Aaronson Receives ACM Prize in Computing (IMAGE) Association for Computing Machinery Caption Scott Aaronson, a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Texas, Austin, has been selected as the recipient of the 2020 ACM Prize in Computing. Aaronson is recognized for groundbreaking contributions to quantum computing. Credit Association for Computing Machinery Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.