Conversations around the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the job market have intensified in recent months. With high-profile announcements of layoffs and the increasing visibility of large language models (LLMs) that can generate and explain code, it’s natural that students, parents, and recent graduates are questioning the long-term value of a computer science (CS) degree.  One recent contribution to this conversation comes from Boise State University Associate Professor Casey Kennington and Clinical Instructor Andre Keys, whose recent article draws directly from The Future of Programming in the Age of Large Language Models, a joint whitepaper from the Computing Community Consortium (CCC) and CRA-Industry (CRA-I). Their piece positions the CS […]

  Today marks the end of the following CCC Council member’s terms. We would like to thank each of them for their exceptional dedication and service to CCC and to the broader computing research community, and to highlight some of their most notable accomplishments below:   David Danks, University of California San Diego   David joined the council in 2021 and served on CCC’s Executive Committee. During his time with CCC, David engaged in CCC’s responses to Requests for Information (RFIs) from various government agencies, in total assisting with 26 responses. David also helped organize the Future of Pandemic Prevention and Response workshop and engaged with several CCC-sponsored AAAS sessions. […]

  At the CCC’s Computing Futures Symposium in May, we had the privilege of hearing from Bill Dally, Chief Scientist and Senior Vice President of Research at NVIDIA, who delivered a compelling keynote address on the powerful synergy between government, academia, and industry. Dally captivated the audience with his personal journey through the technological revolutions that have shaped our world, driven by this collaborative model. Dally’s central message was clear and resounding: government research, combined with private sector ingenuity, has had a significant impact on America. This investment yields two critical outcomes: it cultivates a deep pool of talent essential to U.S. industry, and it generates the breakthrough technologies that […]

CCC’s recent Computing Futures Symposium featured a wealth of thought-provoking panels, including an in-depth discussion on the state of cybersecurity. This panel brought together leading experts, including Yan Shoshitaishvili (Arizona State University), Claire Vishik (Stealth Startup), Rachel Greenstadt (New York University), and Jeremy Epstein (Georgia Tech Research Institute), who discussed their journeys into the field, their current endeavors, and their visions for the future. The conversation, moderated by Drew Lohn (Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET), highlighted both persistent challenges and promising opportunities in the ever-evolving landscape of digital security. Cybersecurity Education and the Workforce Pipeline One of the most pressing topics addressed was the state of cybersecurity education […]

The Computing Community Consortium (CCC) recently sponsored a Blue Sky Ideas Conference Track at the 2025 SIAM International Conference on Data Mining (SDM 2025), and we are thrilled to announce the winners! SDM, now in its 25th year, provides a platform for researchers to showcase their work tackling issues in data mining in a peer-reviewed setting, and provides a venue for graduate students to connect and receive input on their research. Individuals new to the field learn about research by listening to invited speakers, attending presentations and tutorials, and participating in focused workshops.  SDM 2025 Blue Sky Winners 1st Place Data Mining the Functional Architecture of the Brain’s Circuitry Adam […]

  Today marks a significant step forward in fostering groundbreaking interdisciplinary collaborations within the computing research community. The Computing Research Association (CRA) and CRA’s Computing Community Consortium (CCC) are proud to announce the release of a crucial new document: Catalyzing Interdisciplinary Computing Research: Best Practices for Organizational Leadership. For years, it has been widely acknowledged that computing research holds immense potential to address society’s most complex challenges. However, unlocking this potential through large-scale societal impact hinges on effective interdisciplinary collaborations. Despite decades of research into optimal interdisciplinary practices, researchers continue to face significant hurdles. This new document directly confronts these challenges, offering actionable recommendations for leaders across research sectors.   […]