ACM Software System Award

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

Name:

Date:

Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/acm-software-system-award

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the inaugural year?1983
2. What is the administering organization?Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
3. When did the ACM Software System Award start?It was started in 1983 by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM).
4. How much money does the award give?The winner receives $35,000, and the prize is sponsored by IBM.

Software System: An integrated collection of computer programs, data, and documentation designed to perform a specific set of functions or solve a complex problem.
Lasting Influence: A significant and enduring impact on the field of computer science, evidenced by conceptual adoption or widespread market penetration.
Conceptual Contributions: The introduction of novel theories, algorithms, or architectural designs that advance the theoretical underpinnings of software development.
Commercial Acceptance: The successful adoption and widespread use of a software system within the commercial sector, indicating practical value and market viability.