Dr. Fred Schneider

Professor

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Biography

Fred B. Schneider is the Samuel B. Eckert Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Cornell University, with a research focus on construction of concurrent and distributed systems in high-integrity and mission-critical settings. His work includes fault-tolerance and security in critical settings, demonstrated through various academic publications and editorial roles. Schneider has been involved with multiple editorial boards, including Distributed Computing and ACM Computing Surveys. He is also a Professor-at-Large at the University of Tromsø, Norway. Throughout his career, Schneider has participated in national committees and boards addressing computer science and cybersecurity, including the National Research Council and the Defense Science Board. His accolades include being a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the Association for Computing Machinery, and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Additionally, he has received several awards recognizing his contributions to education and research, including the Daniel M. Lazar Excellence Teaching Award and the ACM SIGOPS Hall of Fame Award. His ongoing contributions to the field make him a prominent figure in discussions surrounding cybersecurity, fault-tolerant computing, and systems integrity.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1983-01-01 — Present

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Teaching and conducting research in computer science with a focus on concurrent and distributed systems.

Professor-at-Large

1996-01-01 — Present

University of Tromsø • Tromsø, Norway

Engaged in educational and collaborative research efforts within computer science.

Awards

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IBM Faculty Development Award

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Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

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Fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery

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Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

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Daniel M. Lazar Excellence Teaching Award

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Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa)

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ACM SIGOPS Hall of Fame Award

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IEEE Emanuel R. Piore Award

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CRA Award

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Edgar W. Dijkstra Prize in Distributed Computing

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture