Rochester-Avon Historical Society will present “The Father of Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence” on October 7 at 7:00 p.m. at Rochester Hills Public Library as a part of the Smart Towns program series. Oakland University professor, Frank Cardimen, will discuss the life and genius of Alan Turing, the mathematician who broke the German Enigma Machine during World War II, and his impact on today’s technological revolution. Smart Towns is a lifelong learning program for everyone … [Read more...]
Robotics in Gynecological Surgery
September 23, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Smart Towns hosts Dr. Douglas Pugmire, D.O. on Thursday, September 30 at 7:00 p.m. at Rochester Hills Public Library to review of how advanced robotic technology is used to treat gynecological diseases. Over the last 15 years, over 75% of all gynecological-related surgery has transitioned to robotics. Dr. Pugmire is board-certified in gynecological oncology and Ob/Gyn. He is the director of robotics surgery and Chief of the Ob/Gyn Department at Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital … [Read more...]
Life History Narratives of Detroit Auto Workers in the 1950s
September 14, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Smart Towns presents “Life History Narratives of Detroit Auto Workers in the 1950s” with Daniel Clark, September 23 Smart Towns host Oakland University history professor Daniel Clark on Thursday, September 23, at 7:00 p.m. at Rochester Hills Public Library. Clark will discuss the lives of 1950s Detroit autoworkers and their resilience during a time of economic and job insecurity. Clark's first book, Like Night and Day: Unionization in a Southern Mill Town, explored what … [Read more...]
Rochester Hills Museum Presents Smart Towns Agent of Change
August 24, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Smart Towns – Agent of Change: William Austin Burt Tuesday, September 11 7:00 p.m. Museum Members Free; Non-Members $5 Smart Towns is a lifelong learning program for everyone in the community, led by educational, non-profit organizations including the Rochester Hills Museum. Smart Towns’ “partners” work together to provide a unique series of programs exploring one period in history for one year. The theme for 2018 is Agents of Change. Imagine a world without the discovery of iron ore … [Read more...]
Smart Towns and the Gilded Age at the Rochester Hills Museum
September 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Smart Towns: Silver Spoons and Golden Spikes – Railroads & Depots in the Gilded Age Smart Towns is a lifelong learning program for everyone in the community, led by educational, non-profit organizations including the Rochester Hills Museum. Smart Town “partners” work together to provide a unique series of programs exploring one period in history for one year. The theme for 2017 is The Gilded Age in America: 1870 – 1900. Jackie Hoist, AIA, and Ron Campbell, AIA, provide a look at the … [Read more...]
