Western Australia
The Western Australia Branch hosts events and offers resources, facilities and mentoring programs for ACS members.
The Western Australia Branch hosts events and offers resources, facilities and mentoring programs for ACS members.
Suite 4, 342 Albany Highway,
Victoria Park WA 6100
Suite 4, 342 Albany Highway,
Victoria Park WA 6100
In 1962, the first stored-program digital computer was installed in Western Australia by Dennis Moore. Also, in 1962, the Western Australian Computer Society was formed with Dennis as the Chair. He then led that Society into the formation of the national Australian Computer Society with Dennis as the inaugural Chair. The 1962 Awards is an annual award with the aim to encourage excellence by university students in ICT.
The prize is $1,000 awarded to the best student who has completed an undergraduate degree in the past eighteen months in the Information Technology and Computing field.
This prize is awarded to the most outstanding completed Doctoral research (eg PhD) in Western Australia in the field of Information Technology and Computer Science. The winner will receive a Medal as well as a year’s Professional Membership to the Australian Computer Society.
• Applications are open to all students in Western Australia.
• Selection will be based on student record, achievements and potential.
• The closing date for submissions is 31st of July 2021.
• All qualified applications will be nominations for the awards.
Download the following forms to apply.
1926 Prize
1962 Medal
Entries for the 1962 Awards close on 31st July 2021.
1962 Prize - Sam Heath
1962 Medal - Dr Anupiya Nugaliyadde
Branch Forums
ACS members in Western Australia are invited to monthly forums on a diverse range of topics, as well as recognised and accredited professional development sessions. For more information and to find out what's on this month, check the upcoming events page.
Membership
There are numerous benefits to becoming an ACS member. These include:
If you would like further information or have any questions regarding ACS membership, please e-mail [email protected] or call on (08) 9260 3701 for personalised advice.
Alternatively, you can click here to join as a member today.
WA State Manager
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[email protected]WA Member Services & Events Coordinator
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[email protected]Vice Chair