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Kara Allen
Georgia Tech Alumni Association
Summary Sentence: "Converging Worlds: The New Era in Computing"
Full Summary: Craig Mundie EE '71, M.S. ICS '72, chief research and strategy officer of Microsoft Corporation, will discuss how we can harness new technologies to take on some of the world’s most complex challenges.
Craig MundieCraig Mundie, EE '71, M.S. ICS '72, and chief research and strategy officer of Microsoft Corporation, will discuss how we can harness new technologies to take on some of the world’s most complex challenges.
We are starting to see a fundamental transformation in how we interact with computers and what we can expect from them. Powered by insights from big data, more natural user interfaces, and a merging of the physical and digital worlds, this new era of computing will enable exciting new capabilities.
Craig’s presentation will include a demo attendees will be able to try themselves. He will also raffle some special Microsoft prizes. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to hear from and meet Microsoft’s second in command.
To register your attendance, please click here.
WEBCAST: Peach New Media, Inc. is providing a live feed of the event that can be accessed through the following link: http://gt.peachnewmedia.com/store/streaming/livedetails-static.php?key=2j4MEbYKkTDv5hKmxhZJHECmtlcVhh1FJ6LD1cIVE7s%3D
Media contacts:
Michaelanne Dye
404.385.4015
About Peach New Media, Inc.
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About the Georgia Tech College of Computing
The Georgia Tech College of Computing is a national leader in the creation of real-world computing breakthroughs that drive social and scientific progress. With its graduate program ranked 9th nationally by U.S. News and World Report, the College’s unconventional approach to education is defining the new face of computing by expanding the horizons of traditional computer science students through interdisciplinary collaboration and a focus on human centered solutions. For more information about the Georgia Tech College of Computing, its academic divisions and research centers, please visit http://www.cc.gatech.edu.
