Hal Abelson

Hal Abelson is the Class of 1922 Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His research interests include AI and Society, Artificial Intelligence + Machine Learning, and Educational Technology. Abelson is known for his dedication to making information technology more accessible to people of all ages, with a particular focus on empowering children through computer science. His work has contributed to initiatives such as App Inventor, which has supported millions of users worldwide. He is affiliated with the MIT EECS department and can be contacted via email at hal@mit.edu or through his profile page at https://www.eecs.mit.edu/people/hal-abelson/.