About ACM
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Founded in 1947, the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) is the largest and oldest international scientific and educational computer society in the industry today. Since its inception ACM has provided its members and the world of computer science a forum for the sharing of knowledge on developments and achievements necessary to the fruitful interchange of ideas. Over the years ACM has flourished along with the industry itself, playing a major role in enriching the quality, form and function of computer usage.
The University of Nebraska - Lincoln chapter of ACM was founded over a decade ago and is one of the most influential organizations of the Computer Science and Engineering Department at UNL.
(What's in it for you?)
As you've probably been told a thousand times, campus organizations like ACM are great ways to meet people who share your interests, develop relationships with faculty and staff who are important in your field, and help to strengthen your skills in areas such as leadership, communication, and teamwork. Campus organizations are a very important and valuable part of the college experience, but how do you decide which ones are right for you? Out of all the available clubs and activities, why choose ACM?
First, involvement in ACM gives you a way to be recognized as a professional in the field. There are lots of people out there with degrees from all sorts of institutions; we all need a way to separate the wheat from the chaff. Your association with ACM can be a mark of distinction. It shows prospective employers that you follow an ethical code and strive to uphold your professional behavior.
Finally, the local chapter provides you with a diverse education. Instead of being focused solely on your specialty, the speakers at chapter meetings allow you to learn about the breadth of what is happening in the field. Even if your major is not directly related to computers, chances are you'll be using them more and more in the future, and the more you know, the better off you are. Again, you only get this benefit by coming to meetings.
Of course, there are other reasons to join ACM, like all the great social events.
Membership occurs on two levels: Local and National. A National membership can be arranged through the National ACM Website Student Membership Quick Join Form and currently costs between $19 and $42 for student memberships. A Local membership can be set up at a meeting of the Local ACM and is free of charge. Membership at the local level does NOT assume the same benefits as at National, so the choice is of course up to each individual member.
If you are interested in joining ACM, you can let ACM know by filling out the following form and hitting 'Send'.
