In honor of the IEEE Computer Society’s 75th Anniversary, members are challenged to submit a short essay that delves into the impacts technology has had on society. With every passing day, new information is added to the foundation of knowledge, leaving an unforgettable legacy and helping us improve the technologies that shape our future.
In what direction are these technologies leading? What does the future have in store for us?
Submit an essay that addresses either the past, present, or future of technology that demonstrates how technology has or will:
- Change society
- Change civilization
- Improve lives
- Solve problems
- Impact the future
This is an individual competition open to IEEE Computer Society members. Essays will be judged by a committee of IEEE Computer Society volunteers. Winning entries will be published.
Deadline: Closed.
Contest Winner
Congratulations the IEEE Computer Society 75th Anniversary Essay Contest winner, Martin Greenstein for his submission, “It Is Who We Are.” Read more about Martin and his winning essay!
Honorable Mention
The IEEE Computer Society thanks its members for their submissions including an honorable mentions to:
- Behrooz Parhami
- Sam Stephen Thompson
Judging
Essays will be judged by IEEE Computer Society volunteers.
Prizes and Recognition
Cash prizes are awarded to the top winning entry, which will be published.
First Place Prize – $1,000
Guidelines
Essays must adhere to the word limit – 500 words minimum / 650 words maximum.
Entry Form
By submitting your entry, you agree to our General Terms and Conditions.
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General Terms and Conditions
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR ODDS OF WINNING.
Contest
Sponsor: The IEEE Computer Society, 10662 Los Vaqueros Circle, Los Alamitos, CA, USA 90720-1314 (“Sponsor”).
Eligibility: Contest is open to residents of the United States of America and other countries, where permitted by local law, who are the age of eighteen (18) and older. Employees of the IEEE Computer Society, its agents, affiliates and their immediate families are not eligible to enter the Contest. Entrants may be subject to rules imposed by their institution or employer relative to their participation in contests and should check with their institution or employer for any relevant policies. Void where prohibited by law.
Agreement to Official Rules: By participating in this contest, entrants agree to abide by the terms and conditions thereof as established by the IEEE Computer Society. The IEEE Computer Society reserves the right to alter any of these Official Rules at any time and for any reason. All decisions made by the IEEE Computer Society concerning the Contest including, but not limited to the cancellation of the Contest, shall be final and at its sole discretion.
Entry Period: This Contest commences on 12 April 2021 and ends 14 May 2021 (“Entry Period”). The IEEE Computer Society’s server is the official clock for the Contest. Entries received before or after the entry period are void.
How To Enter: Submit your essay with your application.
LIMIT ONE ENTRY PER PERSON
Only entries submitted in accordance with these Official Rules will be eligible for consideration. No alternate means of entry permitted. All entries become the exclusive property of Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned.
Selection of Winner: All selected entries will be judged by a committee of IEEE Computer Society volunteers. Entries will be scored and the entries with the best scores will win. In the event of a tie, the tying entries will divide the prize monies equally.
Prize: The prize(s) for the Contest are being sponsored by the IEEE Computer Society. Prize winner(s) (the “Prize Winner(s)”) shall receive $1,000 for first place (the “Prize”) payable to the student branch chapter. The Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize or prize component of equal or greater value in its sole discretion for any reason at time of award. The IEEE Computer Society shall not be responsible for service obligations or warranty (if any) in relation to the prize(s). Prize may not be transferred prior to award. All other expenses associated with use of the prize, including, but not limited to local, state, or federal taxes on the Prize, are the sole responsibility of the winner. Winner(s) understand that delivery of a prize may be void where prohibited by law and agrees that the IEEE Computer Society shall have no obligation to substitute an alternate prize when so prohibited.
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Contest Results and Official Rules: To obtain the identity of the Prize Winner and/or a copy of these Official Rules, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to Michelle Tubb, The IEEE Computer Society, 10662 Los Vaqueros Circle, Los Alamitos, CA, USA 90720-1314.
