History

Looking Back...

We are extremely proud of our accomplishments as well as the contributions our alumni have made to Computer Science. To highlight these accomplishments, we have compiled some collections of historical interest.

CS Photo History

This project from several years ago holds a chronological photo history of the Department from the 1950's onward.

Faculty Testimonals

Over the years, faculty members have honored one another in meaninful and touching ways. The following .PDF files highlight this:

	A Presentation was prepared by Dr. Ben Shneiderman after Dr. Rosenfeld died in April, 2004 (8MB).
	A dinner was held in the evening of October 5, 2007 to honor Dr. Victor Basili and Dr. Marvin Zelkowitz on the occasion of their retirement after 37 years on the faculty of the university. Marv's life as presented by Vic Basili (12MB).
	Marv Zelkowitz on Vic Basili, at the same dinner (20MB).

Department History

Two detailed histories of the Department are available for your enjoyment:

	Beginning of Computing and Computer Science at the University of Maryland Written by former Department Chair Jack Minker, this describes the formation of the Computer Science Center and the creation of the Department of Computer Science through 1979.
	Maturation of Computer Science Research and Education at the University of Maryland: Evolution of the Department of Computer Science from 1979 through 2006 Dr. Marvin Zelkowitz wrote a continuation of the Minker history that follows the Department's evolution through the end of 2006.

Alumni Hall of Fame

CS alumni have gone on to make impactful and important contributions to their fields. Our Alumni Hall of Fame honors the best and brightest.

Newsletters

Our most recent Spring 2014 newsletter

Archived Newsletters:

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Azriel Rosenfeld

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Larry Davis and Ashok Agrawala

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Jack Minker

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