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Feb. 2: 1972: Chemists automate molecular drawings with computers
Computers brought the power of automation and data processing to the field of chemistry, beginning with simple tools for drawing molecules. “Perspective Drawings of Molecules Produced on Plotter Tied to...
Dec. 20, 1972: UCLA student automates carpool system
An early computer-based ridesharing system made UCLA students’ commutes more convenient. “Car Pool Decongests UCLA Parking Lots” published in Computerworld Volume 6, Issue 51 on December 20, 1972 Ridesharing apps...
Sept. 17, 1969: School bus route planning optimized by computer program
Using an IBM computer and a vehicle scheduling program, a New Jersey school district optimized their school bus route planning. “Student School Bus Scheduling Speeded Through Computerized Vehicle Program” published...
April 2, 1969: Michigan schools pioneer computerized attendance tracking
An early form of computerized attendance tracking facilitated early interventions and improved outcomes for at-risk students. “Attendance Data Input by Card Dialers Helps School Monitor 63,000 Students” published in Computerworld...
Feb. 2, 1972: MIT's Project INTREX introduces computers to the library
A series of experiments in computerized information retrieval transformed one of MIT’s libraries. “MIT Gets Grant for DP Library” published in Computerworld Volume 6, Issue 3 on January 19, 1972...
Sept. 17, 1969: Business recovers quickly after hurricane thanks to magnetic tape storage
Magnetic tape patterns replaced paper patterns at a Mississippi factory, allowing for a quick recovery after Hurricane Camille. “Computerization Helps Firm Recover from Hurricane” published in Computerworld Volume 3, Issue...
July 9, 1969: Computers lower cost and increase accuracy of eye exam
One of today’s most standard eye exam procedures, a visual field test, was transformed with the aid of computers and data processing. “Newest Eye Disease Detection Method Uses System Which...
Jan. 15, 1969: Automated manufacturing transforms how post office box keys are made
A simple key production pipeline was automated, similar to how keys are replicated today. “Computerized Key Cutter Ordered by Post Office” published in Computerworld Volume 3, Issue 2 on January...
July 9, 1969: ACM hosts inaugural "Computer Music and Art Festival"
For the first time, computer-generated music and art was featured at one of the largest computer conferences in the world. “Computer Arts Festival Planned” published in Computerworld Volume 3, Issue...
Jan. 29, 1969: North Carolina installs computer system to track legislative bills
Computerizing the bill-tracking process in the North Carolina legislature saved time and enabled new connections with the media and academic researchers. “System to Help Legislature Monitor Progress of Bills” published...