Turing Award Speaker Series
About the Turing Award Speaker Series
The Turing Award Speaker Series is an annual event that brings together the brightest minds in computer science. Named after Alan Turing, the father of computer science, this series features talks from Turing Award winners, sharing their groundbreaking research and insights into the future of technology.
'TBA' starts in 26 days.
Dr. Joseph Sifakis is a renowned computer scientist and 2007 Turing Award recipient. He is recognized for his groundbreaking work on formal verification of systems and the development of model checking. His contributions have significantly advanced the field of computer-aided verification, enabling more reliable and secure software and hardware systems.
'TBA' starts in 33 days.
Dr. Leslie Valiant is a distinguished computer scientist and computational theorist, honored with the Turing Award in 2010. His pioneering work on computational learning theory and artificial intelligence has laid the foundation for many modern machine learning algorithms. Dr. Valiant's 'probably approximately correct' (PAC) learning model has become a cornerstone in the field of machine learning.
Dr. Robert Gentleman
October 25th, 1pm EST
'TBA' starts in 47 days.
Dr. Robert Gentleman is a prominent statistician and bioinformatician, widely recognized for his significant contributions to statistical computing and bioinformatics. He is one of the original creators of the R programming language, which has become an essential tool in data analysis and statistical computing. Dr. Gentleman's work has bridged the gap between computer science and biology, advancing the field of computational biology.
'TBA' starts in 54 days.
Dr. Vint Cerf, often called one of the 'fathers of the Internet', is a pioneering computer scientist and Internet evangelist. He co-designed the TCP/IP protocols and the architecture of the Internet, which form the foundation of today's global network. Dr. Cerf was awarded the Turing Award in 2004 for his seminal contributions to internet architecture and technology.
'TBA' starts in 61 days.
Dr. Geoffrey Hinton, known as the 'godfather of deep learning', is a cognitive psychologist and computer scientist who has revolutionized the field of artificial intelligence. His pioneering work on artificial neural networks and deep learning algorithms has been instrumental in advancing machine learning and AI. Dr. Hinton was awarded the Turing Award in 2018 for his fundamental contributions to deep neural networks.
'TBA' starts in 82 days.
Dr. Avi Wigderson is a distinguished computer scientist and mathematician, renowned for his contributions to computational complexity theory and the theory of parallel and distributed computation. His work has significantly advanced our understanding of fundamental computational problems and their inherent difficulty. Dr. Wigderson was awarded the Turing Award in 2021 for his pioneering work in theoretical computer science.
'TBA' starts in 89 days.
Dr. John Hennessy is a pioneering computer scientist, academic administrator, and entrepreneur. He is renowned for his groundbreaking work in RISC processor architecture, which has profoundly influenced modern computer design. As a leader in computer engineering education, he has shaped the field for generations of students. Dr. Hennessy received the Turing Award in 2017 for his fundamental contributions to computer architecture.
Dr. Don Chamberlin
January 24th, 1pm EST
'TBA' starts in 138 days.
Dr. Don Chamberlin is a distinguished computer scientist best known for his fundamental contributions to computer languages, particularly SQL (Structured Query Language) and XQuery. As one of the principal designers of SQL, he has profoundly influenced the field of database management systems. Dr. Chamberlin was awarded the Turing Award in 1998 for his pioneering work on structured query languages.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Turing Award?
The Turing Award is often referred to as the "Nobel Prize of Computing." It is an annual award given by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) to an individual for contributions of lasting and major technical importance to the computer field.
How can I attend the speaker series?
By RSVPing on our website when we release the event RSVPs.
Are the talks recorded?
At the speakers discretion, some talks are recorded and will be made available on our website after the event. However, we encourage live attendance for the opportunity to participate in Q&A sessions.
Is there a cost to attend?
The event is free for all.
How can I suggest a speaker for future series?
We welcome suggestions for future speakers. Please send your recommendations to our hosts whos' emails can be found below.
Speaker Series Advisors
These are the people who helped make this event possible.
Dr. Zvi Galil
Creator of OMSCS, Former Dean of Computing at Georgia Tech, Professor at Columbia University
Zvi Galil is noted for his research in algorithms, complexity, and cryptography. Former Dean of Computing at Georgia Tech, he has written over 200 scientific papers and is recognized for his contributions to computer science education.
Edward Feigenbaum is a pioneer in artificial intelligence, known as the 'father of expert systems.' He is a joint winner of the 1994 ACM Turing Award for his work in AI and expert systems.
Moshe Vardi is a University Professor and the George Distinguished Service Professor in Computational Engineering at Rice University. He is known for his significant contributions in logic and computation.
Jeffrey Ullman is a renowned computer scientist known for his work in database theory, data mining, and software engineering. He is a co-recipient of the 2020 ACM Turing Award.
Leslie Lamport is a computer scientist and mathematician. He received the 2013 Turing Award for his fundamental contributions to the theory and practice of distributed and concurrent systems.
Who are we?
We are two Online Master's in Computer Science students at Georgia Tech. If you have any inquiries or need further information, please don't hesitate to contact us!
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