The following was adapted from content originally posted on the CRA-WP website by Lauren Lashlee, Program Associate.
CRA’s Widening Participation Committee (CRA-WP) has an opportunity to highlight early career researchers with the 2024 Early Career Awards honoring Anita Borg and Clarence “Skip” Ellis. Both awards celebrate early career professionals and highlight work being done by individuals in underrepresented groups in the field of computing research. Please consider nominating an eligible early career professional in your life who you deem worthy of extra recognition. Nominations are due January 30, 2024.
Anita Borg Early Career Award (BECA)
Anita Borg [photo credit: anitab.org/our-history/]
The annual award is given to a woman in computer science and/or engineering who has made significant research contributions in computer science and/or engineering and has also contributed to the profession, especially in outreach to women. 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the Anita Borg award.
Skip Ellis Early Career Award (SEECA)
Clarence “Skip” Ellis [photo credit: https://cs.illinois.edu/about/awards/alumni-awards/alumni-awards-past-recipients/clarence-ellis]
SEECA aims to recognize early-career individuals underrepresented in computing research that best exemplify the pioneering spirit of Skip Ellis. The leadership and trailblazing of Prof. Ellis and his cohort established the foundation for future generations of pioneers in computing. Prof. Ellis and his generation valued both excellence in scholarship and cultivation of equal opportunity in service to the profession, the nation, and the lived experience of those underrepresented. Skip Ellis awardees are expected to be rising stars in their field of research and broadening participation in computing.
This annual award is given to a person who identifies as a member of a group underrepresented in computing (African-American, Latinx, Native American/First Peoples, and/or People with Disabilities), who has made significant research contributions in computer science and/or engineering and has also contributed to the profession, especially in outreach to underrepresented demographics.
CRA-WP Early Career Award’s offer individuals the opportunity to celebrate young researchers and their voices. Learn more about past recipients, the nomination process, and submit your nominations by January 30, 2024.
