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Holiday Gift Guide: Kid Friendly Ideas for STEM/STEAM Students
photo by Andreas Psaltis © 2018 ACM SIGGRAPH Happy holidays! Each season, we give gifts for a variety of reasons, but beneath those lies a common thread: We care for the recipient and want them to enjoy the gift in their own unique way. If you, like us, think...
A Reflection on Academic and Industry Partnerships in Business
Graphic Recording of the SIGGRAPH 2018 Business Symposium “Academic and Industry Partnership” panel by Jason Toal The SIGGRAPH 2018 Business Symposium “Academic and Industry Partnership” session was a combined panel and roundtable discussion, and consisted of...
Answer the Call: SIGGRAPH 2019 Submissions
As the SIGGRAPH 2019 Call for Submissions opens, there is palpable excitement to see the innovative, thoughtful, and groundbreaking ideas that our community will share. From new research to emerging technologies to innovative art, the content that is ultimately chosen...
Computer Graphics Education and the Paradox of Choice
Photo: "Doors," David-Alexandre Chanel, Romain Constant: THÉORIZ Studio by Jessica Sommerville These days, students who wish to pursue a career in animation or VFX have lot of options when it comes to choosing education pathways. Universities, specialty, trade,...
SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 11 – Technology Talk with Steven LaValle and Ben Malouf
For SIGGRAPH 2018, we're all about exploring the "GENERATIONS" and history behind our community. What better way to do that then by letting the experts speak for themselves? In this all-new podcast, Emerging Technologies Chair Gerry Derksen and Studio Chair Nik Aberle...
The Educators Forum and ‘Groovy Graphics’ at SIGGRAPH 2018
Erik Brunvand is the Education Focus Area Chair for SIGGRAPH 2018. He shares his experience as a SIGGRAPH attendee and volunteer leader, and what's new and groovy for educators at this summer's conference, taking place 12-16 August, 2018 in Vancouver, British...
SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 4 – VR Village ‘HOLO-DOODLE’
In this bonus on-site episode of the SIGGRAPH Spotlight podcast, SIGGRAPH 2017 VR Village Chair Denise Quesnel is joined by the industry-leading creators of the debut "HOLO-DOODLE" VR experience that kicks off today at 1:30 pm PST in the VR Village. Voices include...
Meet SIGGRAPH 2017 General Submissions Chair Mashhuda Glencross
Mashhuda Glencross is the General Submissions Chair for SIGGRAPH 2017. We recently sat down with her to discuss General Submissions — what they are and where they fit into overall programming at the annual SIGGRAPH conference. The General Submissions deadline for Los...
Call for Submissions #SIGGRAPHchat
Join SIGGRAPH for the first Twitter chat of 2017 on Wednesday, 25 January, at 11 am PT. We will be using the hashtag #SIGGRAPHchat and our topic will be the 2017 Call for Submissions. If you've got questions about how to submit your great content to SIGGRAPH 2017 or...
Meet SIGGRAPH 2017 Courses Chair Mark Elendt
This Q&A was originally published in the ACM SIGGRAPH Member Profiles. Mark Elendt is a long-time volunteer with ACM SIGGRAPH and SIGGRAPH conferences and is the 2017 SIGGRAPH Courses Chair. He has been been a developer at Side Effects Software for over 25 years....
Wordless Wednesday: SIGGRAPH 2016 in Pictures
With special thanks to photographers John Fujii and Jim Hagarty Photography as well as the efforts of Student Volunteers. [gallery...