Anne Condon facts for kids

Anne Elizabeth Condon is a brilliant Irish-Canadian computer scientist. She is also a professor and used to lead the Computer Science Department at the University of British Columbia. Her work explores exciting areas like how computers solve complex problems (computational complexity theory). She also studies how DNA can be used for computing (DNA computing) and how computers help understand biology (bioinformatics). From 2004 to 2009, she held a special position to help more women succeed in science and engineering.

Anne Condon's Early Life and Education

Anne Condon started her university journey at University College Cork in Ireland. She earned her first degree there in 1982. Later, she moved to the University of Washington in the United States for her advanced studies. She completed her doctorate degree in 1987. Her professor, Richard E. Ladner, guided her research. After finishing her studies, she became a professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She taught there until 1999, when she moved to the University of British Columbia (UBC).

Anne Condon's Hobbies and Sports

Outside of her amazing work in computer science, Anne Condon is also a very active athlete. She loves competing in triathlons, which are races that combine swimming, biking, and running.

• In 2019, she finished 7th in her age group (F55-59) at Ironman Canada.
• In 2022, she won 1st place in her age group (F60-64) at Ironman Ireland. She completed the race in an impressive 12 hours and 10 minutes.
• Later in 2022, she competed in the Ironman Hawaii race. She finished 18th in her age group (F60-64) with a time of 13 hours and 39 minutes.
• Also in 2022, she placed 8th in her age group at the Ironman 70.3 Championship. Her time was 5 hours and 55 minutes.

Awards and Special Recognitions

Anne Condon has received many important awards for her work and leadership.

• She earned an ACM Distinguished Dissertation award for her doctorate research. This award recognizes excellent university papers.
• In 2010, the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) named her an ACM Fellow. This is a high honor for people who have made big contributions to computer science. She was recognized for her work in complexity theory and for helping women in computing.
• Also in 2010, she received the A. Nico Habermann Award. This award is given by the Computing Research Association. It recognized her long-term efforts to increase the number of women in computer science research.
• She has also won awards from her former universities, including the University College Cork Distinguished Alumna Award. She also received the University of Washington CSE Alumni Achievement Award.
• In 2012, she won the University of Washington College of Engineering Diamond Award. This award celebrates outstanding achievements in academics.
• In 2014, she was the winner of the Technical Leadership ABIE Award. This award is given at the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing, a large event for women in technology.
• In 2012, Anne Condon was elected a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. This means she is recognized as one of Canada's most important scholars and scientists.