In Response to ‘Vardi’s Insights’
Moshe Vardi's column, "The Agency Trilemma and ACM," misrepresents some decisions and actions made in regard to ACM's Open Access model.
Andrew A. Chien
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Around the World: (The First Time) with <i>Communications'</i> Regional Special Sections
In 2017, we made the strategic decision to launch Communications' Regional Special Sections. Next month (April 2021), we will publish the special section for Arabia, completing our circumnavigation of the world. The special sections have emerged as a "multicultured splendor."
Driving the Cloud to True Zero Carbon
Climate change has come to the fore as a business concern, and this compels the business leaders of computing technology companies to be on the side of progress toward true zero carbon.
2021: Computing’s Divided Future
China and the West's fundamental systemic differences and growing geopolitical competition are increasingly open. The new reality is pulling the computing community apart, and spilling over into the academic and research communities.
What Do DDT and Computing Have in Common?
In addition to reaping computing's bounty (education, information access, entertainment, commerce, efficiency, and more), we should "own" and work to reduce the negative impacts of computing.
Launching a New Feature in Communications
Communications is launching a new series of articles that broaden our presentation of the computing profession, with a particular focus on a young professional audience and a breadth of career paths.
Cracks in Open Collaboration in Universities
Universities and the interchange of scholars and students in international collaborations have long played an important role in knitting a fabric of human relationships and shared understanding. This fabric is fraying rapidly.
Sustaining Open Collaboration in Universities
Increasing international tension and distrust, and its projection into universities, is eroding open collaboration and inquiry.
Halfway Round!: Growing the Regional Special Sections
In November 2017, we launched Communications' Regional Special Sections. A year and half later, I'm happy to report we're halfway around the world and gaining momentum!
Owning Computing’s Environmental Impact
It is time for the computing community to face up to computing's growing environmental impact—and take responsibility for it.
Shape the Future of Computing
ACM encourages its members to take a direct hand in shaping the future of the association. There are more ways than ever to get involved.
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