Prof Michael Ryan nominated for computing Award
Monday 17 September 2007

Prof Michael Ryan

Professor Michael Ryan of DCU’s School of Computing has been shortlisted in nomination for the 50 Years of Computing in Ireland Awards. Prof. Michael Ryan has been nominated for an IT Pioneer Award. This is due largely to Professor Ryan’s establishment and shaping of the computing degree programmes at DCU and the unique role he has played in the promotion of public understanding about careers in computing.

The 50 Years of Computing in Ireland Awards will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first computer installation in Ireland by recognising key individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of computing in Ireland The awards are co-presented by the Irish Computer Society and the Belfast Branch of the British Computer Society.

Five award winners for the Republic will be announced at the 50 Years of Computing in Ireland dinner on Thursday, 20 September 2007 at the new Radisson SAS Royal Dublin Hotel (off Camden Street area). Tickets for the awards dinner are priced at 120euro for individuals or 1,200 euro for tables of 10.

For more information see: www.ics.ie/50YearsAwards or else please contact Julie Ann at jennis@computing.dcu.ie.