By Matt Hazenbush, Director of Communications and Member Engagement On February 9-10, 2026, the Computing Research Association (CRA) held its semiannual Board of Directors Meeting at the Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C. The meeting convened CRA Board members, staff, society leaders, and invited guests to discuss current pressures on the computing research ecosystem — and […]
By Matt Hazenbush, Director of Communications and Member Engagement The Computing Research Association (CRA) Board of Directors has selected Dan Reed — Emeritus Presidential Professor in Computational Science at the University of Utah — as the recipient of the 2026 CRA Distinguished Service Award, recognizing his sustained and transformative contributions to the computing research community […]
By Matt Hazenbush, Director of Communications and Member Engagement The Computing Research Association (CRA) Board of Directors has selected Wendy Powley — newly retired Associate Professor in the School of Computing at Queen’s University — as the recipient of the 2026 CRA A. Nico Habermann Award. One of CRA’s most prestigious honors, the award recognizes […]
By Matt Hazenbush, Director of Communications and Member Engagement The Computing Research Association (CRA) is pleased to announce the inaugural cohort of 25 NSF NAIRR AI Education Fellows, selected to serve as national ambassadors for advancing AI education through the NAIRR Pilot Classroom and the NAIRR Pilot Classroom Expansion AI EDU Research Coordination Network (RCN). […]
By Matt Hazenbush, Director of Communications and Member Engagement The Computing Research Association (CRA) proudly congratulates members of the computing research community who have recently been recognized as Fellows of the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI), the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), or the IEEE Computer Society (IEEE-CS). As Affiliated Professional Societies […]
By Helen Wright, Manager, CRA-Industry CRA-Industry organized and hosted the CRA-NSF Industry/Philanthropy Summit on Potential NAIRR State Hubs for Educational Transformation on February 17 in Santa Clara, CA. It convened leaders from government, industry, and philanthropy to examine how national AI investments can be translated into scalable educational and workforce outcomes. The day began with […]
By Sheila Khan, Program Associate, CRA-E CRA’s Education Committee (CRA-E) has recently selected its 2026 CRA-E Graduate Fellow – Kirsten Chapman from Brigham Young University. Kirsten is a PhD student in Computer Science at Brigham Young University, advised by Xinru Page. She earned her MS in Computer Science from Brigham Young University, where she developed […]
By Emma McDonald, University of Alberta, and Sophie Quynn, University of California, Davis This Q&A highlight features Gwyneth Anne Delos Santos, an Honorable Mention in the 2026 CRA Outstanding Undergraduate Researchers award program. Gwen completed a BSc Computing Science with Specialization at the University of Alberta in 2025. She is now pursuing an MSc in […]
By Marla Mackoul, Communications Assistant, CCC At the end of February, CRA’s Computing Community Consortium (CCC) joined the IEEE Computer Society (IEEE-CS) in convening 42 experts from across academia, industry, and government to discuss the future of software systems with artificial intelligence (AI). Beyond Code: Engineering Trustworthy AI Systems at Scale took place on February […]
By Matt Hazenbush, Director of Communications and Member Engagement The CRA Trustworthy AI Research Fellowship for Early Career Scholars, supported by Microsoft, empowers early-career computing researchers to integrate ethical, human-centered, and societal considerations into artificial intelligence (AI). Through structured interdisciplinary training, collaborative research, and national visibility, the fellowship helps scholars shape frameworks for more trustworthy […]
By Eniola Idowu, Senior Research Associate, CERP For undergraduate students exploring computing research careers, navigating the pathway to an advanced degree can present various challenges. Without early, targeted research opportunities and professional guidance, accessing the graduate school pipeline can be daunting. To address these needs, the CRA-WP’s Distributed Research Experiences for Undergraduates (DREU) program provides […]
By Marla Mackoul, Communications Assistant, CCC CRA’s Computing Community Consortium (CCC) has released a new workshop report, Grand Challenges for the Convergence of Computational and Citizen Science Research, that demonstrates the enormous possibilities that arise when humans and machines team up to enhance scientific research. Through the strategic use of pioneering computing technology like artificial […]
By Julia Sepulveda, Senior Program Associate, CRA-E In the autumn of 2025, the University of Toronto, Mississauga (UTM), joined a growing list of universities collaborating with the Computing Research Organization’s (CRA) UR2PhD program to expand undergraduate access to computing research in areas such as responsible computing and computing ethics. As Andrew Petersen, Vice Chair of […]
By Lauren Lashlee, Senior Program Associate, CRA-WP For many computing faculty, mentoring undergraduate researchers can be one of the most rewarding — and challenging — aspects of academic life. Identifying promising students, scoping research problems appropriately, and building systems that support student growth all require thoughtful planning and sustained mentorship. The October 30 session of […]
By Matt Hazenbush, Director of Communications and Member Engagement Each month, CRA’s “In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)” roundup highlights notable news, updates, and announcements from across the organization that were previously shared with the community. From policy developments to program highlights, here’s what you need to know from late February and early March 2026. […]
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CRA Update: Leadership Summit, CRA Board Meeting, and Election Results
In: March 2026, Vol. 38/No. 3, Current Issue /By Matt Hazenbush, Director of Communications and Member Engagement On February 9-10, 2026, the Computing Research Association (CRA) held its semiannual Board of Directors Meeting at the Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C. The meeting convened CRA Board members, staff, society leaders, and invited guests to discuss current pressures on the computing research ecosystem — and […]
Dan Reed Wins the 2026 CRA Distinguished Service Award
In: March 2026, Vol. 38/No. 3, Current Issue /By Matt Hazenbush, Director of Communications and Member Engagement The Computing Research Association (CRA) Board of Directors has selected Dan Reed — Emeritus Presidential Professor in Computational Science at the University of Utah — as the recipient of the 2026 CRA Distinguished Service Award, recognizing his sustained and transformative contributions to the computing research community […]
Wendy Powley Wins the 2026 CRA A. Nico Habermann Award
In: March 2026, Vol. 38/No. 3, Current Issue /By Matt Hazenbush, Director of Communications and Member Engagement The Computing Research Association (CRA) Board of Directors has selected Wendy Powley — newly retired Associate Professor in the School of Computing at Queen’s University — as the recipient of the 2026 CRA A. Nico Habermann Award. One of CRA’s most prestigious honors, the award recognizes […]
CRA Announces 25 Faculty Selected as NSF NAIRR AI Education Fellows
In: March 2026, Vol. 38/No. 3, Current Issue /By Matt Hazenbush, Director of Communications and Member Engagement The Computing Research Association (CRA) is pleased to announce the inaugural cohort of 25 NSF NAIRR AI Education Fellows, selected to serve as national ambassadors for advancing AI education through the NAIRR Pilot Classroom and the NAIRR Pilot Classroom Expansion AI EDU Research Coordination Network (RCN). […]
CRA Congratulates New AAAI, ACM, and IEEE-CS Fellows
In: March 2026, Vol. 38/No. 3, Current Issue /By Matt Hazenbush, Director of Communications and Member Engagement The Computing Research Association (CRA) proudly congratulates members of the computing research community who have recently been recognized as Fellows of the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI), the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), or the IEEE Computer Society (IEEE-CS). As Affiliated Professional Societies […]
Takeaways from the CRA-NSF Industry/Philanthropy Summit on Potential NAIRR State Hubs
In: March 2026, Vol. 38/No. 3, Current Issue /By Helen Wright, Manager, CRA-Industry CRA-Industry organized and hosted the CRA-NSF Industry/Philanthropy Summit on Potential NAIRR State Hubs for Educational Transformation on February 17 in Santa Clara, CA. It convened leaders from government, industry, and philanthropy to examine how national AI investments can be translated into scalable educational and workforce outcomes. The day began with […]
Kirsten Chapman Selected as CRA-E Graduate Fellow
In: March 2026, Vol. 38/No. 3, Current Issue /By Sheila Khan, Program Associate, CRA-E CRA’s Education Committee (CRA-E) has recently selected its 2026 CRA-E Graduate Fellow – Kirsten Chapman from Brigham Young University. Kirsten is a PhD student in Computer Science at Brigham Young University, advised by Xinru Page. She earned her MS in Computer Science from Brigham Young University, where she developed […]
Undergraduate Research Highlight: Research on Privacy Tradeoffs in the Age of Reinforcement Learning
In: March 2026, Vol. 38/No. 3, Current Issue /By Emma McDonald, University of Alberta, and Sophie Quynn, University of California, Davis This Q&A highlight features Gwyneth Anne Delos Santos, an Honorable Mention in the 2026 CRA Outstanding Undergraduate Researchers award program. Gwen completed a BSc Computing Science with Specialization at the University of Alberta in 2025. She is now pursuing an MSc in […]
Going Beyond Code: A CCC Workshop Addresses the Future of AI
In: March 2026, Vol. 38/No. 3, Current Issue /By Marla Mackoul, Communications Assistant, CCC At the end of February, CRA’s Computing Community Consortium (CCC) joined the IEEE Computer Society (IEEE-CS) in convening 42 experts from across academia, industry, and government to discuss the future of software systems with artificial intelligence (AI). Beyond Code: Engineering Trustworthy AI Systems at Scale took place on February […]
CRA Trustworthy AI Research Fellow Spotlight: Taslima Akter
In: March 2026, Vol. 38/No. 3, Current Issue /By Matt Hazenbush, Director of Communications and Member Engagement The CRA Trustworthy AI Research Fellowship for Early Career Scholars, supported by Microsoft, empowers early-career computing researchers to integrate ethical, human-centered, and societal considerations into artificial intelligence (AI). Through structured interdisciplinary training, collaborative research, and national visibility, the fellowship helps scholars shape frameworks for more trustworthy […]
Infographic: Evaluating the Broader Impacts of the DREU Program: Insights from the 2022–2024 Cohorts
In: March 2026, Vol. 38/No. 3, Current Issue /By Eniola Idowu, Senior Research Associate, CERP For undergraduate students exploring computing research careers, navigating the pathway to an advanced degree can present various challenges. Without early, targeted research opportunities and professional guidance, accessing the graduate school pipeline can be daunting. To address these needs, the CRA-WP’s Distributed Research Experiences for Undergraduates (DREU) program provides […]
Converging Computational and Citizen Science for a Stronger Scientific Future
In: March 2026, Vol. 38/No. 3, Current Issue /By Marla Mackoul, Communications Assistant, CCC CRA’s Computing Community Consortium (CCC) has released a new workshop report, Grand Challenges for the Convergence of Computational and Citizen Science Research, that demonstrates the enormous possibilities that arise when humans and machines team up to enhance scientific research. Through the strategic use of pioneering computing technology like artificial […]
The University of Toronto Mississauga Is Increasing Access to Undergraduate Research with UR2PhD
In: March 2026, Vol. 38/No. 3, Current Issue /By Julia Sepulveda, Senior Program Associate, CRA-E In the autumn of 2025, the University of Toronto, Mississauga (UTM), joined a growing list of universities collaborating with the Computing Research Organization’s (CRA) UR2PhD program to expand undergraduate access to computing research in areas such as responsible computing and computing ethics. As Andrew Petersen, Vice Chair of […]
Working with Star Undergraduates in Your Research: Insights from the CRA-WP Virtual Early and Mid-Career Mentoring Series
In: March 2026, Vol. 38/No. 3, Current Issue /By Lauren Lashlee, Senior Program Associate, CRA-WP For many computing faculty, mentoring undergraduate researchers can be one of the most rewarding — and challenging — aspects of academic life. Identifying promising students, scoping research problems appropriately, and building systems that support student growth all require thoughtful planning and sustained mentorship. The October 30 session of […]
In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): March 2026
In: March 2026, Vol. 38/No. 3, Current Issue /By Matt Hazenbush, Director of Communications and Member Engagement Each month, CRA’s “In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)” roundup highlights notable news, updates, and announcements from across the organization that were previously shared with the community. From policy developments to program highlights, here’s what you need to know from late February and early March 2026. […]