The Social and Ethical Responsibilities of Computing (SERC), a cross-cutting initiative within the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, in collaboration with the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, invites MIT students to envision the future of computing.

Tell us your ideas, aspirations, and vision for what you think the future holds. The winning entry of the Envisioning the Future of Computing Prize competition will be awarded a grand prize of $10K. In addition, we will recognize two runner ups with $5K each, and up to 12 honorable mentions with $1,000 each. Submissions are due by midnight on February 4, 2024.

A series of workshops hosted by SERC postdocs will be held throughout the January Independent Activities Period to teach students the skill of writing a technology impact paper and to offer help and advice on creating such a paper for the prize. Students interested in submitting an entry are highly encouraged to attend a workshop.
 
The workshops will provide general information on the competition and guidelines on how to write this kind of paper. This will also be a time to discuss ideas. Workshop slots are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Thursday, January 11, 10:00-11:00 am in Room 4-149, hosted by Dr. Chris Rabe
• Thursday, January 18, 10:00-11:00 am over Zoom, hosted by Dr. Anastasia Ostrowski
• Monday, January 22, 2:00-3:00 pm in Room 4-149, hosted by Dr. Karim Nader
• Thursday, January 25, 1:30-2:30 pm in Room 4-149, hosted by Dr. Kevin Mills
• Wednesday, January 31, 11:00 am-12:00 pm in Room 4-149, hosted by Dr. Michelle Spektor

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Learn more about the Envisioning the Future of Computing Prize: computing.mit.edu/FutureComputingPrize