Tom Lambert

Nov 22, 2024 | cacm.acm.org | Tom Lambert |R. Colin Johnson |Mark Halper |Karen Emslie

I read the Opinion column “Science Needs You: Mobilizing for Diversity in Award Recognition” (Communications, August 2024), written by distinguished computer scientists, with mixed feelings. In 2024, the importance of diversity is well established, and it is universally recognized as a valuable goal. However, I believe that while diversity should be encouraged, it does not directly pertain to the core of computer science and technology professions.