West Virginia University Student Chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery

Who We Are

Founded in 1947, the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) is a major force in advancing the skills of information technology professionals and students worldwide. Today, our 80,000 members and the public turn to ACM for the industry's leading Portal to Computing Literature, authoritative publications and pioneering conferences, providing leadership for the 21st century.

The WVU Student Chapter of the ACM was revived in Spring 2005 and has already hosted several popular events (including a LAN party, several Linux IntallFests, etc.), with plans for many more to come. The WVU ACM meetings and events provide members not only with opportunities to advance their knowledge in a variety of technological areas, but also with the chance to relax and have some fun with others in similar fields.

Benefits of Membership

In joining the ACM, members obtain access to a plethora of resources. Just to name a few:

  • Over 450 free online IT courses plus 395 free online IT books
  • The ACM Portal that includes the content of 35+ leading IT publications and more
  • A complete Career Resource Centre with exclusive job listings, self-assessment tools, and career-related articles
  • A network of over 80,000 peers, and more!

In addition to all the aforementioned benefits, becoming active in the WVU Student Chapter also provides a social atmosphere for members to meet new friends, share ideas, and above all, have some fun.

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Meetings & Events

ACM meetings and events are posted on flyers around ESB, announced through the group's email list, and posted on the group's web page. Use the online form to join the ACM email list. To find out more information on currently scheduled events, visit the ACM web page: http://wvu.acm.org. For Fall 2006, the ACM is planning to host a lecture discussing the SIGGRAPH conference (an ACM special interest group focusing on computer graphics, including gaming) as well as sponsoring a LAN party.



Last update: October 17, 2006 by Daniel Shaw