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CHM Lecture: In Conversation with Boris Cherny, Creator of Claude Code
by Dag Spicer 19 Sep '26

19 Sep '26

Hello SIGCIS Friends! Another great history of computing lecture coming up this week: ** In Conversation with Boris Cherny, Creator of Claude Code ** ** Wed Sep 23 @ 7:00 p.m. PDT (GMT -7) ** Event Description: "What does it take to help shape one of the most consequential revolutions in tech history? Join Boris Cherny, creator and head of Claude Code at Anthropic, for a wide-ranging conversation about the past, present, and future of artificial intelligence. From the challenges of building models like Claude to the possibilities ahead, Cherny will offer an insider’s perspective on a technology rapidly transforming our world.” In-person attendance is SOLD OUT but the STREAMING OPTION is FREE and registration is available HERE: <https://computerhistory.org/events/in-conversation-with-boris-cherny-creato…> [2026-09-BorisCherny-web.png] In Conversation with Boris Cherny, Creator of Claude Code<https://computerhistory.org/events/in-conversation-with-boris-cherny-creato…> computerhistory.org<https://computerhistory.org/events/in-conversation-with-boris-cherny-creato…> Hope to see you there! Dag ----- Dag Spicer Senior Curator Computer History Museum Editorial Board, IEEE Annals of the History of Computing ACM History Committee 1401 N. Shoreline Blvd. Mountain View CA 94043 “History is a vast early warning system.” — Norman Cousins, American journalist (1915-1990). Join our Mailing List here: https://info.computerhistory.org/subscribe

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Assistant/Associate Professor, History of Artificial Intelligence :: Rice University, School of Humanities & Arts, HISTORY
by Marcie Newton 19 Sep '26

19 Sep '26

Assistant/Associate Professor, History of Artificial Intelligence Rice University: School of Humanities and Arts: History Location Houston, Texas Open Date Sep 18, 2026 Description The Department of History in the School of Humanities and Arts at Rice University in Houston, Texas, seeks applicants for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor in the history of artificial intelligence, broadly conceived. A PhD or equivalent degree in History or a closely related field is required by the time of appointment. The area of geographical specialization is open. The appointment will begin on July 1, 2027. We seek applicants from any sub-field of history and welcome all historical methodologies and approaches, such as social, cultural, intellectual, political, economic, business histories, the history of war, and the history of science, amongst others. The successful candidate will be expected to teach and advise students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Rice University has a semester-based teaching schedule with a 2-2 teaching load. The University expects faculty members to maintain an active program of scholarly research and publication and to contribute service to the Department, University, and profession. This position will complement the Department of History’s strengths and course offerings at the graduate and undergraduate levels. The successful candidate will join a growing cluster of scholars of AI across the university, reflecting Rice’s broad strategic investment in becoming a global leader in Responsible AI. In particular, the successful candidate will have opportunities for close intellectual collaboration and shared programming with a concurrent hire in the Department of Anthropology focused on the Social and Cultural Dimensions of AI. The candidate will also build bridges between History and interdisciplinary initiatives at Rice, including the Ken Kennedy Institute, Data Sciences, the Medical Humanities Program, the Science and Technology Studies Program, Environmental Studies, and the Baker Institute for Public Policy. Applicants will be evaluated based on the following criteria: demonstrated excellence in historical research; clear evidence of teaching effectiveness at the university level; and ability to mentor and teach a diverse student body. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Application materials must be submitted online via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/193599 and must include: 1. A letter of application summarizing research and teaching qualifications 2. A current curriculum vitae 3. A research statement 4. Evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as course evaluations, syllabi, or a teaching statement) 5. An article-length writing sample 6. Contact information for three professional references For further information or questions, contact Dr. Caleb McDaniel<mailto:wcm1@rice.edu>, Department Chair. General information about the Department of History can be found at https://history.rice.edu<https://history.rice.edu/>. Rice University is a private, comprehensive research university located in the heart of Houston’s dynamic museum district and adjacent to the Texas Medical Center. Rice University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees across eight schools and has a student body of over 4,800 undergraduates and a nearly equal number of graduate students. The fourth largest and most diverse city in the United States, Houston provides an opportunity for scholars to collaborate with area universities, museums, and civic organizations, and to engage with the broader metropolitan community. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with commitment to diversity at all levels, and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. Rice Mission and Values: Mission and Values | Rice University<https://www.rice.edu/mission-values#xd_co_f=NzhlYjAxZjUtZDM4Yi00N2VkLTkwODA…>

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Fwd: Open curator position at the Computer History Museum
by DCBROCK 17 Sep '26

17 Sep '26

> Begin forwarded message: > > From: DCBROCK <dcb(a)dcbrock.net> > Subject: Open curator position at the Computer History Museum > Date: September 17, 2026 at 10:01:40 AM EDT > To: members(a)sigcis.org > > There is an open curator position at the Computer History Museum. > > I super encourage people on this list, or colleagues of people on this list, to apply! > > https://computerhistory.org/jobs/curator/ > +++++++++++++++ > David C. Brock > dcb(a)dcbrock.net > 40 Russell Street, Greenfield, MA 01301 > Mobile: 413-522-3578 > Pronouns: he, him, his > > > > >

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AI & History Conference
by Dag Spicer 08 Sep '26

08 Sep '26

Hello SIGCIS Friends! Thought you might find this of interest. Hybrid -- “A Select Number of Sessions Will be Streamed Online.” Free to attend. See you there! Dag "This is not simply a conference about adopting the latest AI tools. It is an opportunity to think critically about the growing role of artificial intelligence and computational methods in historical research, teaching, archives, and the discipline." [American Historical Association | Everything Has A History.jpeg]<https://historians.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT00NzU4MjQwJnA9MSZ1PTM5Mzg1MDM3My…> You‘re Invited: AI and History Conference 2026 What does AI mean for historians, and what does it mean for the historical discipline? Johns Hopkins University and the American Historical Association invite historians, educators, graduate students, archivists, and others interested in historical practice to join us October 15–16 in Baltimore for the AI and History Conference 2026<https://historians.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT00NzU4MjQwJnA9MSZ1PTM5Mzg1MDM3My…>. Visit the Conference Website<https://historians.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT00NzU4MjQwJnA9MSZ1PTM5Mzg1MDM3My…> This is not simply a conference about adopting the latest AI tools. It is an opportunity to think critically about the growing role of artificial intelligence and computational methods in historical research, teaching, archives, and the discipline. What can these methods make possible? Where do they fall short? How do historians evaluate AI-generated results against historical evidence? What new methodological, ethical, pedagogical, and professional questions do these technologies raise? And how do we ensure that computational approaches are rigorous, sustainable, and grounded in historical practice? The conference brings together historians working at different levels of engagement with computational methods, from those just beginning to explore these approaches to scholars already incorporating them into their research. Sessions will address topics including AI and archival research, text mining, OCR, spatial and network analysis, teaching with AI, evidentiary standards, copyright and intellectual property, graduate training, publishing, and the future of computational history. Whether your views on AI are enthusiastic, skeptical, or curious, whether you are already using AI or simply trying to understand what it means for our discipline, there is a place for you in this conversation. The goal of this event is not to tell historians what to think about AI. It is to give historians the opportunity to think together and to shape what comes next for the discipline. A select number of sessions will be streamed online, with access details provided closer to the conference. Online-only registration is free for all registration categories. Register Now<https://historians.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT00NzU4MjQwJnA9MSZ1PTM5Mzg1MDM3My…> American Historical Association 400 A St. SE Washington, DC 20003 [bluesky.png]<https://historians.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT00NzU4MjQwJnA9MSZ1PTM5Mzg1MDM3My…> [facebook.png]<https://historians.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT00NzU4MjQwJnA9MSZ1PTM5Mzg1MDM3My…> [linkedin.png]<https://historians.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT00NzU4MjQwJnA9MSZ1PTM5Mzg1MDM3My…> [youtube.png]<https://historians.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT00NzU4MjQwJnA9MSZ1PTM5Mzg1MDM3My…> [instagram.png]<https://historians.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT00NzU4MjQwJnA9MSZ1PTM5Mzg1MDM3My…> [Higher Logic.png]<https://historians.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT00NzU4MjQwJnA9MSZ1PTM5Mzg1MDM3My…>

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