Heather Cox Richardson and 250 to 250: An Wang, Narrated by Representative Lori Trahan
United States Representative Lori Trahan of Massachusetts is the granddaughter of immigrants who became the first in her family to graduate from college before embarking on a distinguished career that culminated in her election to Congress in 2018. Representative Trahan recounts the life of An Wang 王安, the Chinese American computer engineer who invented magnetic core memory and embraced an ethic of philanthropy.
An Wang was an engineer, inventor, and business leader.
- He was born in China.
- He studied electrical engineering and later earned a doctorate from Harvard University.
- Wang invented magnetic core memory for computers.
- His invention helped make modern computers possible.
- In 1955, he sold his invention to IBM.
He started his own computer company, Wang Laboratories.
- His company made calculators, word processors, and early computers.
- Wang's business created many jobs in Massachusetts.
- He gave money to schools, cultural programs, and community projects.
- Michael Dukakis praised Wang's achievements.
- Many people saw An Wang as an example of the American Dream.
- His inventions and generosity helped improve the lives of many people.
POP Interview and Civics Quiz:
- N-400 Part 7:01 Where have you worked and/or attended school (full-time or part-time) during the last 5 years?
- USCIS 100:11. What is the economic system in the United States?*
- USCIS 128:118. Name one example of an American innovation.
Family Fun:
- Computer History Museum: Activities and Resources
- The Tech: Lessons and Activities
- usedandelion: Historical Record of Chinese Americans: Chinese American Figure: Computer Industry Magnate, Inventor, and philanthropist Dr. An Wang
- uscitizenpod: An Wang coloring page
- Wang Museum: unoffical online museum curated by Jan van de Veen
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