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Julia Hirschberg is the Percy K. and Vida L. W. Hudson Professor of Computer Science at Columbia University and served as Chair from 2012 to 2018. She earned her PhD in Computer Science from the University of Pennsylvania and has held significant positions at Bell Laboratories as a Member of the Technical Staff and Department Head, where she pioneered Human-Computer Interface Research. Julia has led influential initiatives within prestigious organizations, serving as editor-in-chief for Computational Linguistics and co-editor-in-chief for Speech Communication. Her roles extend to the Executive Board of the Association for Computational Linguistics and membership in the National Academy of Engineering. Julia is recognized as an AAAI Fellow and received multiple awards for her contributions to the field, including the IEEE James L. Flanagan Speech and Audio Processing Award and the ISCA Medal for Scientific Achievement. She has committed to advancing diversity in STEM fields, highlighting her leadership in the CRA’s Committee on Women and ongoing involvement in outreach efforts. Throughout her career, she has been awarded honorary doctorates and was selected as an Amazon Scholar for the 2020-2025 period. Julia's extensive experience in speech and language processing continues to shape the future of this critical area of research.
Columbia University • New York, NY
Chair of the Computer Science department, focusing on research and academic leadership.
Bell Laboratories (AT&T Laboratories - Research) • Murray Hill, NJ
Led research in Human-Computer Interface, managing a team dedicated to innovative interface solutions.
Department of Anthropology (GSAS)