IEEE Computer Society Distinguished Service Award 2011

I am delighted to announce that I am to receive the IEEE Computer Society Award for Distinguished Service in a Pre-College Environment. I was nominated by Dr Andy Hatch from Durham University, Ollie Bray and Doug Belshaw must have said something nice as well to support the nomination.

Dr Thomas Conte contacted me with the news today and according to the initial announcement it is:

For inspired leadership and dedication in promoting the use of modern technology in education both locally and internationally.

Many thanks to you all for supporting all of the projects and ideas I have shared over the last few years and being part of a generous and talented network of professionals. I also want to thank my Mum… 🙂

Nominated!

Recently I was informed by my colleagues and friends from the multi-touch project at Durham University, that they have nominated me for an award!

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The IEEE Computer Society is the world’s largest professional association advancing innovation and technological excellence. It has more than 375,000 members in more than 160 countries and is:

a leading authority on areas ranging from aerospace systems, computers and telecommunications to biomedical engineering, electric power and consumer electronics among others.

Dr Andy Hatch has nominated me for the society’s Award for Distinguished Service in a Pre College Environment. It has been supported by my good friends Ollie Bray and Doug Belshaw, which is such an honour as they are constant sources of inspiration to me.

According to Andy’s reasoning I have, “done a huge amount to excite kids about tech… possibly increasing the likelihood that they will think about computing-related stuff in the future.”

I am so grateful and excited to even be considered – it is all decided by committee so I will let you know what happens.