In celebration of ENIAC

On February 15, the global computing community celebrated the 75th anniversary of the launch of “Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer,” or ENIAC for short. The machine, unveiled here at Penn in 1946, was the world’s first all-electronic, programmable computer. This year, computer museum Compuseum hosted a site that allowed orgs Read more

By Ally Moraschi, ago

Doctorates do Valentine’s!

First-year CIS PhD student Alyssa Hwang was yearning for a bit of connection when she decided a Valentine’s Day celebration was in order.  “I kind of wanted an excuse to have a party and get together with everyone,” said Hwang. “I like having these big get-togethers on Zoom because it’s fun and I also get to Read more

By Ally Moraschi, ago

Academic Revolution: Professor Sharath Guntuku believes in the power of the interdisciplinary

Professor Sharath Guntuku has not only been deepening his photography skills while working from home this past year, he’s also been reading a whole lot. Of Malcolm Gladwell, specifically.  “I’m really amazed by how he uses data to tell stories,” said Sharath. “That makes a lot of sense to me.”  Although he’s worked with UPenn as early as Read more

By Ally Moraschi, ago