| RefNo | EC/2021/38 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Sellen, Abigail Jane: certificate of election to the Royal Society |
| Date | 21 April 2021 |
| Description | Certificate endorsing election of Abigail Sellen as a Fellow of the Royal Society. Includes personal details of the elected Fellow, citation giving the reasons for election, and names of proposers. Signed by the Executive Director of the Royal Society, Julie Maxton. |
| Citation | Prof. Sellen is one of the most highly cited and influential scientists in the field of Human-Computer Interaction. Her distinguished career has spanned both academia and industrial research with many of the world's leading technology companies, and her seminal contributions laid foundations for technologies used today by billions of people. She is world renowned for her pioneering work on video conferencing and teleworking, a field that has recently gained pivotal significance. Sellen is highly influential in the ethics of AI, and is a strong champion for multi-disciplinary research that ensures technology is human-centric. |
| Extent | 4p |
| Format | Computer printout |
| PhysicalDescription | A4 papers |
| AccessStatus | Closed |
| AccessConditions | Election certificates are subject to 50 year closure period from date of election. Details of proposers and date certificate was first submitted for candidacy are kept confidential until the 50 year closure period has elapsed. |