The San Antonio Museum of Science & Technology
Life Members of San Antonio
This event is the February Meeting of the Life Members Chapter of San Antonio. It is a joint meeting held with the IEEE Com/SP Chapter of San Antonio.
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- Date: 16 Feb 2017
- Time: 05:30 PM UTC to 07:00 PM UTC
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- Lion & Rose English Pub, 842 NW Loop 410 (Park North)
- San Antonio, Texas
- United States 78216
- Room Number: The Dungeon
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- Co-sponsored by Com19/SP01 (San Antonio)
Speakers
David Monroe, SAMSAT Board Chair & CEO of E-Watch Corp.
The San Antonio Museum of Science & Technology
San Antonio has been the site of many technical and scientific developments ranging from microprocessors to communications to medical devices and space technology but there has not been any facility or museum to highlight these achievements. In fact, San Antonio is the only large city in the US that does not have a museum of Science & Technology. Now plans are underway to build the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology (SAMSAT) including exhibit areas, meeting facilities, STEM activity areas, etc. The initial exhibits of the Museum will be from a collection of items assembled by David Monroe, SAMSAT Board Chair.
The program will include a description of some of the unique artifacts that David has collected over the years and an overview of his vision for a Science and Technology Museum in San Antonio. Since SAMSAT is just getting started, there will be a need for volunteers with technical ability to plan, refurbish and develop exhibits and activities. David will discuss opportunities for IEEE Life Members to become involved in these activities.
Biography:
David Monroe began his career as an intern at Datapoint Corporation, working on the team responsible for developing the first microprocessor chip. While at Datapoint, he began collecting very early electrical, communication and computer devices and systems. He was vice-president for R&D at Datapoint, holds over 40 patents and has been involved in several technology startup companies. He is presently CEO of E-Watch, a security software company. Over the years David has continued collecting vintage electrical, communication and computer devices and now has an outstanding collection, including many unique items related to technology development in San Antonio. This collection forms the initial nucleus of the SAMSAT exhibits. |
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Address:216 Ivy Ln, , San Antonio, United States, 78209
David Monroe, SAMSAT Board Chair & CEO of E-Watch Corp.
The San Antonio Museum of Science & Technology
Biography:
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Address:San Antonio, United States
Agenda
11:30 Announcements
12:00 Speaker Introduction
1:00 Adjourn