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Ben Bederson

b. 1964

American computer scientist

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About Ben Bederson

Born 1964. Ben Bederson is an American computer scientist, writer, university teacher, provost, expert witness and entrepreneur, known for Digital Libraries, Human-based computation and Zooming User Interface.

Benjamin Bederson is a Computer Science professor at the University of Maryland, College Park, a member of the University of Maryland Human-Computer Interaction Lab, and a co-founder of Zumobi.

His father was Benjamin Bederson, Sr., a Professor of Physics Emeritus, New York University.

Biography Ben Bederson received a B.S. in Computer Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1986. Bederson received his M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science in 1987 and 1992 from New York University where he researched Zooming User Interface.

Bederson became inducted into the Association for Computing Machinery's CHI Academy as a Distinguished Scientist in 2012 and became an ACM Distinguished Scientist in 2011. In 2010 he and Allison Druin won the SIGCHI Social Impact Award for developing the International Children's Digital Library.

Bederson was an expert witness for Samsung in Apple Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. to discuss prior art.

Selected publications 2008. Voting Technology and the Not-So-Simple Act of Casting a Ballot; with Herrnson, P.S., Niemi, R.G., Hanmer, M.J., Conrad, F.G., Traugott, M.; Brookings Institution Press.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Known for
Digital Libraries, Human-based computation, Zooming User Interface
Education
New York University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Positions held
Director
Employers
University of Maryland, University of New Mexico
Awards
CHI Academy; ACM Distinguished Member
Also known as
Benjamin B Bederson, Benjamin Bederson, Ben B Bederson, Ben B. Bederson, B. B. Bederson, B B Bederson
moreBederson, Benjamin B., Benjamin B. Bederson

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ben Bederson?

American computer scientist

When was Ben Bederson born?

Ben Bederson was born on 21 June 1964.

What is Ben Bederson's occupation?

Ben Bederson is a computer scientist, writer, university teacher, provost, expert witness and entrepreneur.

What is Ben Bederson known for?

Ben Bederson is known for Digital Libraries, Human-based computation and Zooming User Interface.

What nationality is Ben Bederson?

Ben Bederson is American.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Ben Bederson

Β· Wikidata: Q4885285

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