This year, we honor visionary leaders whose ideas have transformed computing, deepened our understanding of the natural world, and expanded how humanity imagines the future.
ALAN KAY
Alan Kay is widely recognized for his work on object-oriented programming, personal computing, and graphical user interfaces. A key figure at Xerox PARC in the 1970s, he developed the Smalltalk language and the Dynabook, a forerunner to modern laptops and tablets, and the Alto, the first modern networked personal computer. He has received the Draper Prize, the Turing Award, the Kyoto Prize, and many other notable awards.
CHARLES SIMONYI
Charles Simonyi is a computer scientist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist – and was the chief architect of Microsoft Word, Excel,and other popular applications. Before Microsoft, Simonyi worked at Xerox PARC where he created Bravo, the first WYSIWYG text editor. Passionate about space exploration, he has traveled to the ISS twice, and is the first Stibitz-Wilson honoree to have a telescope named after him!
CRAIG D. ALLEN
Craig Allen is an award-winning ecologist and a global expert on the effects of climate warming and drought on forest systems. His work places him at the forefront of “place-based ecology,” which aims to understand the processes driving tree mortality to help managers conserve forest ecosystems by anticipating change and developing realistic adaptation scenarios.
DOUG SMITH
Doug Smith has studied wildlife in Yellowstone National Park for nearly 30 years, and led the Yellowstone Wolf Project, which reintroduced the apex predator to the park. He has been featured in four National Geographic television specials, and interviewed by 60 Minutes and the BBC. He has written and edited several books about the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
Artificial intelligence is everywhere - but do you really know what it is, what it costs, or how to protect yourself from its pitfalls? Felicia Tan is an NYU researcher who studies how AI is changing not just the way we work, but the very way we think. She’s pulling back the curtain on how AI actually works, what fuels it behind-the-scenes, and why human judgment matters more than ever in an AI-powered world. She'll dig into AI's risks on personal, societal, and ethical levels, and share practical ways to use AI confidently, wisely, and on your own terms! Q&A to follow.
Give Big Gallatin Valley is a 24-hour giving initiative that brings people from across Gallatin County together to support the nonprofits that make this place what it is.
Since 2015, our community has raised more than $20.4 million for 489 nonprofits across Gallatin County. Join your neighbors April 30 - May 1 and be part of a tradition of generosity!
This year, donations made to ACRM during Give Big will support the museum’s hands-on science and technology programs for kids. And every gift is 100% fee-free, so every dollar you give goes directly where it’s needed!
Stop by ACRM and be among the first to visit our newest exhibit, Quantum Computing: Beyond One and Zero. Learn about the origins of quantum understanding, play games that illustrate quantum principles, and find out what it takes to build your very own quantum computer. Hint: It's harder than rocket science!
This exhibit is made possible by support from from Montana State University’s QCORE and the Air Force Research Laboratory grant number FA8750-24-1-1019.
ACRM Program Director Dr. Jake Chipps is celebrating cultures real and imagined at Bozeman’s inaugural First Contact Convention!
For those of you who aren't up-to-date on your Star Trek lore, Bozeman will welcome a contingent of visitors from the planet Vulcan on April 5, 2063. We're thrilled to help celebrate this (future) milestone!
Dr. Chipps will be presenting a hilarious keynote at 3:30pm on April 5. He'll take us on a deep dive into the practical lessons hidden in the Star Trek universe. You'll learn why logic is just the beginning of wisdom and why you should never, ever wear a red shirt to a mission briefing. Essential information to help you live long and prosper!
First Contact Con will be held on April 4 and 5 at the Best Western Plus GranTree Inn, 1325 N 7th Ave, Bozeman Tickets start at $15. Visit www.firstcontactcon.org for details.
Code for Tomorrow: Innovating for Classrooms, Communities, and Conservation
Friday, September 26th The Ellen Theater, 17 West Main Street, Bozeman MT 59715 5pm to 7pm (doors open at 4pm) Tickets are FREE, and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Stibitz-Wilson Awards recognize innovators working at the leading edge of technology to improve learning, lifestyles, and landscapes.
Join Dr. Douglas Munch as he shares fascinating insights and nail-biting challenges from his years as an engineer with the Apollo program. Starting with Apollo 11 and ending with Apollo 13, Doug contributed to NASA’s crowning achievement as well as their most famous “successful failure”, and you’ll thrill to his first-hand account of those historic years. Q&A to follow.
Registration: $15 for non-members Free for ACRM Members
Join us for an evening at the museum featuring artifacts and experts that shed light on computing’s fascinating past and exciting future.
Special Guest Mark Baer will present on the work of his father, computer gaming pioneer Ralph Baer. Learn about Ralph’s life and legacy and see his Brown Box gaming console in action!
Join us for a FREE family-friendly event on to connect kids and families with science and technology!
We’ll have special exhibits, cool demonstrations and fun hands-on activities throughout the museum to help introduce our community of learners to foundational concepts in:
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Programming
Cybersecurity
Robotics
Quantum
FREE for all ages! Come to the museum and rub shoulders with an enthusiastic crowd of STEAM learners! Snacks, DIY kits, and gift shop discounts, too!
Join us for a special celebration of the museum's 35th Anniversary!
We'll have trivia, photos from our early years, and special artifacts to commemorate our status as the oldest continuously operating computer museum in the country.
And did we mention birthday cake? Come one, come all!
Meet Pepper! A humanoid robot by SoftBank Robotics, Pepper is designed for interactive customer engagement using AI-driven speech and facial recognition. Pepper joined the ACRM family a few months ago thanks to our good friends at Oracle, and is ready for a big reveal!
Oracle engineer Edson Junior will be delivering a presentation to introduce Pepper and explore its potential applications in business. Edson is a software industry expert with over 20 years of experience, specializing in service solutions and automation. He is passionate about helping businesses leverage technology to enhance operations.
Stop by after work or school to enjoy this fun event and light refreshments. Bring your family, friends, and coworkers for this FREE OPEN HOUSE!
SHOP WITH PURPOSE. Museum stores offer distinctive products made, designed, and provided by local artisans, designers, publishers, and other small businesses. This purposeful practice not only offers locally-sourced items to museum visitors and store customers, but also helps to support and sustain local businesses and the community at large.
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Code to Cure: Celebrating Visionaries at the Nexus of Medicine and Technology
Friday, September 20th The ELM, 506 N. 7th Avenue, Bozeman, MT 59715 5pm to 7pm (doors open at 4pm) Tickets are FREE, and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The 2024 Stibitz-Wilson Awards recognize medical innovators working at the leading edge of technology to improve human health and outcomes:
Maya Ajmera, whose leadership at Society for Science has shaped global scientific discourse, advanced public understanding of science, and significantly impacted educational outcomes
Dr. Charles Limb, for innovative work in auditory prosthetics and brain mapping that has furthered the integration of medicine and technology to enhance human well-being.
Dr. Russell Taylor, for groundbreaking applications of cutting-edge robotics in medicine that have revolutionized modern surgical procedures.
Dr. Irving Weissman, for transformative contributions to stem cell biology and cancer research.
Join us for our next Secrets from the Archives open house! Meet our new Program Director, Dr. Jake Chipps! He will be talking about exciting upcoming programs and highlighting engaging activities inspired by artifacts in our archives.
This is a free event and all are welcome. Bring your family, friends, and coworkers for a fun evening at the museum!
Learn expert techniques for tasting and evaluating wines and explore ways that Artificial Intelligence can help you make better choices every time you shop for wine. Taste 16 specially curated wines from around the world while enjoying delicious hors d'oeuvres from Mavens Market. And take advantage of a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire an aged wine from a top producer by bidding on a selection of valuable wines donated by local wine collectors.
Decoding Wine will be held at the Bozeman Event Space, 14 S Tracy Ave in Bozeman. All profits from the evening will go to benefit the museum’s educational programs.
$40 general admission -OR- $100 premium admission (includes a custom gift)
Wines at auction will include a 2005 Chateau de Beaucasterl Chateauneuf du Pape, a 2000 Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron (Bordeaux), a 2006 La Spinetta Barbaresco Vürsù Vigneto Gallina and at least three others. Don’t miss out!
We’re welcoming visitors to the museum free of charge on the morning of April 17th to celebrate the groundbreaking of MSU’s Gianforte Hall. Come one, come all!
This smart, lovable home robot was made by Mayfield Robotics in Redwood City, California. But don't be fooled by the cute package: Kuri is powered by serious hardware! Roboticist Tori Fujinami will be on hand to share her experience designing this adorable home companion.
This is a free event and all are welcome. Bring your family, friends, and coworkers for a fun evening at the museum!
Join us for an evening at the museum as we feature artifacts recently pulled from our archives. That’s right - we actually have thousands of artifacts not reguarly on display, and here’s your chance to catch a glimpse of some of them.
Stop by after work or school to enjoy this fun event and light refreshments. Bring your family, friends, and coworkers for this FREE OPEN HOUSE!
Did you know that ACRM has thousands of artifacts in our collection - that aren’t even on display?
Join us on June 27th as we unveil an exciting new collection of artifacts that have just arrived at the museum! You won’t want to miss this sneak peek at some truly unique and historic items. Bring your family, friends, and coworkers for this FREE OPEN HOUSE!
Here’s a preview of one of the artifacts we’ll be debuting at the event!
Teachers, administrators, paraeducators, and school support staff are invited to visit the museum with their families on April 22 and 23 for free admission and 10% off in the museum gift shop.
Did you know that ACRM has thousands of artifacts in our collection - that aren’t even on display?
Join us on March 28th for Secrets from the Archives, a FREE OPEN HOUSE! Find out more about this gem of a museum, and discover the benefits of membership! Enjoy a personal tour, light refreshments, and hands-on activities. Bring your family, friends, and coworkers for a fun evening at our museum!
Special guest Marla Goodman will offer hands-on demonstrations of the D-Lev, a new digital hybrid Theremin. Designed by American telecom engineer Eric Wallin, the D-Lev uses FPGA technology, Wallin’s Hive soft processor core, and other digital innovations to offer precision and versatility both to casual Theremin enthusiasts and the world’s top Theremin musicians. Goodman, whom Wallin described as “a key member of the D-Lev project,” has studied Theremin history and technique for 10 years, and is one of about 20 D-Lev Theremin users worldwide.
Our pop-up exhibit in the beautiful Norm Asbjornsen College of Engineering on the Montana State University campus has been extended! We’re highlighting the inspiring work of women in the STEM fields, with the help of our friends at the IF/THEN Initiative and the Association of Science and Technology Centers. IF she can see it, THEN she can be it! On view through March, just outside the entrance to Inspiration Hall.
We’re celebrating Small Business Saturday by extending 10% off on all Gift Shop purchases. Come find the perfect gift for the computer guru, science lover, or curious mind on your list!
Did you know that ACRM is the oldest continuously operating computer museum in the world?
Join us on November 15th for MORE Secrets from the Archives to get a glimpse at some rarely-seen artifacts from the museum’s wide-ranging collection.
This is a FREE event for museum members, and for anyone interested in learning more about the museum. All are welcome, so stop by for a tour, see never-before-displayed artifacts, and show your support for ACRM.
The 20th Stibitz-Wilson Awards are returning to Bozeman! After a three-year hiatus, ACRM will once again be honoring luminaries in the fields of computer science and biodiversity whose groundbreaking work is contributing to our understanding of the relationship between humanity and technology.
The Stibitz-Wilson Honorees are:
Paula Apsell, whose influential career in public media and science journalism includes 33 years at the helm of PBS's NOVA, the most popular science series on American television;
J. Craig Venter, PhD, widely regarded as a leading scientist of the 21st century for his invaluable contributions to genomic research;
and via video, Steve Wozniak, whose foundational work at Apple in the 1970s and 1980s places him at the forefront of the personal computer revolution.
Did you know that ACRM is the oldest continuously operating computer museum in the world?
Join us on June 7th for Secrets from the Archives to find out more about this gem of a museum, and discover the benefits of membership!
This FREE OPEN HOUSE is for members and anyone interested in membership! Enjoy a personal tour, light refreshments, and a prize drawing. Bring your family, friends, and coworkers for a fun evening at our museum!
Visit ACRM for FREE on Museum Day! Join us for this one-day event celebrating our nation’s museums and hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country will provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. Participants are allowed to download one ticket per email address. The ticket provides free general admission on Saturday, September 18, 2021, for two people.
Artificial Intelligence is one of the fastest-growing and least-understood technologies around. It seems to inspire both fear and hope in equal measure - and yet we interact with AI every day, at work and at home, whether we know it or not. So what, exactly, is Artificial Intelligence? Where are we encountering it in our daily lives? Can this transformative technology help us be healthier, connected, and more productive? And what are the potential pitfalls?
Happy Birthday, ENIAC! The world’s first electronic, programmable, general purpose computer turns 75 today. Enjoy this video tour of our ENIAC artifacts.
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