Western Australia

The Western Australia Branch hosts events and offers resources, facilities and mentoring programs for ACS members.

GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION

Call Us/Fax Us

Tele :(08) 9470 4878

Fax : (08) 9470 4912

Mail

Suite 4, 342 Albany Highway,

Victoria Park WA 6100

Email

[email protected]

Office

Suite 4, 342 Albany Highway,

Victoria Park WA 6100

ACS WA 1962 AWARDS – OPEN FOR APPLICATION

BACKGROUND

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 1962 PRIZE

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.

THE 1962 MEDAL

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.

MECHANISM

• 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.

HOW TO APPLY

Download the following forms to apply.
1926 Prize
1962 Medal

Entries for the 1962 Awards close on 31st July 2021.

ACS WA 2020 1962 Winners

1962 Prize - Sam Heath
1962 Medal - Dr Anupiya Nugaliyadde

LOCAL RESOURCES

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:

map your career development through the mySFIA skill assessment tool
develop and update your ICT skills and knowledge
event networking with peers and possible future employers
access to a library of 44,500 digital learning assets

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.