CCC supported three scientific sessions at this year’s AAAS Annual Conference, and in case you weren’t able to attend in person, we are recapping each session. This week, we are summarizing the highlights of the session, “How Big Trends in Computing are Shaping Science.” In Part 3, we hear from Dr. Jayson Lynch, a Research Scientist in the FutureTech lab at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, who explains the speed at which algorithms are improving.   Dr. Jayson Lynch began their presentation by addressing the cliffhanger that Manso ended on: how quickly are algorithms improving, and will these algorithms serve as partial solution to the growing need for compute? “The main […]

CCC supported three scientific sessions at this year’s AAAS Annual Conference, and in case you weren’t able to attend in person, we are recapping each session. This week, we are summarizing the highlights of the session, “How Big Trends in Computing are Shaping Science.” In Part 2, we hear from Gabriel Manso, a first year PhD student at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, who explains the computational limits of deep learning.   Gabriel Manso, a first-year PhD student at MIT and a member of the MIT FutureTech research group, discussed the computational limits of deep learning along with insights from his research. Deep learning is pervasive across most areas of science […]

CCC supported three scientific sessions at this year’s AAAS Annual Conference, and in case you weren’t able to attend in person, we are recapping each session. This week, we will summarize the highlights of the session, “How Big Trends in Computing are Shaping Science.” In Part 1, we will hear from Dr. Neil Thompson, from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, who will explain the computing trends shaping the future of science, and why they will impact nearly all areas of scientific discovery.   CCC’s third AAAS panel of the 2024 annual meeting took place on Saturday, February 17th, on the last day of the conference. The panel, comprised Jayson Lynch […]

CCC is proud to announce two of its council members Michela Taufer and Holly Yanco as the American Association for the Advancement of Science’s (AAAS) 2023 Fellows. CCC would also like to congratulate CRA-Industry’s Steering Committee Co-Chair Ben Zorn for this achievement. The AAAS Council elected 502 members as fellows for the 2023 class. The association selects individuals whose contributions to the progression of science or its practical applications for the betterment of society have set them apart within their professional community. Taufer believes the scientific community can find not just answers but new ways to question, challenge, and discover at the confluence of high-performance computing, computational science, and experimental science. […]

In November 2023, CCC hosted a workshop on “The Future of Research on Social Technologies” in Washington, DC. The event, also supported by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, addressed the past, present and future of social technologies research. The workshop brought together over 50 information and computer scientists, social scientists, communication and journalism scholars, and policy experts. The workshop was organized by Motahhare Eslami (Carnegie Mellon University), Eric Gilbert (University of Michigan), and Sarita Schoenebeck (University of Michigan). The workshop organizers, along with nine workshop participants, wrote a fascinating workshop report based on workshop discussions that has been released today. The report explores what we do not know […]

In a world where social technologies dominate our daily interactions, it is crucial to understand their profound impact on our lives. Last year, CCC brought together information, computing, and social scientists, communication and journalism scholars, and policy experts to discuss how we can navigate these complexities to harness the benefits of social technologies while mitigating their harms.  From shaping our cultural norms to influencing political landscapes, these systems wield immense power. But with power comes responsibility, and the shadows of harassment, disinformation, and mental health concerns loom large. Through dynamic discussions and innovative formats, attendees explored the gaps in social media users’ knowledge and charted pathways for future research. This […]