About ACM/CSTA Cutler-Bell Prize in High School Computing

The ACM/CSTA Cutler-Bell Prize in High School Computing recognizes talented high school  students in computer science.  The intent of the program is to promote and encourage the field of computer science, as well as to empower young and aspiring learners to pursue computing challenges outside of the traditional classroom environment. Eligible applicants include graduating High School Seniors residing and attending school in the United States.  The challenge will focus on developing an artifact that engages modern computing technology and computer science. Judges will be looking for submissions that demonstrate ingenuity, complexity, relevancy, originality, and a desire to further computer science as a discipline.  Up to four (4) recipients will each be awarded a $10,000 prize and a trip to the ACM/CSTA Cutler-Bell Prize Reception.

The award is financially supported by a $1 million endowment from the Gordon Bell and David Cutler Endowment Fund.
 

Recent ACM/CSTA Cutler-Bell Prize News

ACM, CSTA Announce Cutler-Bell Prize Student Recipients

ACM and the Computer Science Teachers Association have announced the 2022-2023 recipients of the ACM/CSTA Cutler-Bell Prize in High School Computing. The award recognizes computer science talent in high school students and comes with a $10,000 prize, which they will receive at CSTA's annual conference in July. The 2022-2023 recipients are Okezue Bell, Moravian Academy, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; Nathan Elias, Liberal Arts and Sciences Academy, Austin, Texas; Hannah Guan, BASIS San Antonio Shavano, San Antonio, Texas; and Sirihaasa Nallamothu, University High School, Normal, Illinois.

2022-2023  Cutler Bell recipients Okezue Bell, Nathan Elias, Hannah Guan, Sirihaasa Nallamothu

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