The 'HCI MEDAL FOR SOCIETAL IMPACT' was established in 2022 to be awarded to distinguished HCI academics, researchers, or professionals in recognition of the impact of their work in the field of HCI to society.
The idea of the medal is to inspire younger generations towards accomplishments that leave a major footprint on society and foster well-being and eudemonia.
The nomination originates from an international committee and the Medal will be conferred during the conference Opening Plenary Session, to be followed by the Keynote speech.
The recipient of the 'HCI MEDAL FOR SOCIETAL IMPACT' for 2025 is Susan Dumais
The HCII2025 Conference is proud to announce Susan Dumais as the 2025 recipient of the 'HCI MEDAL FOR SOCIETAL IMPACT'.
Susan is an ACM Fellow, and an elected member of the CHI Academy, the SIGIR Academy, the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (AAAS). She has received numerous prestigious awards for her work, including the ACM Athena Lecturer Award her fundamental contributions to Computer Science, the ACM SIGIR Gerard Salton Award for lifetime achievement in information retrieval, the Tony Kent Strix Award for outstanding contributions to information retrieval, the ACM SIGCHI Lifetime Research Award for lifetime achievement in human-computer interaction, and the lifetime achievement Award from Indiana University Department of Psychological and Brain Science. These accolades highlight her far-reaching influence on HCI and related fields.
Susan is a pioneering researcher whose work has reshaped information retrieval, search engines, and human-computer interaction, while her innovations have improved how millions of people interact with digital systems. She has adopted a multidisciplinary approach in her research, integrating cognitive science, computer science, and HCI, which has allowed her to address complex issues in how people interact with technology, align information systems more closely with real-world human cognitive processes, and create more human-centered and effective systems.