Have old electronics lying around? Want to dispose of them securely, help a local family in need get a machine for home schooling and get a discount coupon to visit Computer Museum of America (CMoA)? New Life Technology Group, Tech Alpharetta, North Fulton Community Charities and CMoA have partnered to hold a contactless electronics recycling drop off at CMoA. See the image for more details.
Want to try your hand on an IBM punchcard machine? Punched cards were widely used through much of the 20th century in the data processing industry, where specialized and increasingly complex unit record machines, organized into semiautomatic data processing systems, used punched cards for data input, output, and storage. Critical record keeping was done on punchcards across many industries and dropping a stack of cards was a disaster. Come learn more about how this machine was used and punch your own souvenir card to take home during the demo from 2-4PM!
Want to try your hand on an IBM punchcard machine? Punched cards were widely used through much of the 20th century in the data processing industry, where specialized and increasingly complex unit record machines, organized into semiautomatic data processing systems, used punched cards for data input, output, and storage. Critical record keeping was done on punchcards across many industries and dropping a stack of cards was a disaster. Come learn more about how this machine was used and punch your own souvenir card to take home during the demo from 2-4PM!
Want to try your hand on an IBM punchcard machine? Punched cards were widely used through much of the 20th century in the data processing industry, where specialized and increasingly complex unit record machines, organized into semiautomatic data processing systems, used punched cards for data input, output, and storage. Critical record keeping was done on punchcards across many industries and dropping a stack of cards was a disaster. Come learn more about how this machine was used and punch your own souvenir card to take home during the demo on Saturday from 2-4PM!
Museum is open Friday 12-5PM and Saturday 10AM-5PM.
We all want to do our part for Earth Day, April 22nd. Do you have old electronics lying around? Do you want to dispose of them securely? Computer Museum of America (CMoA) and New Life Technology Group have partnered to hold a contactless electronics recycling drop off at CMoA.
Flat screen TVs have a $20 disposal fee per TV. As always, we do not accept CRT (tube) TVs, CRT (tube) monitors, DLP/Rear Projection TVs, Large appliances, AC units or Thermostats.
Our week long day camp hosted at our museum in Roswell is designed to ignite and enhance your young scientist’s (or student’s) interest in all things STEAM! Each day will focus on a different element of STEAM:
- Monday: Science
- Tuesday: Technology
- Wednesday: Engineering
- Thursday: Arts
- Friday: Mathematics
Our campers will participate in enriching experiments, labs, projects, and activities designed to elevate their understanding of the elements of STEAM, expose them to careers in STEAM, and spark their interest in STEAM related subjects! Your camper will leave this week’s experience excited about STEAM and ready to go back to school and apply all their learning!
Campers should bring their own device for activities scheduled throughout the week. If help is needed to rent a device, CMoA will work with the camper’s family.
Masks are required and social distancing protocols will be observed.
Campers will need to bring lunch and water each day.
National Recycling Day is in November and at CMoA, we’re recognizing this day on November 6th by collecting and recycling your old electronics. Do you have unused electronics lying around? Do you want to dispose of them securely? Computer Museum of America (CMoA) and New Life Technology Group have partnered to hold a contactless electronics recycling drop off at CMoA.
Flat screen TVs have a $20 disposal fee per TV.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept the following items:
TVs (other than flat screens) / CRT (Tube) Monitors or TVs / DLP/Rear Projection TVs
Refrigerators / Large Appliances
AC Units / Thermostats
For a complete list of acceptable/unacceptable items, please visit NewLifeTechGroup.com
Meet the Robotics Eagles from Milton High School at CMoA!
Are you a fan of The Incredibles? Are you interested in robots? Curious about what it’s like to be in a robotics club? If so, come meet members of the Robotics Eagles team from Milton High School at Computer Museum of America. The Robotics Eagles are a local FIRST Tech Challenge Team and will be showing museum visitors the robot they made for their season’s challenge – Freight Frenzy. They will also provide a robot for museum visitors to drive.
This Milton High robotics team has won regional and state awards and was even commended by the Georgia State Senator John Albers for their superlative performance. Learn more about the team at https://mhsroboticeagles.wixsite.com/team15173 . Free with museum admission.
Join CMoA on Sunday, March 13th at Chattahoochee Nature Center as we participate in their Flying Into the Future Family Day. We will have Aibo with us and be set up to test your youngsters engineering skills with the gumdrop structure challenge.
Earth Day is in April and at CMoA, we’re recognizing this day on April 16th by collecting and recycling your old electronics. Do you have unused electronics lying around? Do you want to dispose of them securely? Computer Museum of America (CMoA) and New Life Technology Group have partnered to hold a contactless electronics recycling drop off at CMoA.
Flat screen TVs have a $20 disposal fee per TV.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept the following items:
TVs (other than flat screens) / CRT (Tube) Monitors or TVs / DLP/Rear Projection TVs
Refrigerators / Large Appliances
AC Units / Thermostats
For a complete list of acceptable/unacceptable items, please visit NewLifeTechGroup.com
June 17, 2022
Hedy Lemarr’s Double Life
Guest Reader: Jan Slimming, Author of Code Breaker Girls
Join us as we kick off our summer program with the reading of Hedy Lemarr’s Double Life. Learn about the double life of esteemed Hollywood actress and brilliant inventor Hedy Lemarr. This fascinating story discloses the life of the movie star that had a passion for science and engineering. In 1941 she developed frequency-hopping technology that became a precursor to secure wi-fi, GPS and Bluetooth. After the story, children will create their own paper and string telephones and “communicate” with each other.
June 24, 2022
ABCs of Space
Guest Reader: Staff Member from Visit Roswell
Children will learn about dark matter, fusion, stars and more space terms during the reading of ABCs of Space. This story is a colorful and educational introduction to space for the young astronomer or aspiring astronaut. After the story, children will create their own personalized rocket.
July 1, 2022
Doll-E 1.0 and T-Bone the Drone
Guest Reader: Shonda McClsoky, Author of Doll-E 1.0 and T-Bone the Drone
Author and illustrator of Doll-E 1.0 and T-Bone the Drone Shonda McClosky will read her books and lead the activity this week. Problem-solving and technology go hand-in-hand as these protagonists save the day. This is Shanda’s second year reading at Tech Tales. She will teach youngsters how to draw her characters and then fly a drone. Participants will also fly mini indoor drones.
July 8, 2022
Computer Decoders
This week we are learning about ‘Hidden Figure,’ Dorothy Vaughn, who loved all things numbers! Computer Decoders delves into the life of a fascinating woman who was a highly respected mathematician. This story describes how Dorothy had to overcome many challenges with grace and perseverance. After the story, Children will learn how to convert a special date into binary code.
What Do You Do With a Problem?
Today’s book is What Do You Do With a Problem? This story is a heartwarming tale for anyone who has ever dealt with a problem. No one is too young to learn the importance of courage and persistence. Children will put on their engineering hats after the story and solve for how to grab something just out of reach.
One Giant Leap
One Giant Leap is this week’s selection and we’ll be reading near the Lunar Module replica in the Tribute to Apollo exhibit on the moon floor. Children will learn more about the 1969 moon landing by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. After the story, participants will create their very own moon rover.
Rosie Revere Engineer
We are wrapping up this summer series reading Rosie Revere Engineer. This story follows a young girl who has aspirations to one day become an engineer. Where some see rubbish, Rosie sees inspiration to create something great. After the story, children will become engineers for the day by building and then testing structures. Just how much weight can their creation bear?
Computer Museum of America (CMoA) is thrilled to be a participating member of the SWAPtember program in metro Atlanta this year. Swap the savings during the annual SWAPtember event at 22 metro Atlanta attractions! Show your Computer Museum of America (CMoA) membership card when you visit these participating Atlanta attractions from September 1-30, 2022, and receive $10 off a membership purchase.
Several organizations are offering additional discounts on general admission during the month-long savings event. For full offer details, visit the participating attraction’s website. Members from the other participating venues will receive $5 off admission at CMoA during the month of September.
National Recycling Day is in November and at CMoA, we’re recognizing this day on November 12th by collecting and recycling your old electronics. Do you have unused electronics lying around? Do you want to dispose of them securely? Computer Museum of America (CMoA) and New Life Technology Group have partnered to hold a contactless electronics recycling drop off at CMoA.
Flat screen TVs have a $20 disposal fee per TV.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept the following items:
TVs (other than flat screens) / CRT (Tube) Monitors or TVs / DLP/Rear Projection TVs
Refrigerators / Large Appliances
AC Units / Thermostats
For a complete list of acceptable/unacceptable items, please visit NewLifeTechGroup.com
Meet the Robotics Eagles from Milton High School at CMoA!
Are you a fan of The Incredibles? Are you interested in robots? Curious about what it’s like to be in a robotics club? If so, come meet members of the Robotics Eagles team from Milton High School at Computer Museum of America. The Robotics Eagles are a local FIRST Tech Challenge Team and will be showing museum visitors the robot they made for their season’s challenge – Power Play.
This Milton High robotics team has won regional and state awards and was even commended by the Georgia State Senator John Albers for their superlative performance. Learn more about the team at https://mhsroboticeagles.wixsite.com/team15173
Free with museum admission.