Computing Atlas

How Computing Was Built
Sign In
Text size
100%
Theme
Pioneer

Vicki L. Hanson

Also Known As Vicki Hanson
Human-Centered Computing

Vicki Lynne Hanson (died January 20, 2026) was an American computer scientist noted for her research on human-computer interaction and accessibility and for her leadership in broadening participation in computing. She was named chief executive officer of the Association for Computing Machinery in 2018, having served as its president from 2016 to 2018, and was elected a member of the National Academy of Engineering in 2020 for contributions to the design of accessible systems and for leadership in the computer science and engineering community.

Facts
Birth Year
1951 1
Birth Date
1951-12-17 1
Death Year
2026 1
Death Date
2026-01-20 1
Nationality
American 1
In the Other Atlases
Sources
1. Wikipedia, Vicki L. Hanson
  • Infobox, Born field
    Born Vicki Lynne Hanson December 17, 1951 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
  • Infobox, Born field, birth year derived from birth date
    Born Vicki Lynne Hanson December 17, 1951 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
  • Lead paragraph, sentence 1, nationality clause
    Vicki Lynne Hanson (died January 20, 2026) was an American computer scientist noted for her research on human-computer interaction and accessibility and for her leadership in broadening participation in computing.
  • Lead paragraph, sentence 1, death date clause
    Vicki Lynne Hanson (died January 20, 2026) was an American computer scientist noted for her research on human-computer interaction and accessibility and for her leadership in broadening participation in computing.
  • Lead paragraph, sentence 1, death year clause
    Vicki Lynne Hanson (died January 20, 2026) was an American computer scientist noted for her research on human-computer interaction and accessibility and for her leadership in broadening participation in computing.
View the Source
Vicki L. Hanson (Wikidata)
  • Wikidata alias: Vicki Hanson
    Vicki Hanson
  • Wikidata P166: Anita Borg Institute Women of Vision Awards
    Wikidata P166 (award received): Anita Borg Institute Women of Vision Awards.
  • Wikidata P166: ACM Fellow
    Wikidata P166 (award received): ACM Fellow.
  • Wikidata P166: Fellow of the British Computer Society
    Wikidata P166 (award received): Fellow of the British Computer Society.
  • Wikidata P166: Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
    Wikidata P166 (award received): Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
View the Source
Comments (0)
No comments yet. Be the first to share a thought.
Reader Challenges (0)
No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.