April 17, 2008
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Electrical and Computer Engineering Professor wins Richard M. Emberson AwardDr. Tom Cain received the award because of his valuable contributions to the Institute and his part in advancing Electrical and Computer Engineering
Tom Cain (PhD ’70), professor, has received the Richard M. Emberson Award from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), “For valuable contributions to the Institute’s publications and for the advancement of Electrical and Computer Engineering in engineering curricula.” Cain has extensive experience as a volunteer in a variety of professional organizations. Within IEEE, Tom has served in more than four dozen positions including serving as president in 1995. He has also served in key positions in the Computing Sciences Accreditation Board (CSAB), the Accreditation Board for Applied Sciences, Computing, Engineering, and Technology (ABET), and the Instituto de Calidad en Acreditación de las Carreras de Ingeniería y Tecnología (ICACIT). Cain is a Fellow of the IEEE and of CSAB. His honors include:
· IEEE Educational Activities Board Meritorious Achievement Award in Accreditation Activities for “Outstanding Contributions to Computer Engineering Accreditation”
· IEEE Millennium Medal for “Continuous and Outstanding Service to the Profession”
· Computer Society Award for the “Development of the Model Curricula in Computer Science and Engineering”
· Computer Society Taylor L. Booth Award for “Contributions to Computer Science and Engineering Education”
· Computer Society Richard E. Merwin Award for “Outstanding Sustained Contributions and Leadership in Education and the Computer Profession”
· Computing Sciences Accreditation Board Citation for “Distinguished Contributions Towards Ensuring Quality Education in the Computing Sciences and Dedicated Service to the Computing Sciences Accreditation Board”
