Computer History Museum

2014 Fellow Awards

Every year the Computer History Museum honors exceptional men and women whose ideas have changed the world. Lynn Conway, John Crawford and Irwin Jacobs will be inducted into the Computer History Museum’s Hall of Fellows on Saturday, April 26, 2014, at a formal ceremony where Silicon Valley executives, technology leaders, and Museum supporters will gather to celebrate the accomplishments of the Fellows and their impact on society.

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IBM and the 1964 World's Fair

The 1964 World’s Fair brought countries and companies to Flushing Meadow, New York. Along with foods from around the world, visitors could also sample visions of the future. The IBM Pavilion was one such place, where the general public, unaccustomed to computers, could learn about their potential in a congenial setting.

How Fred Brooks Saved the IBM System/360: Reflections from a Software Pioneer

In this oral history, legendary computer architect and educator Fred Brooks describes his early education, work life at IBM and project management of the IBM System/360, his founding of the computer science department at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and reflects on issues facing software developers and project managers.

Revolutionaries Season 3 on KQED

Revolutionaries, the interview series produced by the Computer History Museum, in association with KQED Silicon Valley, returns for a third season. Take your front row seat for these intriguing conversations with renowned Silicon Valley leaders and innovators. The series airs on KQED Plus on Tuesdays at 7pm.