Vicki L.
Hanson, an American computer scientist, died on January 20, 2026. She was noted for her research on human-computer interaction and accessibility, and for her leadership in broadening participation in computing.
Hanson was named chief executive officer of the Association for Computing Machinery in 2018 after serving as its president from 2016 to 2018. In 2020, she was elected to the National Academy of Engineering for contributions to the design of accessible systems and for leadership in the computer science and engineering community.
Vicki Lynne Hanson (died January 20, 2026) was an American computer scientist noted for her research on human-computer interaction and accessibility and for her leadership in broadening participation in computing.