Acm news.

The article presents an update on computer science issues of relevance to the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) in the U.S. The home study course on "Successful Management of Software Projects" was developed by the MGI Management Institute for ACM members. Alan Borning has been selected as associate editor of "Computing Surveys." The Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act proposes the formation of an Office of Industrial Technology under the Department of Commerce.