The IBM Academy of Technology was founded in 1989 and modeled after the US National Academies of Science and Engineering. It focuses on the technical underpinnings of IBM’s future. Its membership consists of over 800 of IBM's top technical leaders from around the world who are working in research, hardware and software development, manufacturing, applications, and services.
Members are elected to the Academy by their peers in recognition of their technical excellence and leadership. Membership is an honor, but also carries with it important responsibilities. Primarily, to engage in Academy-sponsored activities and to promote technical growth IBM-wide.
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