The Computing Profession.

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Title: The Computing Profession.
Authors: Denning, Peter J.1,2 pjd@nps.edu
Source: Communications of the ACM. Mar2018, Vol. 61 Issue 3, p33-35. 3p. 1 Color Photograph, 2 Charts.
Subjects: Association for Computing Machinery, IEEE Computer Society, Computer science, Computer science education, Professionalization, Societies
Abstract: The article discusses the role of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers--Computer Society (IEEE-CS) in the education and professionalization of computer scientists. It mentions the growth of subdisciplines in the field. the spread of computing into other disciplines, and the conflict between academic and practical applications.
Database: Engineering Source
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Abstract:The article discusses the role of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers--Computer Society (IEEE-CS) in the education and professionalization of computer scientists. It mentions the growth of subdisciplines in the field. the spread of computing into other disciplines, and the conflict between academic and practical applications.
ISSN:00010782
DOI:10.1145/3182108