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  Purdue University's Computer Science Department was established in 1962 and was one of the first computer science departments in the United States. It was founded as part of the School of Electrical Engineering, with the goal of preparing students for careers in the rapidly-expanding field of computer technology. In the early years of the department, the curriculum focused on preparing students for careers in areas such as computer programming, computer hardware design, and computer systems analysis. Over time, the department has evolved to include a wide range of research areas, including artificial intelligence, computer graphics, databases, software engineering, and more. Today, the Purdue Computer Science Department is a well-respected institution that is known for producing highly-qualified graduates who go on to pursue successful careers in industry and academia. It is also home to a number of distinguished faculty members and researchers who are at the forefront of their f...

  Here are the tech events that took place in January. Please note, this is not an exhaustive list of all the events. January 3, 2018: The first consumer-grade quantum computer, the IBM Q System One, is unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). January 4, 2018: Qualcomm announces the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, a mobile processor for smartphones and other devices. January 4, 2012: The first Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) phone, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, is announced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). January 5, 2011: Steve Jobs unveils the iPad 2 at a press event in San Francisco. January 5, 2015: Intel announces the Intel Atom x3, a line of mobile processors for smartphones and tablets. January 6, 2016: Samsung announces the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. January 6, 2017: LG announces the LG G6, a smartphone with a 5.7-inch display and a wide...