The complex is organized into a north building and a south building, connected by a large glass atrium and a series of bridges.[3] It is located at 2317 Speedway, Austin, TX - 78712.
Historyedit
In 2013, the complex was officially opened during a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by notable figures including Bill Gates, former CEO of Microsoft, and representatives of the Dell family. Gates praised UT for its exceptional computer science program and its efforts to diversify the field by reaching out to Hispanic students and women. During his visit, Gates addressed UT computer science students, expressing his admiration for their opportunities in the rapidly evolving field and encouraging them to pursue ambitious goals.[5]
Referencesedit
^Tribune, Bobby Blanchard, Texas. "Bill Gates Helps Open UT's New Computer Science Building". kut.org. Retrieved 2019-05-13.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
^Singer, Natasha (2019-01-24). "The Hard Part of Computer Science? Getting Into Class". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-05-13.
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