Date: Tuesday, 13 May 1986 20:54-EDT
From:: DAVIS%OZ.AI.MIT.EDU
To: *MAC%OZ.AI.MIT.EDU

			Philip Cooper Award for Research

   In an era of increasing attention to and reward for near-term
   applications of Artificial Intelligence, it is important not to lose
   sight of the crucial role played by fundamental research as a continuing
   source of inspiration, new ideas and new directions.  It is with great
   pleasure then that we award for the second year the Philip Cooper Award
   for Research, recognizing excellence in basic AI research by an graduate
   student.  The Award has been made available through the generosity of
   Philip A. Cooper (SM '84), a result of his recognition of the importance
   of basic research, ideas whose significance lies in the insight they
   provide rather than potential near-term application.

   This year's awards go to ...

...the GSL this Friday and find out!