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In The Beginning... A Legacy Of Computing At Marshall University, Jack L. Dickinson, Arnold R. Miller Ed.E Mar 2019

In The Beginning... A Legacy Of Computing At Marshall University, Jack L. Dickinson, Arnold R. Miller Ed.E

Arnold R. Miller

This book provides a brief history of the early computing technology at Marshall University, Huntington, W.Va., in the forty years: 1959-1999. This was before the move to Intel and Windows based servers. After installation of an IBM Accounting Machine in 1959, which arguably does not fit the modern definition of a computer, the first true computer arrived in 1963 and was installed in a room below the Registrar’s office. For the next twenty years several departments ordered their own midrange standalone systems to fit their individual departmental requirements. These represented different platforms from different vendors, and were not connected to …


Historical Notes: Modern Dynamics Dec 2018

Historical Notes: Modern Dynamics

David D Nolte

Historical notes and historical biographies in the history of physics and the history of modern dynamics.


History Of Computing, George K. Thiruvathukal, David B. Dennis Sep 2017

History Of Computing, George K. Thiruvathukal, David B. Dennis

David B. Dennis

The social and organizational history of humanity is intricately entangled with the history of technology in general and the technology of information in particular. Advances in this area have often been closely involved in social and political transformations. While the contemporary period is often referred to by such names as the Computing and Information Age, this is the culmination of a series of historical transformations that have been centuries in the making. This course will provide a venue for students to learn about history through the evolution of number systems and arithmetic, calculating and computing machines, and advanced communication technology …


History Of Computing, George K. Thiruvathukal, David B. Dennis Sep 2017

History Of Computing, George K. Thiruvathukal, David B. Dennis

George K. Thiruvathukal

The social and organizational history of humanity is intricately entangled with the history of technology in general and the technology of information in particular. Advances in this area have often been closely involved in social and political transformations. While the contemporary period is often referred to by such names as the Computing and Information Age, this is the culmination of a series of historical transformations that have been centuries in the making. This course will provide a venue for students to learn about history through the evolution of number systems and arithmetic, calculating and computing machines, and advanced communication technology …


A Mini-History Of Computing, George K. Thiruvathukal Oct 2016

A Mini-History Of Computing, George K. Thiruvathukal

George K. Thiruvathukal

This book was produced by George K. Thiruvathukal for the American Institute of Physics to promote interest in the interdisciplinary publication, Computing in Science and Engineering. It accompanied a limited edition set of playing cards that is no longer available (except in PDF). This book features a set of 54 significant computers by era/category, including ancient calculating instruments, pre-electronic mechanical calculators and computers, electronic era computers, and modern computing (minicomputers, maniframes, personal computers, devices, and gaming consoles).


The Rise Of Science In Japan: 日本科学発展と原因, Mario Harper Apr 2013

The Rise Of Science In Japan: 日本科学発展と原因, Mario Harper

Mario Yuuji Harper

日本の科学は第二次世界大戦から始まったと多くの人は思っている。もちろん、多くの発展は戦後に行われたのは事実。しかし、戦争以前にも「テクノロジージャパン」な考え方が非常に寿実していた。このスライドショーは日本科学発展の原因となることをいくつか見ています。


Sweating Bullets: Notes About Inventing Powerpoint, Robert Gaskins Apr 2012

Sweating Bullets: Notes About Inventing Powerpoint, Robert Gaskins

Robert Gaskins

PowerPoint was invented to be the first presentation software specifically for Macintosh and Windows personal computers. During its design and development as a Silicon Valley startup it received the first venture capital investment ever made by Apple. PowerPoint 1.0 was shipped in 1987 as a Mac program to make black-and-white overhead presentations. Soon thereafter it became the first significant acquisition ever made by Microsoft, who set up a new Graphics Business Unit in Silicon Valley to develop it further. A color version, adding features to also make 35mm slide presentations, was shipped for Mac in 1988 and for Windows in …


Fall 2010 Ahse 2110, Sci 1410: The Stuff Of History: Materials And Culture In Ancient, Revolutionary And Contemporary Times: Course Materials: Part 1 Project Overview, Robert Martello, Jonathan Stolk Nov 2011

Fall 2010 Ahse 2110, Sci 1410: The Stuff Of History: Materials And Culture In Ancient, Revolutionary And Contemporary Times: Course Materials: Part 1 Project Overview, Robert Martello, Jonathan Stolk

Jonathan Stolk

The STUFF of History is an integrated course activity that combines the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of materials science and history of technology. The term “integrated” applies to every aspect of this course: both instructors are present at (nearly) all times; both instructors assess every major assignment jointly; every major assignment contains elements from both portions of this course; and you receive one grade for all eight credits. We think that that this integration comes very naturally: the subjects complement one another and the use of two perspectives produces a deep, provocative understanding.


Fall 2010 Ahse 2110, Sci 1410: The Stuff Of History: Materials And Culture In Ancient, Revolutionary And Contemporary Times: Information About Course: Course Syllabus, Robert Martello, Jonathan Stolk Nov 2011

Fall 2010 Ahse 2110, Sci 1410: The Stuff Of History: Materials And Culture In Ancient, Revolutionary And Contemporary Times: Information About Course: Course Syllabus, Robert Martello, Jonathan Stolk

Jonathan Stolk

The STUFF of History is an integrated course activity that combines the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of materials science and history of technology. The term “integrated” applies to every aspect of this course: both instructors are present at (nearly) all times; both instructors assess every major assignment jointly; every major assignment contains elements from both portions of this course; and you receive one grade for all eight credits. We think that that this integration comes very naturally: the subjects complement one another and the use of two perspectives produces a deep, provocative understanding.


Fall 2010 Ahse 2110, Sci 1410: The Stuff Of History: Materials And Culture In Ancient, Revolutionary And Contemporary Times: Course Materials: Weekly Assignment Document 1, Robert Martello, Jonathan Stolk Nov 2011

Fall 2010 Ahse 2110, Sci 1410: The Stuff Of History: Materials And Culture In Ancient, Revolutionary And Contemporary Times: Course Materials: Weekly Assignment Document 1, Robert Martello, Jonathan Stolk

Jonathan Stolk

The STUFF of History is an integrated course activity that combines the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of materials science and history of technology. The term “integrated” applies to every aspect of this course: both instructors are present at (nearly) all times; both instructors assess every major assignment jointly; every major assignment contains elements from both portions of this course; and you receive one grade for all eight credits. We think that that this integration comes very naturally: the subjects complement one another and the use of two perspectives produces a deep, provocative understanding.


Fall 2010 Ahse 2110, Sci 1410: The Stuff Of History: Materials And Culture In Ancient, Revolutionary And Contemporary Times: Course Materials: Weekly Assignment Document 8, Robert Martello, Jonathan Stolk Nov 2011

Fall 2010 Ahse 2110, Sci 1410: The Stuff Of History: Materials And Culture In Ancient, Revolutionary And Contemporary Times: Course Materials: Weekly Assignment Document 8, Robert Martello, Jonathan Stolk

Jonathan Stolk

The STUFF of History is an integrated course activity that combines the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of materials science and history of technology. The term “integrated” applies to every aspect of this course: both instructors are present at (nearly) all times; both instructors assess every major assignment jointly; every major assignment contains elements from both portions of this course; and you receive one grade for all eight credits. We think that that this integration comes very naturally: the subjects complement one another and the use of two perspectives produces a deep, provocative understanding.


Fall 2010 Ahse 2110, Sci 1410: The Stuff Of History: Materials And Culture In Ancient, Revolutionary And Contemporary Times: Course Materials: Weekly Assignment Document 6, Robert Martello, Jonathan Stolk Nov 2011

Fall 2010 Ahse 2110, Sci 1410: The Stuff Of History: Materials And Culture In Ancient, Revolutionary And Contemporary Times: Course Materials: Weekly Assignment Document 6, Robert Martello, Jonathan Stolk

Jonathan Stolk

The STUFF of History is an integrated course activity that combines the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of materials science and history of technology. The term “integrated” applies to every aspect of this course: both instructors are present at (nearly) all times; both instructors assess every major assignment jointly; every major assignment contains elements from both portions of this course; and you receive one grade for all eight credits. We think that that this integration comes very naturally: the subjects complement one another and the use of two perspectives produces a deep, provocative understanding.


Fall 2010 Ahse 2110, Sci 1410: The Stuff Of History: Materials And Culture In Ancient, Revolutionary And Contemporary Times: Course Materials: Weekly Assignment Document 3, Robert Martello, Jonathan Stolk Nov 2011

Fall 2010 Ahse 2110, Sci 1410: The Stuff Of History: Materials And Culture In Ancient, Revolutionary And Contemporary Times: Course Materials: Weekly Assignment Document 3, Robert Martello, Jonathan Stolk

Jonathan Stolk

The STUFF of History is an integrated course activity that combines the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of materials science and history of technology. The term “integrated” applies to every aspect of this course: both instructors are present at (nearly) all times; both instructors assess every major assignment jointly; every major assignment contains elements from both portions of this course; and you receive one grade for all eight credits. We think that that this integration comes very naturally: the subjects complement one another and the use of two perspectives produces a deep, provocative understanding.


Fall 2010 Ahse 2110, Sci 1410: The Stuff Of History: Materials And Culture In Ancient, Revolutionary And Contemporary Times: Course Materials: Weekly Assignment Document 4, Robert Martello, Jonathan Stolk Nov 2011

Fall 2010 Ahse 2110, Sci 1410: The Stuff Of History: Materials And Culture In Ancient, Revolutionary And Contemporary Times: Course Materials: Weekly Assignment Document 4, Robert Martello, Jonathan Stolk

Jonathan Stolk

The STUFF of History is an integrated course activity that combines the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of materials science and history of technology. The term “integrated” applies to every aspect of this course: both instructors are present at (nearly) all times; both instructors assess every major assignment jointly; every major assignment contains elements from both portions of this course; and you receive one grade for all eight credits. We think that that this integration comes very naturally: the subjects complement one another and the use of two perspectives produces a deep, provocative understanding.


Fall 2010 Ahse 2110, Sci 1410: The Stuff Of History: Materials And Culture In Ancient, Revolutionary And Contemporary Times: Course Materials: Weekly Assignment Document 7, Robert Martello, Jonathan Stolk Nov 2011

Fall 2010 Ahse 2110, Sci 1410: The Stuff Of History: Materials And Culture In Ancient, Revolutionary And Contemporary Times: Course Materials: Weekly Assignment Document 7, Robert Martello, Jonathan Stolk

Jonathan Stolk

The STUFF of History is an integrated course activity that combines the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of materials science and history of technology. The term “integrated” applies to every aspect of this course: both instructors are present at (nearly) all times; both instructors assess every major assignment jointly; every major assignment contains elements from both portions of this course; and you receive one grade for all eight credits. We think that that this integration comes very naturally: the subjects complement one another and the use of two perspectives produces a deep, provocative understanding.


Fall 2010 Ahse 2110, Sci 1410: The Stuff Of History: Materials And Culture In Ancient, Revolutionary And Contemporary Times: Course Materials: Weekly Assignment Document 5, Robert Martello, Jonathan Stolk Nov 2011

Fall 2010 Ahse 2110, Sci 1410: The Stuff Of History: Materials And Culture In Ancient, Revolutionary And Contemporary Times: Course Materials: Weekly Assignment Document 5, Robert Martello, Jonathan Stolk

Jonathan Stolk

The STUFF of History is an integrated course activity that combines the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of materials science and history of technology. The term “integrated” applies to every aspect of this course: both instructors are present at (nearly) all times; both instructors assess every major assignment jointly; every major assignment contains elements from both portions of this course; and you receive one grade for all eight credits. We think that that this integration comes very naturally: the subjects complement one another and the use of two perspectives produces a deep, provocative understanding.


Fall 2010 Ahse 2110, Sci 1410: The Stuff Of History: Materials And Culture In Ancient, Revolutionary And Contemporary Times: Course Materials: Weekly Assignment Document 2, Robert Martello, Jonathan Stolk Nov 2011

Fall 2010 Ahse 2110, Sci 1410: The Stuff Of History: Materials And Culture In Ancient, Revolutionary And Contemporary Times: Course Materials: Weekly Assignment Document 2, Robert Martello, Jonathan Stolk

Jonathan Stolk

The STUFF of History is an integrated course activity that combines the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of materials science and history of technology. The term “integrated” applies to every aspect of this course: both instructors are present at (nearly) all times; both instructors assess every major assignment jointly; every major assignment contains elements from both portions of this course; and you receive one grade for all eight credits. We think that that this integration comes very naturally: the subjects complement one another and the use of two perspectives produces a deep, provocative understanding.


Fall 2010 Ahse 2110, Sci 1410: The Stuff Of History: Materials And Culture In Ancient, Revolutionary And Contemporary Times: Course Materials: Part 3 Project Overview, Robert Martello, Jonathan Stolk Nov 2011

Fall 2010 Ahse 2110, Sci 1410: The Stuff Of History: Materials And Culture In Ancient, Revolutionary And Contemporary Times: Course Materials: Part 3 Project Overview, Robert Martello, Jonathan Stolk

Jonathan Stolk

The STUFF of History is an integrated course activity that combines the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of materials science and history of technology. The term “integrated” applies to every aspect of this course: both instructors are present at (nearly) all times; both instructors assess every major assignment jointly; every major assignment contains elements from both portions of this course; and you receive one grade for all eight credits. We think that that this integration comes very naturally: the subjects complement one another and the use of two perspectives produces a deep, provocative understanding.


Fall 2010 Ahse 2110, Sci 1410: The Stuff Of History: Materials And Culture In Ancient, Revolutionary And Contemporary Times: Course Materials: Part 2 Project Overview, Robert Martello, Jonathan Stolk Nov 2011

Fall 2010 Ahse 2110, Sci 1410: The Stuff Of History: Materials And Culture In Ancient, Revolutionary And Contemporary Times: Course Materials: Part 2 Project Overview, Robert Martello, Jonathan Stolk

Jonathan Stolk

The STUFF of History is an integrated course activity that combines the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of materials science and history of technology. The term “integrated” applies to every aspect of this course: both instructors are present at (nearly) all times; both instructors assess every major assignment jointly; every major assignment contains elements from both portions of this course; and you receive one grade for all eight credits. We think that that this integration comes very naturally: the subjects complement one another and the use of two perspectives produces a deep, provocative understanding.


Fall 2010 Ahse 2110, Sci 1410: The Stuff Of History: Materials And Culture In Ancient, Revolutionary And Contemporary Times: Course Materials: Part 1 Project Overview, Robert Martello, Jonathan Stolk Aug 2011

Fall 2010 Ahse 2110, Sci 1410: The Stuff Of History: Materials And Culture In Ancient, Revolutionary And Contemporary Times: Course Materials: Part 1 Project Overview, Robert Martello, Jonathan Stolk

Robert Martello

The STUFF of History is an integrated course activity that combines the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of materials science and history of technology. The term “integrated” applies to every aspect of this course: both instructors are present at (nearly) all times; both instructors assess every major assignment jointly; every major assignment contains elements from both portions of this course; and you receive one grade for all eight credits. We think that that this integration comes very naturally: the subjects complement one another and the use of two perspectives produces a deep, provocative understanding.


Fall 2010 Ahse 2110, Sci 1410: The Stuff Of History: Materials And Culture In Ancient, Revolutionary And Contemporary Times: Course Materials: Weekly Assignment Document 4, Robert Martello, Jonathan Stolk Aug 2011

Fall 2010 Ahse 2110, Sci 1410: The Stuff Of History: Materials And Culture In Ancient, Revolutionary And Contemporary Times: Course Materials: Weekly Assignment Document 4, Robert Martello, Jonathan Stolk

Robert Martello

The STUFF of History is an integrated course activity that combines the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of materials science and history of technology. The term “integrated” applies to every aspect of this course: both instructors are present at (nearly) all times; both instructors assess every major assignment jointly; every major assignment contains elements from both portions of this course; and you receive one grade for all eight credits. We think that that this integration comes very naturally: the subjects complement one another and the use of two perspectives produces a deep, provocative understanding.


Fall 2010 Ahse 2110, Sci 1410: The Stuff Of History: Materials And Culture In Ancient, Revolutionary And Contemporary Times: Course Materials: Weekly Assignment Document 7, Robert Martello, Jonathan Stolk Aug 2011

Fall 2010 Ahse 2110, Sci 1410: The Stuff Of History: Materials And Culture In Ancient, Revolutionary And Contemporary Times: Course Materials: Weekly Assignment Document 7, Robert Martello, Jonathan Stolk

Robert Martello

The STUFF of History is an integrated course activity that combines the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of materials science and history of technology. The term “integrated” applies to every aspect of this course: both instructors are present at (nearly) all times; both instructors assess every major assignment jointly; every major assignment contains elements from both portions of this course; and you receive one grade for all eight credits. We think that that this integration comes very naturally: the subjects complement one another and the use of two perspectives produces a deep, provocative understanding.


Fall 2010 Ahse 2110, Sci 1410: The Stuff Of History: Materials And Culture In Ancient, Revolutionary And Contemporary Times: Course Materials: Weekly Assignment Document 5, Robert Martello, Jonathan Stolk Aug 2011

Fall 2010 Ahse 2110, Sci 1410: The Stuff Of History: Materials And Culture In Ancient, Revolutionary And Contemporary Times: Course Materials: Weekly Assignment Document 5, Robert Martello, Jonathan Stolk

Robert Martello

The STUFF of History is an integrated course activity that combines the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of materials science and history of technology. The term “integrated” applies to every aspect of this course: both instructors are present at (nearly) all times; both instructors assess every major assignment jointly; every major assignment contains elements from both portions of this course; and you receive one grade for all eight credits. We think that that this integration comes very naturally: the subjects complement one another and the use of two perspectives produces a deep, provocative understanding.


Fall 2010 Ahse 2110, Sci 1410: The Stuff Of History: Materials And Culture In Ancient, Revolutionary And Contemporary Times: Course Materials: Weekly Assignment Document 2, Robert Martello, Jonathan Stolk Aug 2011

Fall 2010 Ahse 2110, Sci 1410: The Stuff Of History: Materials And Culture In Ancient, Revolutionary And Contemporary Times: Course Materials: Weekly Assignment Document 2, Robert Martello, Jonathan Stolk

Robert Martello

The STUFF of History is an integrated course activity that combines the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of materials science and history of technology. The term “integrated” applies to every aspect of this course: both instructors are present at (nearly) all times; both instructors assess every major assignment jointly; every major assignment contains elements from both portions of this course; and you receive one grade for all eight credits. We think that that this integration comes very naturally: the subjects complement one another and the use of two perspectives produces a deep, provocative understanding.


Fall 2010 Ahse 2110, Sci 1410: The Stuff Of History: Materials And Culture In Ancient, Revolutionary And Contemporary Times: Course Materials: Weekly Assignment Document 1, Robert Martello, Jonathan Stolk Aug 2011

Fall 2010 Ahse 2110, Sci 1410: The Stuff Of History: Materials And Culture In Ancient, Revolutionary And Contemporary Times: Course Materials: Weekly Assignment Document 1, Robert Martello, Jonathan Stolk

Robert Martello

The STUFF of History is an integrated course activity that combines the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of materials science and history of technology. The term “integrated” applies to every aspect of this course: both instructors are present at (nearly) all times; both instructors assess every major assignment jointly; every major assignment contains elements from both portions of this course; and you receive one grade for all eight credits. We think that that this integration comes very naturally: the subjects complement one another and the use of two perspectives produces a deep, provocative understanding.


Fall 2010 Ahse 2110, Sci 1410: The Stuff Of History: Materials And Culture In Ancient, Revolutionary And Contemporary Times: Course Materials: Part 2 Project Overview, Robert Martello, Jonathan Stolk Aug 2011

Fall 2010 Ahse 2110, Sci 1410: The Stuff Of History: Materials And Culture In Ancient, Revolutionary And Contemporary Times: Course Materials: Part 2 Project Overview, Robert Martello, Jonathan Stolk

Robert Martello

The STUFF of History is an integrated course activity that combines the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of materials science and history of technology. The term “integrated” applies to every aspect of this course: both instructors are present at (nearly) all times; both instructors assess every major assignment jointly; every major assignment contains elements from both portions of this course; and you receive one grade for all eight credits. We think that that this integration comes very naturally: the subjects complement one another and the use of two perspectives produces a deep, provocative understanding.


Fall 2010 Ahse 2110, Sci 1410: The Stuff Of History: Materials And Culture In Ancient, Revolutionary And Contemporary Times: Course Materials: Weekly Assignment Document 6, Robert Martello, Jonathan Stolk Aug 2011

Fall 2010 Ahse 2110, Sci 1410: The Stuff Of History: Materials And Culture In Ancient, Revolutionary And Contemporary Times: Course Materials: Weekly Assignment Document 6, Robert Martello, Jonathan Stolk

Robert Martello

The STUFF of History is an integrated course activity that combines the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of materials science and history of technology. The term “integrated” applies to every aspect of this course: both instructors are present at (nearly) all times; both instructors assess every major assignment jointly; every major assignment contains elements from both portions of this course; and you receive one grade for all eight credits. We think that that this integration comes very naturally: the subjects complement one another and the use of two perspectives produces a deep, provocative understanding.


Fall 2010 Ahse 2110, Sci 1410: The Stuff Of History: Materials And Culture In Ancient, Revolutionary And Contemporary Times: Course Materials: Weekly Assignment Document 8, Robert Martello, Jonathan Stolk Aug 2011

Fall 2010 Ahse 2110, Sci 1410: The Stuff Of History: Materials And Culture In Ancient, Revolutionary And Contemporary Times: Course Materials: Weekly Assignment Document 8, Robert Martello, Jonathan Stolk

Robert Martello

The STUFF of History is an integrated course activity that combines the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of materials science and history of technology. The term “integrated” applies to every aspect of this course: both instructors are present at (nearly) all times; both instructors assess every major assignment jointly; every major assignment contains elements from both portions of this course; and you receive one grade for all eight credits. We think that that this integration comes very naturally: the subjects complement one another and the use of two perspectives produces a deep, provocative understanding.


The Tangled Tale Of Phase Space, David D. Nolte Dec 2009

The Tangled Tale Of Phase Space, David D. Nolte

David D Nolte

(Preview of Chapter 6: Galileo Unbound: Oxford 2018) Phase space has been called one of the most powerful inventions of modern science.  But its historical origins are clouded in a tangle of independent discovery and mis-attributions that persist today.  This Physics Today article unravels the twisted tale of the discovery and the naming of phase space that began with Liouville in 1838, but by no means ended there, culminating in an encyclopedia article of 1911 that had unintended and lasting etymological side effects never intended by its authors.


Meine Jugend In Traiskirchen, Otto Vogl Jan 2009

Meine Jugend In Traiskirchen, Otto Vogl

Otto Vogl

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