Visionary IT ideas selected on Innovation Day
As part of the traditional Innovation Day at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), the three winners of the first Swiss Computer Science Challenges Award were announced on Thursday. The competition was organized by Empa’s Technology and Society Division.
The three winners of the first Swiss Computer Science Challenges Award were chosen on Thursday as part of the traditional Innovation Day at the Lausanne Polytechnic School (EPFL). The competition was organized by Empa's Technology and Society department. In addition to the award ceremony, the EPFL Innovation Prize was presented at the closing event in the presence of Federal Councillor Doris Leuthard.
First prize in the research competition went to Katharina Reinecke from the Institute of Computer Science at the University of Zurich for her project on the development of culturally adaptable software. In addition, two scientific research scenarios were honored that deal with intelligent computer-based translation systems and with previously unattainable performance increases in IT systems through parallel programming models and system architecture.
A 14-member jury from the field of computer science research, headed by Prof. Lorenz Hilty, selected the winners from 57 proposals. The prize money totaling 30,000 Swiss francs was provided by the Hasler Foundation.
First prize in the research competition went to Katharina Reinecke from the Institute of Computer Science at the University of Zurich for her project on the development of culturally adaptable software. In addition, two scientific research scenarios were honored that deal with intelligent computer-based translation systems and with previously unattainable performance increases in IT systems through parallel programming models and system architecture.
A 14-member jury from the field of computer science research, headed by Prof. Lorenz Hilty, selected the winners from 57 proposals. The prize money totaling 30,000 Swiss francs was provided by the Hasler Foundation.
