| | Database Pioneer Michael Stonebraker Receives 2005 IEEE John von Neumann Medal |
 | | "It is an honor to be recognized by the IEEE with the John von Neumann Medal," said Dr. Stonebraker. |
 | | Sponsored by IBM, the award will be presented to Dr. Stonebraker at the 2005 IEEE Honors Ceremony on June 18 in Chantilly, Va. About the IEEE The IEEE is the world's largest technical professional society with approximately 365,000 members in more than 150 countries. |
 | | Through its members, the IEEE is a leading authority on areas ranging from aerospace, computers and telecommunications to biomedicine, electric power and consumer electronics. |
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