It Has Been a Long Journey - From the Heart of a Loyal Computer Society Volunteer

I can hardly believe that my four-year tenure as Computer’s editor in chief is approaching its end. As the IEEE Computer Society’s flagship magazine, Computer strives to introduce the latest computing technologies and practices to its audience. It also serves as the vehicle for the Society to connect to its members. In retrospect, I appreciate all the precious opportunities provided to me to get involved in many dimensions of the Society’s professional activities. I have witnessed fi rsthand the evolution of this great organization through a long journey as a volunteer since joining the Computer Society in 1979. My work as IEEE Software’s third EIC (1991-1994) prepared me well for taking the position as Computer’s EIC. Software is a world-class magazine, published bimonthly and focused on software. In contrast, owing to the nature of our computing profession, Computer’s content necessarily covers a broad range of topics. Obviously, no individual can claim expertise in all the subjects that Computer covers. Thus, Computer’s EIC needs a lot of help from experts in many areas of computing. EICs must be profi cient in fundamental editorial skills. What makes the EIC job interesting is that there always seems to be a learning curve. I gratefully acknowledge that I have continued to learn and benefi t from all sources of advice that are accessible to me. I am deeply indebted to all who had to bear with me in the eight years of my EIC career.