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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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William J. Kenan Endowed Chair Tenured Professor in Media Industries and Digital Technologies
by Carlin Wing 24 Aug '26

24 Aug '26

Dear all, I am pleased to share that Intercollegiate Media Studies at the Claremont Colleges is conducting a search for a senior colleague with a research focus in media industries and digital technologies. The position will be housed at Scripps College but will have a strong intercollegiate focus. You can find a full description of the position linked here <https://www.scrippscollege.edu/hr/faculty/william-j-kenan-endowed-chair-ten…> . We welcome applications from candidates who are currently at the ranks of full or advanced associate. Review of applications will begin Sept 25 and continue until the position is filled. Please feel free to reach out with questions if you are considering applying. All my best, Carlin Wing Associate Professor of Media Studies Scripps College

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CHSTM Computing Working Group (Sep 10)
by Kye Palider 23 Aug '26

23 Aug '26

Dear all, I am pleased to share that the Consortium for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine (CHSTM) is hosting a new working group this year on the history of computing. It is a place to share your research and engage in discussion on the history of computing. All meetings are online and occur monthly on every second Thursday at 12:00-13:30 EDT (EST after daylight savings). The working group is open to all scholars from graduate students to faculty, as well as those working in computing-related disciplines. We have our first meeting scheduled for Sep 10 at 12:00-13:30 EDT where Honghong Tinn will present her Island Tinkerers: Innovation and Transformation in the Making of Taiwan's Computing Industry (MIT Press, 2025), with a focus on Chapter 10. We are excited and grateful to have such a piece for our inaugural meeting, as it will engage many themes that we intend to explore at the working group, such as global histories of computing, a grassroots historiography, and hobbyist cultures. To join, please follow this two-step process: 1. Register an account at CHSTM: https://www.chstm.org/user/register 2. Click request membership on the computing working group page: https://www.chstm.org/group/history-computing You may also find more information about the working group on its page (the second link above) where we will post meeting information as it becomes available (more to come soon). To submit your work for an upcoming meeting, please either email me at <kye.palider(a)mail.utoronto.ca>, send a message to conveners via the computing working group page -> Membership -> Email group conveners, or submit through the CHSTM's call for paper proposals<https://www.chstm.org/news/call-working-group-papers-2026-2027> (where you may submit to multiple working groups for consideration). We welcome research at any stage of development. Lastly, please spread the word about the working group to any interested parties. We are a growing community and welcome not just historians of computing, but those working on modern computing and society, those working in the computing industry, or simply anyone with an interest in computing! All my best, Kye Palider On behalf of the conveners

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CHM Lecture: AI Chips & The Silicon Gold Rush
by Dag Spicer 19 Aug '26

19 Aug '26

Hello SIGCIS Friends, Lecture at the Computer History Museum next week — August 27, 2026. 7:00 p.m. Pacific time. Topic: "The Silicon Gold Rush: How AI is Driving the Development of New Chips.” Panel discussion with: Bill Dally, Chief Scientist, NVIDIA. Norm Jouppi, Google Fellow. Dave Patterson, (Moderator), 2007 CHM Fellow and Pardee Professor of Computer Science Emeritus at UC Berkeley. Description: AI chips are the new frontier of computing: companies once known only for software—Google, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft—are now designing their own silicon to gain efficiency, control costs, and optimize large-scale model training and inference. The implications extend far beyond technology. These in-house chips influence global data-center architectures, supply-chain strategy, and national competitiveness in a field now seen as geopolitically essential. The resulting competition influences global datacenter design, supply chains, and national strategies, marking a major new chapter in the evolution of advanced computing and AI. In-person attendance is SOLD OUT but ONLINE streaming is still available here: <https://computerhistory.org/events/the-silicon-gold-rush/> [chm_live_gold-rush_chm_website-blank_924x551.jpg] The Silicon Gold Rush<https://computerhistory.org/events/the-silicon-gold-rush/> computerhistory.org<https://computerhistory.org/events/the-silicon-gold-rush/> Enjoy! 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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CFP: Deterritorializing Artificial Intelligence: East Asia as Method
by Gao, Xinyue 13 Aug '26

13 Aug '26

Dear SIGCIS members, I am writing to share the CFP for “Deterritorializing Artificial Intelligence: East Asia as Method,” a two-day symposium to be held at Washington University in St. Louis on February 12–13, 2027. The symposium rethinks the history and present of artificial intelligence beyond US-centered narratives, exploring how AI has been imagined, translated, built, and contested through transpacific circulations of knowledge, labor, capital, and infrastructure. We invite interdisciplinary perspectives on the histories, politics, media cultures, and alternative theories of intelligence and automation that emerge when East Asia is placed at the center of the conversation. Selected participants will receive travel support, three nights of accommodation, and meals. Abstracts of approximately 300 words are due by September 1, 2026, and may be sent to eastasia-ai(a)wustl.edu<mailto:eastasia-ai@wustl.edu>. The full CFP is available on H-Net here: https://networks.h-net.org/group/announcements/20153172/call-papers-deterri… Please feel free to share this announcement with colleagues, students, and others who may be interested. Best, Xinyue Gao Ph.D. Candidate, Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures Washington University in St. Louis

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FW: A referral question on Soviet humanities-computing archives
by thomas.haigh＠gmail.com 02 Aug '26

02 Aug '26

Received this query, but do not recall seeing anything about the history of Soviet humanities computing. If you have any leads, please respond directly to Василий Глущенко <admiral.vasily(a)gmail.com> Tom Thomas Haigh Professor & Chair, UWM History Department Chair, IEEE Computer Society History Committee Director, ACM History Committee Turing Awards Project See more at www.tomandmaria.com/Tom -----Original Message----- From: Василий Глущенко <admiral.vasily(a)gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 27, 2026 4:37 PM To: thomas.haigh(a)gmail.com Subject: A referral question on Soviet humanities-computing archives Dear Professor Haigh, My name is Vasiliy Glushchenko. I am a historian completing a Candidate of Sciences dissertation at the Institute of World History of the Russian Academy of Sciences on the history of the digitisation of ancient Greek and Latin texts from the 1940s to the present. I also work as a programmer at the Ivannikov Institute for System Programming of the Russian Academy of Sciences. I am trying to locate archival or oral-history evidence for a narrow but persistent gap in the history of computing: Soviet and Eastern European computing centres and information projects that supported libraries, bibliographic retrieval, linguistics, text corpora, or humanities institutes. The existing literature has given me a strong starting point for general Soviet computing and projects such as OGAS. What remains difficult to identify are the people and records documenting the institutional space between Academy of Sciences computing centres, scientific-information organisations such as VINITI or INION, and early work with machine-readable texts. Could you recommend one or two historians, oral-history collections, or archival fonds in which this overlap has been studied or documented? A single person or collection would be enough. I am not looking for a general introduction to Soviet computing, but for a concrete route into the history of text-oriented and humanities-related applications. If this question falls outside your immediate work, a referral to someone within the SIGCIS, IEEE history, or Computer History Museum communities would already be extremely valuable. Best wishes, Vasiliy Glushchenko Institute of World History, Russian Academy of Sciences Ivannikov Institute for System Programming, Russian Academy of Sciences

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Fwd: Open curator position at Computer History Museum
by DCBROCK 29 Jul '26

29 Jul '26

> > >> Begin forwarded message: >> >> From: DCBROCK <dcb(a)dcbrock.net> >> Subject: Open curator position at Computer History Museum >> Date: July 29, 2026 at 11:36:18 AM EDT >> To: members(a)sigcis.org >> >> We have an open position for a curator at the Computer History Museum. >> >> I hope that people from our SIGCIS community will consider applying. >> >> Please do share with anyone who you think might be a great fit! >> >> https://computerhistory.org/jobs/curator/ >> >> Application instructions in the listing. >> >> Best wishes, >> >> David >> >> +++++++++++++++ >> 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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