, information about CRA initiatives, and items of interest to the general community.

A. Nico Habermann Award

The A. Nico Habermann Award is offered by the Computing Research Association to individuals in recognition of contributions aimed at increasing the involvement of underrepresented communities in computing research. It is named in honour of the Dutch computer scientist A. Nico Habermann. Award recipients include: * 2022: Andrea Danyluk * 2021: Mary Jane Irwin * 2020: Carla Ellis * 2019: Maria Gini * 2018: Juan Gilbert, Manuel Pérez Quiñones * 2017: Carol Frieze * 2016: Ayanna Howard * 2015: Ann Quiroz Gates * 2014: Nancy Amato * 2013: David Notkin * 2012: Lucy Sanders, Robert Schnabel, Telle Whitney * 2011: Charles Lickel * 2010: Anne Condon * 2008: Richard E. Ladner * 2007: Janice E. Cuny * 2006: Mary Lou Soffa * 2005: Jane Margolis * 2004: Maria Klawe, Nancy Leveson * 2003: Rita Rodriguez * 2002: Valerie Taylor * 2001: Anita Borg * 2000: Roscoe Giles * 1999: Sheila Humphreys * 1998: Bryant York * 1997: Andrew Bernat * 1996: Caroline Wardle * 1995: Eugene Lawler * 1994: Richard A. Tapia

References

External links

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CRA Members

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