I’m not really sure how to bring this up without sounding boastful, but I thought I should mention that I was recently honored with the Young Alumni Award from the IU School of Informatics. According to the school, “the Young Alumni Award is given in recognition of outstanding early career achievement that brings acclaim and recognition to the field of informatics, and honor and distinction to Indiana University; it goes to alumni whose loyalty will further the development, growth and excellence of the School of Informatics.”

I was honored to receive the award and want to thank everyone at IU, IUPUI, and the School of Informatics for choosing me for this distinction. I also got to eat a fancy dinner and give an acceptance speech – just like at the Golden Globes!