The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Fellows Program was established by Council in 1993 to recognize and honor outstanding ACM members for their achievements in computer science and information technology and for their significant contributions to the mission of the ACM. The ACM Fellows serve as distinguished colleagues to whom the ACM and its members look for guidance and leadership as the world of information technology evolves.

Professor Philip Wadler was awarded the Fellowship for his contributions to theory of programming languages.

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