News and Awards
Below please find an index of news and awards that recognize Microsoft researchers’ contribution to scientific research and commitment to advancing computer science.
Microsoft as customer zero: Empowering research teams with AI
Research has always been an integral part of Microsoft’s identity, driving our role as a global technology leader. Since 1991, Microsoft Research has dedicated itself to a fundamental research approach—advancing knowledge, deepening our understanding of…
Peter Lee, Ph.D., president of Microsoft Research, elected to Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees
Peter Lee, Ph.D., president of Microsoft Research, was elected today to the Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees. Dr. Lee oversees Microsoft Research’s 13 global laboratories, driving advancements in artificial intelligence, computer science, health and life…
Susan Dumais elected to the American Philosophical Society
The American Philosophical Society (APS), the oldest and most distinguished learned society in North America, is pleased to announce the election of 38 new Members in 2025. These new Members represent outstanding achievement in the…
Wild Nature Institute helping to protect one of Africa’s most iconic animals
For nearly a decade, we’ve been collaborating with Dr. Monica Bond and Dr. Derek Lee from the Wild Nature Institute to apply AI models to the re-identification of giraffes. These remarkable animals are not only…
Ben Zorn and coauthors receive 2025 Jean Claude Laprie Award
“Flikker: saving DRAM refresh-power through critical data partitioning” was one of the first papers in the field of approximate computing, and attempted to bridge the worlds of dependability and energy efficiency.