Kaashoek wins ACM’s prize for young researchers
The professor of computer science, 45, is only the fourth recipient of the prize from the Association for Computing Machinery.
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Programming crowds
With the Web, people worldwide can work on distributed tasks. But getting reliable results requires algorithms that specify workflow between people, not transistors.
First improvement of fundamental algorithm in 10 years
The max-flow problem, which is ubiquitous in network analysis, scheduling, and logistics, can now be solved more efficiently than ever.
Rivest wins faculty’s Killian Award
MIT encryption pioneer recognized for ‘extraordinary’ contributions in computer science
Celebrating MIT's excellent staff
Fifteen individuals and four teams to be honored at 2010 MIT Excellence Awards
Barbara Liskov wins Turing Award
ACM cites 'foundational innovations' in programming language design
