Adding the Keystone (1978–1987)

The first period of computing at Georgia Tech (1947–1978) was one of slowly increasing use of computers for instrumental use and the start of academic computing, specifically in information science and eventually computer science. As forward-looking, research-grounded, and appropriate as the initial focus of the school under Slamecka was, it was missing a critical component—strength in computer science—the keystone of all computing-related topics.