A Celebration of WPI Computer Science @ 50 Years
In 1968, Norm Sondak was hired as Head and the first Professor of Computer Science at WPI. In 1969, the first Computer Science degree (MS, with BS first offered in 1970). Based on these events we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the WPI Computer Science in the 2018-19 academic year by inviting all faculty, staff and students who have contributed to its 50 years.
The primary celebration event will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2019. Here is the planned schedule. Additional details and events will be added.
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Saturday, March 16, 2019
2:00pm - 4:00pm Faculty/Alumni Social and Reunion
Foisie Innovation Studio, 2nd Floor
- Check-In & Registration
- Historical Displays
- Student Posters
4:00pm - 5:30pm Panel, WPI CS Past, Present and Future
Rubin Campus Center Odeum
- Craig Wills, Head of Computer Science
- Laurie Leshin, President
- Wole Soboyejo, Provost
- Jean King, Dean of Arts & Sciences
- Alumni Panelists
- Roger Heinen '73
- Elizabeth (Beth) Phalen '85
- Robert (Bob) Mason '94
- Asima Silva '01 '04
- Andreea Bodnari '10
5:30pm - 7:00pm Social and Reception
Rubin Campus Center Odeum
Algorave
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Worcester
Come see Professors Charlie Roberts and Gillian Smith perform in an Algorave on Thursday, March 14 in Worcester. More details here. Information about live coding here.
Tell Us About Yourself and Who Has Made an Impact on You
Complete a brief questionaire to tell us about yourself and who has made an impact on you (whether or not you plan to attend).
Planning to Attend
In addition to current faculty and staff, former faculty such as Steve Alpert, Bob Kinicki, Dave Brown and Stan Selkow are planning to attend.
Many alumni have already registered and indicated they will attend. See a partial list of alumni planning to attend. We're also happy for attendees who have not pre-registered.
Departmental History
- 50+ Years of WPI Computer Science (Milestones, Remembrances and Photos)
- 50-Year WPI Computer Science Faculty Timeline
- 50-Year WPI Computer Science Staff Timeline
- A Brief History of CS @ WPI (circa 2010 courtesy of Michael Gennert)
- Department History 1967-1999
- 25th Birthday Bash! (held September 1995)
- SigBits August 1995
- Early Programming Experiences (collected 1996)
- Upsilon Pi Epsilon Computer Science Honorary Members
Photos and Artifacts
We are currently collecting them, but please send us more.