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.
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Born Vicki Lynne Hanson December 17, 1951 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
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Born Vicki Lynne Hanson December 17, 1951 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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