Co-Evolution: Computer Science And John Savage's First 50 Years At Brown
- Posted by Jesse Polhemus
- on Jan. 30, 2017
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When John Savage came to Brown a half-century ago, computing was thought of as a service, not a discipline, and the idea of a Department of Computer Science at Brown was highly controversial. Few could have predicted the infrastructure necessary today, or the challenges we face in the areas of cryptography, cybereconomics, big data, and many others.
One of the founders of Brown CS, John's interests have changed as our field has changed, leading him to contribute to such areas as computational complexity, scientific computation, computational nanotechnology, and cybersecurity policy and technology. Join us at Room 130 of 85 Waterman Street from 2-6 PM on Friday, May 26, for a celebration of how John Savage and Brown CS evolved together, including research talks as well as personal reminiscences. A reception will follow at 115 Waterman Street on the third floor of the CIT. (Please note that this event will take the place of the annual Brown CS Reunion.)
You can find directions to the CIT here. For more information, please contact dept@cs.brown.edu or call 401-863-7600.
