VU History: The Retro-Computing Revolution

The exhibit, originally on display at the Science and Engineering Library, can now be viewed in the Department of Computer Science in the Sony Building on campus.

Jaylan Sims

Graphic of a globe, campus building and the words “VU History: with Jaylan Sims.” (Hustler Multimedia/Jaylan Sims)

By Jaylan Sims, Podcasts Director

Jan 19, 2024

Based in the early 1970s, VU History host, Jaylan Sims, travels to the year 2022 with his knucklehead friend, “Fred.” Their mission is to look at the timeline of computer technology using a former Stevenson Library exhibit that uncovers how the progression of technology is tied closely with the advancement of education and online communication.

Pictures of the former Stevenson Library “Retrocomputing” exhibit. (Photo courtesy of Vanderbilt University Libraries)

*On October 31st, 2024, VU History’s ” The Retrocomputing Revolution,” won 1st place in the CMA pinnacle’s “Best Podcast” category.

About the Contributor

Jaylan Sims, Podcasts Editor

Jaylan Sims ('26) is from Chattanooga, Tenn., majoring in communication studies and communication of science and technology with a minor in Jewish studies in the College of Arts & Science. When not working for The Hustler, you can catch Jaylan aimlessly roaming around campus. He can be reached at [email protected]

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