Outstanding Undergraduate Awards 2000-2001:
Nomination Information

The Computing Research Association seeks nominations for its seventh annual Outstanding Undergraduate Awards. A cash prize of $1,000 will be awarded to two undergraduate student winners, one female and one male, who are majoring in computer science, computer engineering, or an equivalent program. Nominees must attend a university or college located in the United States or Canada, and must be nominated by the department chair or a faculty member. Criteria for the selection of winners are listed below.

Nomination Procedures

A nomination package consists of the following items:

1. Nomination form [print here]
2. Nominee's resume (two-page maximum)
3. Nominee's transcript of academic record
4. Verification statement signed by department chair.
   [This should simply state that the student is in good standing and eligible for the award.]
5. Letters of support from two supporting nominators (two-page maximum)
6. One-page description highlighting the student's research or other achievements.
   [The student should prepare this statement. Include a research title; describe the significance of the work as well as the student's specific contributions.]

The nomination must reach CRA no later than October 23, 2000.
Four copies of the complete nomination package are required.
One transcript must be an original.

	Send to:	CRA Undergraduate Awards Computing Research Association 1100 Seventeenth Street NW, Suite 507 Washington, DC 20036-4632 Tel. 202-234-2111 Fax: 202-667-1066 E-mail: awards@cra.org

Criteria for Selection of Winners

1. Evidence of unusual talent in some area of computing research as demonstrated by one or more of the following:
   • Significant research contributions, individually or as a member of a team.
   • Creation of highly innovative software or hardware design.
   • Demonstration of exceptional leadership or vision in a field of computing research.
   • Other evidence of extraordinary interest, excellence, or commitment to computer science and engineering, including industrial experience, participation in special programs, and mentoring or tutoring of other students.

2. Outstanding academic record.