1995 Computerworld Smithsonian Award winners announced; Information Technology industry's most prestigious awards program honors innovative uses of technology that benefit society.WASHINGTON, D.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 6, 1995--The Computerworld Smithsonian Awards Program (CWSA CWSA Canadian Wheelchair Sports Association CWSA Constant Width Slot Antenna ) announced the winners of its seventh annual awards at a ceremony last night at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. More than 900 Information Technology (IT) industry leaders, nominees, professionals and guests at the black-tie affair applauded the winning information technology innovators from around the world. The Computerworld Smithsonian Award winners announced last evening are recognized for their innovative use of technology in ten industry-segmented categories. Winners are chosen by judges who are experts within their respective fields, and are selected from among 50 outstanding finalists and an initial group of nominees who comprise the 1995 Information Technology Innovation Collection. Information on all candidates for the awards will be included in the Smithsonian's permanent research collection, and all winning applications will be included in "The Information Age: People, Information and Technology," a permanent exhibition at the Smithsonian Institution Smithsonian Institution, research and education center, at Washington, D.C.; founded 1846 under terms of the will of James Smithson of London, who in 1829 bequeathed his fortune to the United States to create an establishment for the "increase and diffusion of that has already been seen by more than four and a half million people. Hosting the Awards were: Patrick J. McGovern, founder and chairman of International Data Group; Dr. Spencer Crew, director of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History The National Museum of American History is a museum administered by the Smithsonian Institution and located in Washington, D.C., on the National Mall. It opened in 1964 as the Museum of History and Technology and adopted its current name in 1980. ; Gary Beach Gary Beach is a Tony Award-winning American actor, primarily in Broadway musical theatre. Biography He was born on October 10, 1947 in Alexandria, Virginia, and is a graduate of the North Carolina School of the Arts, the same school as Terrence Mann, his , president and publisher of Computerworld; and David Allison, chairman of the Information, Technology & Society Group at the National Museum of American History. Susan Stamberg of National Public Radio was master of ceremonies. "Information technology benefits society in so many ways," said the Smithsonian's Crew. "These winners represent a spirit of innovation that can improve the quality of our classrooms, labs, hospitals, businesses and other areas of human endeavor. The work of these innovators is also helping the Smithsonian to document the Information Age for future generations." The 1995 Computerworld Smithsonian Award Winners are: o Business and Related Services MCI (1) (Media Control Interface) A high-level programming interface from Microsoft and IBM for controlling multimedia devices. It provides commands and functions to open, play and close the device. (2) (Microwave Communications Inc. Telecommunications Inc. of Rye, N.Y. for its networkMCI SmartPop system that provides around-the-clock monitoring and access capabilities for MCI network users. Nominated by Digital Equipment Corp. o Education and Academia The University of California The University of California has a combined student body of more than 191,000 students, over 1,340,000 living alumni, and a combined systemwide and campus endowment of just over $7.3 billion (8th largest in the United States). at Los Angeles (UCLA UCLA University of California at Los Angeles UCLA University Center for Learning Assistance (Illinois State University) UCLA University of Carrollton, TX and Lower Addison, TX ) for its "UCLA Science Challenge" application that enables undergraduate science students to use scientific and experimental apparatus through computer simulation. Nominated by Hewlett-Packard Co. o Environment, Energy and Agriculture The Consortium for International Science Information Network (CIESN), of University Center, Mich., for its Gateway Program, which uses parallel search software and Internet access to provide a single gateway to the growing number of environmental databases. Nominated by Hewlett-Packard Co. o Finance, Insurance and Real Estate The New York Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) World's largest marketplace for securities. The exchange began as an informal meeting of 24 men in 1792 on what is now Wall Street in New York City. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange ) of New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , N.Y. for its Integrated Technology Plan that uses flat-panel 21-inch displays and wireless voice and data terminals to assure maximum information and responsiveness to NYSE Floor traders. Nominated by Arthur D. Little Arthur D. Little, Inc. is the world's first management consulting firm. Founded in 1886 by Arthur Dehon Little, an MIT chemist who discovered acetate, and co-worker Roger Griffin, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Arthur D. Little pioneered the concept of contracted technology research. Inc., and Hewlett-Packard. o Government and Non-Profit Organizations The Norwegian Police Data Processing Services of Oslo, Norway for its Police Operation Support System (POS (1) See point of sale and packet over SONET. (2) "Parent over shoulder." See digispeak. POS - point of sale ), used during the Lillehammer Winter Olympic Games to provide safety, security and rapid response for the Games' 1.5 million visitors. Nominated by Andersen Consulting. o Manufacturing The 777 Division of the Boeing Commercial Airplane Group, of Seattle, Wash. for its Computing and the Boeing Design application that provides digital specification of each individual part of the 777 aircraft, reducing problems of parts interference by 60 percent. Nominated by Ernst & Young and Intel Corp. o Media, Arts and Entertainment America OnLine Technology, of Vienna, Va., for AOL's Network Communications and Systems Programming application that supports over 2,000,000 users of AOL's advanced multimedia network. Nominated by Hewlett-Packard Co. o Medicine The PharMark Corp. of Arlington, Va., for its RationalMed technology that identifies patients whose pharmaceutical therapies place them at high risk for drug-induced conditions or exacerbated illnesses, thus reducing the number of patients hospitalized by inappropriate pharmaceuticals. Nominated by Digital Equipment Corp. o Science The Fox Chase Cancer Center The Fox Chase Cancer Center is a medical research facility and hospital located in the northeast section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. The Center is an independent, non-profit institution which specializes in the treatment and prevention of cancer. of Philadelphia, Penn., for its Cooperative Human Linkage Center that consolidates chromosome research performed at four separate research centers into a single genetic map, helping to put the Human Genome Project a year ahead of schedule. Nominated by Digital Equipment Corp. o Transportation Allied Signal Inc. of Morristown, N.J., for its Forward-Looking Windshear Weather Radar System, the first aircraft-based forward-looking system specifically designed to provide early warning of dangerous windshear weather patterns miles ahead of an aircraft. Nominated by Price Waterhouse. "These winners illustrate some of the best examples of how information technology can be applied to solve difficult problems and achieve benefits for mankind unattainable only a few short years ago," said IDG's McGovern. Computerworld is published by IDG IDG International Data Group IDG Integrated Drive Generator IDG Installation Design Guide IDG Internet Discussion Group IDG Inset Dielectric Guide IDG International Dangerous Goods (mail, shipping) . As part of the Computerworld Smithsonian Awards, six prominent individuals received Computerworld Smithsonian Information Technology Leadership Awards in recognition of their pioneering efforts in the information technology industry. The 1995 Leadership Award Winners are: o The Cray Research Information Technology Leadership Award for Breakthrough Computational Science Dr. Andrew McCammon of the University of San Diego, for his pioneering use of supercomputing technology in analyzing chemical enzyme inhibitors to fight Alzheimers and other diseases. o The MCI Information Technology Leadership Award for Innovation Awarded to C. Gordon Bell, currently chief scientist at Stardent Computer of Sunnyvale, Calif., and a major influence on American computing for decades. Bell is the former vice president of Research and Development of Digital Equipment Corp. o The Price Waterhouse Information Technology Leadership Award for Lifetime Achievement Awarded jointly to William R. Hewlett and David Packard, co-founders of Hewlett-Packard Co. In careers that spanned more than six decades, Hewlett and Packard redefined corporate culture and spearheaded innovative products that changed the world. o The SAIC SAIC - http://saic.com. Information Technology Leadership Award for Global Integration Awarded to Marc Andreessen, vice president of Technology and co-founder of Netscape Communication Corp. While still an undergraduate at the University of Illinois University of Illinois may refer to:
o The Zenith Data Systems Zenith Data Systems (ZDS) was a division of Zenith founded in 1979 after Zenith acquired Heathkit, who had, at that time, recently entered the personal computer market. Zenith sold personal computers under both the Heath/Zenith and Zenith Data Systems names. (ZDS ZDS Zenith Data Systems ZDS Zonal Distribution System ZDS Zero Degree Stat ZDS Zinc Detection System ZDS Zonal Drying System (aircraft de-humidifier) ) Information Technology Leadership Award for Education Awarded to Dr. Linda Roberts, director of the Office of Educational Technology, U.S. Dept. of Education, for her continuing role at the highest levels of government in bringing affordable, advanced technology to America's classrooms. Additional information on the Computerworld Smithsonian Awards and the 1995 Technology Innovation Collection is available online through the Innovation Network. The Innovation Network, a collaborative effort of Novell Inc., Computerworld, and the Smithsonian Institution, can be accessed on the World Wide Web at: http://innovate.si.edu. The Computerworld Smithsonian Awards Program was established in 1989 to recognize and record the positive impact information technology has on all aspects of human endeavor. The awards honor individuals who create outstanding applications of information technology that benefit society. CONTACT: Cudaback Strategic Communications Shawn Whalen, Helen Shik or Jessica Page, 617/478-2330 or on the World Wide Web at: http://innovate.si.edu |
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