Nominate Someone for their Contribution to Human-Centered Computing

The Franklin Institute is asking us to nominate candidates for the 2007 Bower Award and Prize to be presented to a distinguished scientist in the field of Human-Centered Computing.

The Bower Award for Achievements in Science is presented annually by The Franklin Institute to a researcher of any nationality for outstanding work in the applied or basic sciences, or engineering. A predetermined field of study is chosen each year as a theme. A gold medal and a cash prize of $250,000 are awarded to the individual selected to receive the Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science.

The theme for the 2007 Bower Award for Achievement in Science is Human-Centered Computing. People nominated must have significantly advanced Human-Centered Computing; clarified the relationship between human cognition and computing; or successfully translated some important aspect of basic research into significant, practical results. Areas of contribution can include issues of design, collaborative work, and assistive technology.

The Franklin Institute Awards Program is among the oldest and most comprehensive international science and technology awards programmes in the world. Previous Franklin Institute Laureates in Computer and Cognitive Science include Marvin Minsky, Lucy Suchman, John McCarthy, Douglas Engelbart, Whitfield Diffie, and Noam Chomsky.

A Call for Nominations and information about developing a nomination can be found on the website linked below. The deadline for completed nominations is May 31, 2006.

Questions about the appropriateness of a particular nomination are welcome and should be directed to Dr. Philip W. Hammer, Vice President, The Franklin Institute, at bhammer@fi.edu.

Associated Link: Nomination package

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