Vision and Objectives

The Israeli Computer Science Association is intended to serve as a national, academic, professional body that is democratic and transparent, working to advance research, teaching, and community in computer science in Israel, and to strengthen the standing of the field in Israel and worldwide. The Association was established מתוך the understanding that computer science is a central field with broad impact on research, education, the economy, and security, and that there is a need for a nationwide professional body to bring together the academic community and promote its shared interests.

The goals of the Association include creating a permanent platform for collaborations, conferences, and workshops; providing professional representation for the field מול government bodies, funding and budgeting agencies, and research foundations; promoting the quality of teaching and education in computer science; developing ties with industry for the benefit of research, human-capital training, and support for community activities; and representing Israel in international professional organizations while promoting equal opportunities for Israeli computer scientists in international activities.

The Association will operate in an academic, nationwide, and multidisciplinary spirit, with a commitment to transparency, rotational leadership, and a non-partisan, non-commercial character.

Main Goals

• Promoting an active scientific community and research excellence

• Providing professional representation for computer science in Israel

• Strengthening education and teaching in computer science

• Developing collaborations with industry

• Representing Israel in the international arena

In its first year, the Association will work to establish its organizational and administrative infrastructure, launch its website and mailing list, hold its official launch event during a national computer science conference, and establish a recognition award for early-career researchers.