Featured Exhibit
Tours

Virtual Museum exhibits are a collection of experiences, some web-based, some not. Two of our major exhibits are currently under development—the CRISP Exhibit, part of the Mechanisms of Learning Module, and the MIDAC Exhibit, part of the Mind & Machine Module.

Ann Arbor Walking Tour

Coming Soon

Download our map and see sights of IT significance around campus.

Other Tour Options

Coming Soon

Virtual "tours" will include stops at websites, places, and object collections. If you have ideas for tours, post them on the Wiki, or contact us.

Mind & machine
Mechanisms of Learning
Communication & Collaboration

MIDAC Exhibit

Under Construction

In 1951, the Willow Run Research Center at the University's Engineering Research Institute began development of a machine to assist with "the solution of certain complex military problems."

New Exhibits?

Module Wiki

If you have ideas for new exhibits in the Mind & Machine Module. Post them on the Wiki, or contact us.

 

CRISP Exhibit

Under Construction

Students in Professor Bernard Galler's CSS 673 course conceived of a computer system that would allow them to register for courses, ending the confusion and paperwork associated with analog registration.

New Exhibits?

Module Wikis

If you have ideas for new exhibits in the Mechanisms of Learning Module. Post them on the Wiki, or contact us.

 

MTS Exhibit

Researching

In 1967, staff member Michael Alexander developed a timesharing system for the University's central mainframe. It sprouted communication capabilities and several convenient applications.

New Exhibits?

Module Wiki

If you have ideas for new exhibits in the Communication & Collaboration Module. Post them on the Wiki, or contact us.

 

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