1999 ACM-SIGACT Distinguished Service Prize
1999 ACM-SIGACT Distinguished Service Prize
Fred S. Roberts
The 1999 SIGACT Distinguished Service Prize
is presented to Fred
Roberts for his visionary and stalwart leadership of The NSF Center
for Discrete Mathematics and Theoretical Computer Science (DIMACS).
DIMACS has been of tremendous value to the Theoretical Computer Science
Community and much of this success stems from Fred's tireless efforts in
shepherding DIMACS through a multitude of challenges.
Fred was one of the founding fathers of DIMACS and has served DIMACS
in many roles, culminating in his assuming the directorship in 1996.
Fred also organized the special years on computational biology at
DIMACS, which are considered to be among the center's greatest
successes.
Fred is widely noted for his service and dedication to the DIMACS
cause, for his open-mindedness, and for his ability to overcome
difficult challenges. Through his efforts with DIMACS, he has truly
had a significant positive impact on our community.
Created by
Ian Parberry,
May 10, 1999.
Last updated
Mon May 10 15:01:33 CDT 1999.