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Read about the Distinguished Lecturer Program.

The Information Theory Society established the Distinguished Lecturers Program to promote interest in information theory by supporting chapters who wish to invite prominent information theory researchers to give talks at their events. The Society aims to maintain ten Distinguished Lecturers each serving for two year terms. For lectures sponsored by our chapters, the Society typically provides Distinguished Lecturers with funding for airfare and travel; in addition, we pay for accommodations and local costs at the discretion of the Membership Committee chair. When traveling to a different continent, visits to two locations are required. All distinguished lectures should be freely accessible to the public.

Criteria and Eligibility

The selection criteria are: (a) the quality of the candidates’ contributions to research in information theory and related areas, and (b) the ability of the candidates to deliver an excellent lecture to a broad audience. The candidates may be from any geographic region and any organization, e.g., academia, industry, or government. Nominations that promote diversity are encouraged. The Distinguished Lecturers are typically members of the ÌÇÐÄlogo Information Theory Society.