A lecture by Henry Lowood, Curator for the History of Science/Technology Collections, Stanford University Libraries. He will be introduced by Ed Feigenbaum, Kumagai Professor in the School of Engineering, Emeritus.
Is Stanford the engine that keeps Silicon Valley running? If so, in what sense did its spirit of innovation, management styles, and entrepreneurial spirit all have roots on campus? A close look at the history of this relationship can tell us more about what Stanford has meant for Silicon Valley — and what the Valley has meant for Stanford.