The Computing Research Association (CRA) Board of Directors has selected Lori Pollock, Alumni Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Computer and Information Sciences at the University of Delaware, as the recipient of the 2025 CRA A. Nico Habermann Award. One of CRA’s most prestigious honors, this award recognizes her outstanding efforts to expand participation and enhance the success of groups minoritized in computing research.
Through her leadership, mentorship, and programmatic initiatives, Pollock has played a pivotal role in broadening access to computing, helping to create and sustain programs that have transformed pathways for students and professionals from underrepresented backgrounds. Her contributions span K-12 education, undergraduate and graduate mentorship, and early-career professional development, strengthening the research pipeline and making computing a more inclusive discipline.