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David A. Patterson
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Global Perspectives of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
ACM luminaries describe how their experiences with DEI issues vary between the different continents where they have lived.
Some jargon can be offensive to newcomers and unintentionally shape our thoughts.
What Serverless Computing Is and Should Become: The Next Phase of Cloud Computing
The evolution that serverless computing represents, the economic forces that shape it, why it could fail, and how it might fulfill its potential.
A New Golden Age for Computer Architecture
Innovations like domain-specific hardware, enhanced security, open instruction sets, and agile chip development will lead the way.
Created as a supportive networking environment for underrepresented groups in computing and information technology, the Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing Conference celebrates and attracts students and professionals from diverse backgrounds pursuing careers in our field.
This Viewpoint boils down into a few magazine pages what I've learned in my 32 years of mentoring Ph.D. students.
Technical Perspective: The Data Center is the Computer
Internet services are already significant forces in searching, retail purchases, music downloads, and auctions. One vision of 21st century IT is that most users will be accessing such services over a descendant of the cell phone rather than running shrink-wrapped software on a descendant of the PC.
Farewell Address: The Growing and Graying of ACM
As my term ends, I offer my perspective on two important challenges facing ACM.
Revisiting My Campaign Statement
Two years ago I entered the race for ACM President with my campaign statement. In the second-to-last President's Letter of my term, I thought I would revisit what I said we would do and reflect on what we did.
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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