Computer Museum of America

A pioneer in her field, Dr. Evelyn Boyd Granville became the second African-American woman in U.S. history to earn a Ph.D. in mathematics, after Euphemia Lofton Haynes. In 1956, Granville was hired as an #IBM contractor to #NASA, where she analyzed orbits and developed computer procedures for the Project Vanguard and Project Mercury space programs. She would later work on NASA’s Apollo program before returning to IBM as a senior mathematician. Here at the museum, we have man...y historic artifacts from the Project Mercury space program in our Tribute to Apollo 11 exhibit. A few of our favorites are: o The model of the Project Mercury Friendship 7 capsule, in which John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth. o The Project Mercury Capsule Flight Operations Manual When asked about her experience as a young woman interested in mathematics, Boyd responded It never occurred to me that I could not do mathematics. Her determination and confidence led to a ground-breaking career that was truly out of this world! Today, organizations focused on diversity and supporting women in tech like Black Girls CODE, Girls in Tech, TechWomen, and Girls Who Code continue the vital work of encouraging young women of all colors to foster their interest in mathematics and tech, so they too might reach for the stars. PS - Check out our Instagram Stories for a special look inside the Flight Operations Manual! #BlackHistoryMonth #techhistory #fromthecollection #cmoacollection #cmoa

If you’re looking for something fun to do on this rainy Saturday, come see us! And teachers, don’t forget your ID to receive an admission discount today.

Teachers are some of our favorite people. Valentine's Day is right around the corner and we'd love to give teachers $2 off their museum admission this Saturday the 13th. Just bring your school ID with you for this discount. https://buff.ly/3kXVUpP #teachers #discount #teacherdiscount

A gaming technology pioneer, Gerald A. Jerry Lawson, played an integral part in creating the Fairchild Channel F video game system as the Director of Engineering and Marketing for Fairchild Semiconductor. The Channel F was the first cartridge-based home video game console and the first console to use a microprocessor, the Fairchild F8. Released in 1976, this console became the precursor to future systems such as Atari, Nintendo, and Xbox. Channel F was short for Channel ...Fun. In the 1970s, Jerry Lawson was one of few Black engineers in his industry. He joined Silicon Valley's Homebrew Computer Club, where he was the only Black member at that time. Today, the work of inclusion and diversification in the tech industry continues through organizations like Code2040. #jerrylawson #fairchildchannelf #BlackHistoryMonth #channelfun #techhistory #fromthecollection #cmoacollection #cmoa #retrogaming #gaminghistory

Who remembers dropping a stack of punch cards? It’s often a story our CMoA guests like to tell. Visit Saturday between 2PM and 4PM and relive those groundbreaking days by punching a card and taking it home with you.

Words from Jonathon Zufi, one of our supporters, sharing why he supports the museum and its mission to empower and educate. I think it is a critical place for our youth to learn about why and how we got to where we are in the world of technology Jonathon Zufi, author and technologist https://buff.ly/3eiyCZX #GivingTuesday #Testimonial #Testimonails

The punchcard demo is officially open! Meet a couple of our punchcard experts - James Mahoney and Ed Eckert, a 31-year IBM veteran. Mr. Ed Eckert is all decked out for #Halloween as an IBM customer engineer including details like his old #IBM badge and dress wingtips. And check out the shine on those wingtips! We think IBM would approve! #thingstodoinAtlanta #Halloween2020 #familyfun #familyfuntime

We've got nothing but treats today at the museum! Family Fun activities for all ages Treats for the kids (including nut-free and chocolate-free options) And the Punchcard demo starts at 2pm... See you starting at noon...in costume? #Halloween2020 #familyfun #familyfuntime #familyfunfieldtrip #familyfunfieldtrips #roadschooling #thingstodoinatlanta

School closed ,, no power ,, and tired of sitting at home? Get out of the house and come spend a few hours at the museum! The Computer Museum of America is open til 5 pm today and we have power. Oh, and bags of treats! #Halloween2020 #familyfun #familyfuntime #familyfunfieldtrip #familyfunfieldtrips #roadschooling #thingstodoinatlanta

As a #nonprofit, donations of all types help us to forward our mission to empower, inspire, and educate. We are very grateful to Rocket Software for their generous donation of several large screen TVs and a projector. Thank you, Joseph Fraser, Vice President of Technical Support at Rocket Software (and CMoA member) for personally delivering these items. Elaine Pelaia, CMOA's Operations Manager was happy to help set up the delivery. We will certainly put this donation to good use at the museum! #CMoA #RocketSoftware #nonprofits

Our "web" designers are happy to show you we are definitely doing #Halloween at CMOA this weekend! Come explore the museum dressed as your favorite techie, device, game character, or any other fun costume. For the kids, we have tricky activities that show Halloween and technology share some common words. Oh, and there's a treat to be had as well! For all ages, we'll have the punchcard demo from 2 - 4pm. Come punch a souvenir card on an IBM 029 punchcard machine. ... Halloween fun this on Friday 12-5pm and Saturday 10-5pm #Halloween2020 #familyfun #familyfuntime #familyfunfieldtrip #familyfunfieldtrips #roadschooling #thingstodoinatlanta

The countdown to #GivingTuesday is on! December 1st will be a very special day for nonprofits around the world. CMoA will be one of those nonprofits. We are proud to be a part of this global celebration of giving to raise funds to continue to empower and educate. Learn more at https://buff.ly/35DvML5

Did you know the Atlanta Journal Constitution voted us as the best rainy day activity in Roswell, GA last year? We've added several new exhibits and activities for the whole family so we think we're an even better place now to hang out on a rainy day! FYI, we're open today from Noon to 5 pm. #rainydayfun #thingstodoinatlanta #familyfun

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Technology That Changed the World. This is this month's theme for the museum's Family Fun Field Trip series. Enjoy fun activities for every member of the family that helps supplement learning about the history of technology. Plan your #familytrip today or in the coming weekends and explore the museum together. Fridays from Noon to 5 pm & Saturdays from 10 am to 5 pm. #STEAM #STEM #familytime #familyfun #thingstodoinatl #technology #roadschooling

Holiday hours and #Giving Tuesday 2020 - https://mailchi.mp/4/check-out-the-latest-from-cmoa-7997669

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