Computer Science 50th Anniversary Dinner & Awards

Special remarks by, UBC President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Santa J. Ono

Hosted by Gail Murphy, UBC Vice-President Research & Innovation

 

Awards

We are pleased to present the Computer Science 50th Anniversary Alumni Awards recipients:

UBC Computer Science Founders Awards

As a highlight of the celebrations, Professor Charlotte Froese Fischer and Professor Richard Rosenberg will receive the UBC Computer Science Founders Award for their enduring contributions to the department.

• Charlotte Froese Fischer BA'52, MA'54
• Richard Rosenberg

Alumni Research Awards

Presented to an alumna or alumnus who has demonstrated exceptional research contributions and/or research impact in computer science.

• David Lowe BSc’78
• Monica Lam BSc’80

Teaching Excellence Award

Presented to an outstanding teacher in the department.

• Rachel Pottinger

Alumni Entrepreneurship Awards

Presented to an alumna or alumnus and / or group whose leadership efforts have contributed significantly to the field of computer science – recognizing entrepreneurial innovation and/or social enterprise successes. These individuals display an unwavering commitment to their community and passion for their work.

• Murray Goldberg MSc'89
• Mik Kersten BSc'99, PhD'07
• Point Grey Research

Service Awards

Presented to an extraordinary individual or group who has set a high standard for volunteerism or philanthropy in support of UBC Computer Science's student population and community outreach initiatives.

• Ghislaine Chan BSc’00
• David Greer BSc’80
• Ian McLean BCS'17
• Sonja Norman BEd’74
• Peter Smith PhD’98

Mentoring Awards

Presented to a UBC Computer Science alumna or alumnus who embodies the spirit of volunteerism through their tireless dedication, passion and commitment to their alma mater through active service, leadership, and advocacy of the UBC Department of Computer Science. These individuals inspire students to explore and engage by providing meaningful guidance and support.

• Renee Cheung BSc'06, MDM'14
• Meghan Allen BSc'01, MSc'06
• David Dai