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Start Over Collection Indiana University Oral History Archive, 1991-1998 Creator Kraemer, Peter Subjects computers

Prosser, Franklin April 15, 1996 April 17, 1996

Born July 4, 1935 in Atlanta, GA, Franklin Prosser arrived in Bloomington as a post-doctoral student in the Chemistry Department under Professor Harrison Shull. Prosser was involved in the development of the IU Computing Center and the Department of Computer Science where he served as Director of Education. In this interview he discusses the development of the curriculum for the Department of Computer Science and the struggles to have the program recognized and accepted by other departments. Also, he discusses the process of tenure in the Department of Computer Science and shares his thoughts on the ethics of emerging technologies.

  1. Indiana University, Center for Documentary Research and Practice
  2. Indiana University Oral History Archive, 1991-1998