Program on Teaching Innovation

Innovation and Economic Growth: Lessons from the Story of ENIAC

March 9, 2009

Rocco L. Martino

The development of the entire computer industry was a significant innovation. It was centered about Philadelphia with the creation of ENIAC. In a very short time, the computer became the catalyst for the largest increase of international wealth in history. How did this come about? What lessons can be carried forward into the future as America, and the world, struggles to find ways to reignite the growth cycle.

Dr. Rocco L. Martino’s career spanned the creation and growth of the computer and information industry as we know it today. He knew and worked with many of the early pioneers of the computer industry, and himself created many systems in use today, most especially in astrophysics, system security, computer languages, instant mobile communication, and international commerce and finance.

For information about FPRI’s program on Teaching Innovation, visit www.fpri.org/education/innovation.

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