March 2008 - Vol. 51 No. 3

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Features

Opinion Editorial pointers

Editorial Pointers

When embedded network sensing shifted from the laboratory to the natural environment, it was done under the meticulous design of scientists. Computer nodes embedded in the physical world would observe ecosystems, collecting field data intended to give researchers an unprecedented window into how nature works. But like most technologies with great repurposing potential, networked sensing […]
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News Track

The National Science Board says leading science and engineering indicators tell a mixed story regarding U.S. achievements in science, R&D, and math in international comparisons. As reported in NetWorkWorld, U.S. schools continue to lag behind their internationally counterparts in science and math education. On the flip side, the U.S. leads in patent development and is […]
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ACM Fellows

The ACM Fellows Program was established by Council in 1993 to recognize and honor outstanding ACM members for their achievements in computer science and information technology and for their significant contributions to the mission of the ACM. The ACM Fellows serve as distinguished colleagues to whom the ACM and its members look for guidance and […]

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