The good news continue to reach us from CASCON 2013:
1. Dr. Ahmed Hassan delivers keynote address
The keynote address was delivered by the Queen’s School of Computing NSERC Blackberry Industrial Research Chair, Dr. Ahmed Hassan. His keynote address, titled “Mobile Software Engineering: The Next Revolution?” outlined the challenges in how computer software is being developed, marketed and evolved in the new world of mobile applications.
2. Dr. Jim Cordy named IBM CAS Faculty Fellow of the Year
Queen’s School of Computing Professor Jim Cordy received the IBM Centre for Advanced Studies 2013 CAS Research Faculty Fellow of the Year award. This award recognizes individuals who best epitomize the mission of IBM CAS Research, as set out in the following four goals:
– Excel as a Canadian research centre of excellence in the advancement of applied science in research areas strategic to IBM
– Harvest and transfer results from advanced research to strategic products and services
– Build and foster relationships among researchers, funding agencies, IBM and consumers
– Expose IBM developers to current research directions, and identify new and emerging technology issues for academic research.
Dr. Cordy was particularly recognized for his dedication to preserving a high standard of academic and technical quality in the CAS Research community and CASCON. This is the second time Dr. Cordy has received this award, having been previously recognized in 2008.