Viewing the factors impeding improvements to CS education from kindergarten through grade 12 from a policy perspective.Cameron Wilson, Peter Harsha From Communications of the ACM | September 1, 2009
Some predictions for technology developments, deployments, and the associated societal implications.
Mark Cleverley From Communications of the ACM | September 1, 2009
Computing is as fundamental as the physical, life, and social sciences.Peter J. Denning, Paul S. Rosenbloom From Communications of the ACM | September 1, 2009
The creation of a statistical index of U.S. telecommunications surveillance activities and their results will benefit both civil liberties and law enforcement.Paul M. Schwartz From Communications of the ACM | September 1, 2009
John Graham-Cumming's book "The Geek Atlas" is a travel guide for those interested in the history of science, mathematics and technology, and lists 128 sites around...BBC News From ACM Opinion | July 28, 2009
As the computer science field has evolved, so should the methods for disseminating computing research results.
Lance Fortnow From Communications of the ACM | August 1, 2009
Debating and arguing the points of a proposed code of behavior to provide guidance in making choices can produce the most effective ethics training.
Brian Snow, Clinton Brooks From Communications of the ACM | August 1, 2009
The innovative Alice 3 programming environment, currently in beta testing, teaches students to program with Alice and Java software.Wanda Dann, Stephen Cooper From Communications of the ACM | August 1, 2009
A contrarian's perspective on how entrepreneurial opportunities and innovation can thrive during an economic crisis.Tim Draper From Communications of the ACM | August 1, 2009
It's been a year since Bill Gates left full-time work at Microsoft, but he's found plenty to keep him busy. In between trying to eradicate polio, tame malaria,Microsoft...CNet From ACM Opinion | July 15, 2009
Jeffery Deaver's novels and short stories have been translated into 25 languages and appeared on bestseller lists around the world. He is a three-time recipient...The Guardian From ACM Opinion | July 15, 2009
A ramen shop in Yamanashi, Japan, is gaining popularity for its robot chef. The noodles themselves are cooked by a human, with the robot creating a perfectly blended...CNet From ACM Opinion | July 6, 2009
A frequent question I hear about Communications, and about ACM publishing in general, involves its access model. I am asked: "Why don't you adopt the open-access...Moshe Y. Vardi From Communications of the ACM | July 1, 2009
Researchers at the University of Paderborn in Germany say they have moved closer to passing the Hofstadter-Turing Test. Posed by Douglas Hofstadter in 1982, the...Technology Review From ACM TechNews | April 28, 2009
The commercial opportunities of software as a service are widely hyped these days and many think SaaS is the future of software. That might be true in the medium...Martin Campbell-Kelly From Communications of the ACM | May 1, 2009
Differences in telecommunications regulation between the U.S. and the European Union are a key factor in viewing the debate over network neutrality legislation...Pierre Larouche From Communications of the ACM | May 1, 2009
College students must be shown that computer science is social, relevant, important, and caring. The way computer science is taught can hold students' interest...Michael Buckley From Communications of the ACM | April 1, 2009
Some advice for those doing the advising (and what the advisors can learn from the advisees).Jeffrey D. Ullman From Communications of the ACM | March 1, 2009
This Viewpoint boils down into a few magazine pages what I've learned in my 32 years of mentoring Ph.D. students.David A. Patterson From Communications of the ACM | March 1, 2009
Can you resell software even if the package says you can't? What are the implications for copyright law of the U.S. Supreme Court's unanimous June 2008 decision...Pamela Samuelson From Communications of the ACM | March 1, 2009