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Saturday, April 13 from 3PM to 5PM
Join us for a compelling roundtable discussion on Interactive Audio, Video Games and Controllers for Microcomputers during the 1970’s, 80’s and 90’s, featuring a panel of distinguished speakers:
- Moderator: Dr. Rebecca Mercuri A renowned computer scientist specializing in electronic voting security. Founded Notable Software in ’81, she’s pivotal for the “Mercuri method” in voting.
- Joyce Weisbecker Joyce Weisbecker was the first independent video game developer and has worked as an actuary and as a radar systems engineer. Joyce continues to enjoy solving small yet challenging problems infusing video games with dramatic tension.
- Rebecca “Burger Becky” Heineman Video game pioneer Rebecca “Burger Becky” Heineman, known for programming and design, co-founded Interplay. Winning the 1980 Space Invaders Championship launched her career.
We are in the process of finalizing the moderator for this discussion. Please stay tuned for updates. The selected moderator will guide our esteemed panel through a series of thought-provoking questions and topics, ensuring a dynamic and informative discussion.
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