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Computer History Museum: Taiwan Rising - The Origins of a High-Tech Industry

  • Tue, November 04, 2025
  • 5:30 PM - 8:20 PM
  • Computer History Museum | 1401 N Shoreline Blvd. Mountain View, CA 94043
Join your fellow Cornellians for this free event showcasing two Cornellians:


Professor Honghong Tinn (Cornell Ph.D.’12) will discuss:

“How did Taiwan ascend to such great heights in high-tech manufacturing? Honghong Tinn, author of Island Tinkerers, shares the fascinating history of how hobbyists and enthusiasts in Taiwan helped transform the country through innovative and creative computer use.”

moderated by fellow Cornellian Hansen Hsu (Cornell Ph.D. '15), a curator at the Computer History Museum.

REGISTRATION

More details and register for this free event here:

https://computerhistory.org/events/taiwan-rising/

CHM members are welcome for a free reception starting at 6:00 PM. Annual membership starts at only $15/year ( https://computerhistory.org/membership/ )

AGENDA

5:30 PM - Member Reception Check-in Opens

6:00 PM - Member Reception

7:00 PM - Program

8:20 PM - Book Signing


Don’t forget to wear Cornell red to meet your fellow Cornellians!

LOCATION

Computer History Museum

1401 N Shoreline Blvd.

Mountain View, CA 94043

Questions? Contact John Lin '93

Join Cornell NorCal here, and donate here. Cornell NorCal is a 501(c)(3) non-profit alumni club that receives no funding from Cornell University.

Event proceeds go toward overhead costs and supporting newly admitted students from the SF Bay Area. 

By registering for and/or participating in this event, you agree that you will adhere to the Cornell University guidelines in regard to COVID-19. Stay informed at covid.cornell.edu. If you are sick or showing symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home. Cornell University is not liable in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak. Attendees will participate at their own risk.



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