The Computing Community Consortium (CCC) would like to encourage young researchers to consider applying for a spot at the 12th Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF) in Heidelberg, Germany from Semptember 14-19, 2025. According to the request, young researchers in mathematics and computer science from all over the world can apply for one of the 200 exclusive spots to participate in the annual networking conference.  “The HLF offers all accepted young researchers the unique opportunity to interact with the laureates of the most prestigious prizes in the fields of mathematics and computer science. Traditionally, the recipients of the Abel Prize, the ACM A.M. Turing Award, the ACM Prize in Computing, the Fields […]

The Computing Community Consortium (CCC) would like to encourage you to consider applying to attend the Breadth of Practices in Academia/Industry Relationships workshop in Seattle, WA on March 20-21, 2025. According to the request, 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 academia and industry. “Participants will engage in meaningful discussions, share best practices, and contribute to the development of a ‘breadth of practices’ document to be shared with the broader computing research community.” Interested individuals should email CRA-I Manager […]

Did you know that LGBTQ+ youth face a higher risk of exposure to potentially harmful interactions on social media than their heterosexual peers? Exposure to such interactions has been linked to negative impacts on their mental health. Other “at-risk” users include individuals from marginalized communities such as survivors of abuse, people with disabilities, or those from low-income backgrounds. To address disproportionate digital harm to these individuals, CCC will be hosting a workshop on, “Support At-Risk Users Through Responsible Computing,” from December 9-10 in Washington, DC.  Technology has the power to connect, empower, and create opportunities, but for certain individuals and communities, it can also pose significant risks. Whether it’s online […]

The Computing Community Consortium (CCC) is pleased to share a call for participation in the Combining AI and ORMS for Better Trustworthy Decision Making Bridge Program supported by AAAI and INFORMS. This Bridge Program is being organized by participants in our workshops on Artificial Intelligence/Operations Research (AI/OR).  In 2021, the idea for a series of three workshops arose to respond to the significant attention to AI from businesses, industries, and academic institutions. Researchers believe AI and OR are complementary and synergistic when used together to solve business and societal problems such as energy needs and climate change. Through these workshops both communities were able to develop a joint strategic vision […]

The Computing Community Consortium (CCC) spoke with council member Michela Taufer who will be moderating a panel discussion at the 2024 Supercomputing Conference on the future sustainability of computing.  Here’s what she had to say. How do you see the current trends in HPC influencing the future of this topic? High-Performance Computing (HPC) and artificial Intelligence (AI) are increasingly pivotal for tackling urgent global issues, like predicting climate and health crises. However, AI’s energy demands are escalating, potentially conflicting with sustainability goals. The rapid pace of AI and HPC expansion challenges our infrastructure, especially the power grid, to keep up. These trends underscore a critical question: Can HPC and AI […]

This blog highlights key points on considerations when using data from human subjects in a recent CRA whitepaper that outlined challenges and examples that computing conferences should address.  Here’s what you should know. Using human data responsibly and ethically can greatly benefit research and technology. When researchers collect and analyze data with informed consent, they can discover insights that lead to innovation and enhance public health, for example, delivering remote healthcare services like consultations and monitoring through video conferencing, improving access to healthcare for underserved populations. This approach creates a partnership between researchers and participants, where individuals are valued as active contributors to knowledge, not just subjects of study. By […]