June 10, 2023 – Hedy Lamarr’s Double Life: Hollywood Legend and Brilliant Inventor by Laurie Wallmark
Join us as we celebrate the 82nd anniversary of Hedy Lamarr and George Antheil’s filing of their Secret Communications Patent, which laid the foundation for modern WiFi and Bluetooth systems. In honor of this occasion, we will be reading Hedy Lamarr’s Double Life: Hollywood Legend and Brilliant Inventor by Laurie Wallmark. This recounts Hedy Lamarr’s double life as both a renowned Hollywood actress and an ingenious inventor. Discover how her passion for science and engineering led her to make groundbreaking contributions to the technology we use every day. Don’t miss this chance to learn about the remarkable life of a true trailblazer. After the story, join us for a hands-on activity, where we will be practicing ways to send secret messages.
Join us for Tech Tales every Saturday at 2 PM during June and July.
Free for members or with paid admission.
Do you have a group you’d like to bring? A camp, a daycare, a neighborhood playdate?
Groups are welcome and encouraged to schedule on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays in June and July by completing this request form at least a week in advance.
June 17, 2023 – A Computer Called Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Helped Put America on the Moon by Suzanne Slade
Are you ready to blast off to explore the amazing story of Katherine Johnson? In today’s exciting read, A Computer Called Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Helped Put America on the Moon, Tech Tales will be exploring the fantastic story of a woman who defied race and gender norms to become a critical component of the team that put America into space, and on the moon. Katherine Johnson was a brilliant mathematician who calculated the trajectories for NASA’s first manned space flight and the historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Despite facing discrimination and obstacles as an African American woman in the 1960s, Katherine’s determination and genius helped make history and inspire generations to come. In addition, Tech Tales will create an out of this world arts and crafts rocket project after the story. Don’t miss out on this incredible journey to inspire the young minds in your life.
Join us for Tech Tales every Saturday at 2 PM during June and July.
Free for members or with paid admission.
Do you have a group you’d like to bring? A camp, a daycare, a neighborhood playdate?
Groups are welcome and encouraged to schedule on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays in June and July by completing this request form at least a week in advance.
Join us Friday, June 23rd from 5:30 – 9:00 PM as we unveil a refresh to CMoA’s punch card exhibit. The expanded exhibit tells the story of how punched cards became so prevalent and depended upon in modern computing. From Jacquard’s Loom to Herman Hollerith’s invention of electromechanical processing of cards to tabulate data for the 1890 census, to the late 20th-century use of the IBM family of punch card machines, the punch card was revolutionary at the time. They were even used for matchmaking at the University of Iowa in 1963!
Join us for the exhibit refresh unveiling, punch a souvenir card on an IBM 029, and explore the other exhibits while enjoying live music, complimentary light bites, and a cash bar.
Tickets are $25.00 if purchased in advance.
Limited tickets at the door are $30.00.
Purchase tickets for this fun evening.
CMoA members may attend this event at no cost.
Individual members may reserve one ticket
Dual, Individual plus one, or Family members may reserve two tickets
Supporting members may reserve four tickets
If you have any questions, please contact us at info@computermuseumofamerica.org.
June 24, 2023 – Secret Engineer: How Emily Roebling Built the Brooklyn Bridge by Rachel Dougherty
In honor of International Women in Engineering Day, this week’s Tech Tales book is Secret Engineer: How Emily Roebling Built the Brooklyn Bridge by Rachel Dougherty. This inspiring story follows Emily Roebling as she takes charge of the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge after her husband falls ill during the project, defying gender stereotypes to lead the project on his behalf. Through Emily’s story, young readers will learn the importance of perseverance and determination in achieving their dreams. After the reading, participants will get to engage in their own engineering project.
Join us for Tech Tales every Saturday at 2 PM during June and July.
Free for members or with paid admission.
Do you have a group you’d like to bring? A camp, a daycare, a neighborhood playdate?
Groups are welcome and encouraged to schedule on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays in June and July by completing this request form at least a week in advance.
Camp Name: Roblox – Space Challenge
Camp Week: June 26-30, 2023
Suggested Ages: 8 – 12
Duration: Half Day Camp (M-F) 1-4 PM
Cost $300 (plus $50 one-time, new camper registration fee)
Every child should have exposure to the basics of computer science and what better way to do it through making games!
Your camper will learn the fundamentals of game design while creating amazing Galactic space adventures using the programming language “Lua”. They will also learn to use features such as a selection tools, zooming, grid-snapping, and flood fill in order to craft worlds made up of actors, gadgets, and spaceships.
Create your own levels to play on your own or invite your friends to play on multiple platforms!
***All software, materials, and laptops provided for use during camp at no additional charge***
TO REGISTER for this camp, please head to: https://www.stremhq.com/summercampscmoa2023
CMoA is proud to be working with partner STREM HQ for our 2023 summer camps.
