Dear ISCA members,

ISCA Medal for Scientific Achievement 2025

It is with great pleasure that, on behalf of the ISCA Board, I announce that the ISCA Medalist for Scientific Achievement 2025 is:

Prof. Dr. Roger K. Moore - ' For contributions to spoken language based interaction and uncovering its underlying mechanisms.'

The ISCA Medal for Scientific Achievement has been established in 1989, and recognizes and honors an individual each year who has made extraordinary contributions to the field of speech communication science and technology.

The ISCA Medal will be presented to Prof. dr. Roger K. Moore by the ISCA President at the Interspeech opening ceremony in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, where Roger will deliver a keynote speech. 

Upcoming elections of the ISCA board

The ISCA Board has 15 members. Members are elected to the ISCA Board for four years, and no member may serve for more than two consecutive terms. This year, nine members will be elected for the 2025-2029 term. The deadline for nominations is March 15. Please be aware that ISCA board members must have a strong commitment to the management of ISCA, including attendance at meetings, voting on many motions, and taking on roles such as conference organization and technical activities. The details and the nomination form are available on the webpage: https://www.isca-speech.org/Elections.

 Stay tuned for more great news in the April Newsletter!

Odette Scharenborg

President of the International Speech Communication Association