ACM-W Rising Star Award

The ACM-W Rising Star Award recognizes a woman whose early-career research has had a significant impact on the computing discipline, as measured by factors such as frequent citation of their work, creation of a new research area, a high degree of technology transfer and/or other positive influences and societal impact. The award will be given annually, and the recipient will receive a commemorative plaque and $1,000 stipend.

How and Who to Nominate

ACM-W celebrates, supports and advocates for all women in computing. This award is open to anyone who identifies as a woman (trans- or cis-woman) or non-binary person in computing.

We encourage self-nominations.

Please note that priority will be given to those who have not already received an award of this type.

[Eligibility and Nomination]

Previous Award Winners

  • ACM-W Rising Star Award 2024-25: Nominations open!
    by Cigdem Sengul on October 21, 2024 at 10:22 pm

    With the ACM-W Rising Star Award, ACM-W recognizes women whose early-career research has made a significant impact in the field of computing. The award is a tribute to early-career women making waves in computing and contributing to a more inclusive and supportive community. Important Dates: Eligibility: For more details and to apply, visit the ACM-W

  • ACM-W Rising Star Award Recipient: Dr Eva Tuba
    by Taneea Agrawaal on June 30, 2024 at 5:37 pm

    ACM-W would like to announce Dr. Eva Tuba as this year’s recipient of the ACM-W Rising Star Award! The ACM-W Rising Star Award recognizes a woman whose early-career research has had a significant impact on the computing discipline. Dr Tuba is currently an Assistant Professor at Trinity University, Texas, in the Department of Computer Science.

  • ACM-W Rising Star Award Recipient: Dr Manya Ghobadi
    by Taneea Agrawaal on April 23, 2023 at 2:23 pm

    ACM-W would like to announce Dr. Manya Ghobadi as this year’s recipient of the ACM-W Rising Star Award! The ACM-W Rising Star Award recognizes a woman whose early-career research has had a significant impact on the computing discipline. Dr Manya is currently an Associate Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the Electrical

  • ACMW- Rising Star Award Recipient: Minlan Yu
    by ACM-W Editor on February 28, 2022 at 2:19 pm

    ACM-W would like to announce Dr. Minlan Yu as this year’s recipient of the ACM-W Rising Star Award. The ACM-W Rising Star Award recognizes a woman whose early-career research has had a significant impact on the computing discipline.  Minlan Yu is a Gordon McKay Professor at the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University.

  • ACM-W Rising Star Award Recipient: Munmun De Choudhury
    by Bettina Bair on January 21, 2021 at 12:50 pm

    ACM-W would like to announce Dr. Munmun De Choudhury as this year’s recipient of the ACM-W Rising Star Award. The ACM-W Rising Star Award recognizes a woman whose early-career research has had a significant impact on the computing discipline.  Dr. De Choudhury will receive a framed certificate and $1,000 stipend. ACM-W would like to thank Dr. Andrea