Celebrating 50 Years of Computer Science at Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder
On Feb. 21, 1970, the University of Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Board of Regents voted to establish Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder’s first Department of Computing Science.ÌýA few months later, the name was updated to the Department of Computer Science,Ìýand Lloyd Fosdick was appointed as the founding chair. Since that time, the department has grown into a dynamic group of researchers, students and alumni dedicated to diversity in computing, entrepreneurship and innovations that tackle important societal challenges. Ìý
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Notable Alumni
Our History in Photos
The Apple co-founder (left) received an honorary doctorate from Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder in 1989.
Fosdick served two terms as chair, from 1970-78 and 1985-1990.Ìý
Professor Clayton Lewis teaches a class captured by camcorder.
Bobby Schnabel (left) and Karl Winklmann (center) hoping they don't lose any fingers toÌýEvi Nemeth's bolt cutters.Ìý