On Sept. 26, University of Utah computer scientists will participate in the 62nd Annual Utah State History Conference to discuss the history of a group of scrappy but creative geniuses at the U who were early pioneers in computer technology such as graphics, animation, the Internet and the human-computer interface.
U engineering faculty also will discuss in a panel session the history of video game development in Utah and how it has led to a multi-million-dollar industry in the state.
This year’s conference, titled “Utah Technology Through Time,” will be held Sept. 25 through 27 at The Leonardo, 209 E 500 South. The conference keynote will be held Sept. 25 at The City Library, 210 E 400 South, while the panel discussions will be held Sept. 26 at The Leonardo. All sessions are open to the public.
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