Computer Museum Stuttgart receives Klaus-Schira medal for services in computer science history

Computer Museum Stuttgart receives Klaus-Schira medal for services in computer science history

The computer museum of the University of Stuttgart was awarded the Klaus-Schira medal. This award, which is awarded by the Society for Informatics e.V. in conjunction with the Klaus Tschira Foundation, honors the museum's significant contribution to the preservation and mediation of the history of computer science. The successful work of the team is particularly emphasized, which has been restored and functional. The award will be presented at the Computer Science Festival in Wiesbaden on September 25, 2024.

The computer museum is not only a place where historical technologies are exhibited, but also plays an important role in education and science communication. The award is recognition for the innovative imparting of computer science content and helps to promote public understanding of the role of computer science in modern society. Historically, computer science in Stuttgart has played a central role since the 1960s; The city is known as a location for numerous companies and research institutions that have contributed significantly to the development of this discipline.

The computer museum is one of the few of its kind in Germany, which both aims to maintain historical technologies and to play an active role in education for different age groups. At a time when digital skills are becoming increasingly important, the team's commitment to Klemens Krause and Christian Corti should be emphasized. Your work promotes interest in computer science and helps to convey the fascination for technical developments.

The following table gives an overview of some key data on the history of computer science in Stuttgart:

Source: Society for Informatik e.V./OTS