Innovation

The Complete History of Touchscreen Technology: From 1965 to Modern Interactive Displays

The Complete History of Touchscreen Technology: From 1965 to Modern Interactive Displays

The history of touchscreen technology spans six decades of remarkable innovation, from E.A. Johnson’s first capacitive touchscreen prototype in 1965 to the sophisticated multi-touch interactive displays transforming how schools, museums, and organizations engage their communities today. What began as experimental research equipment accessible only to engineers has evolved into the primary interface for billions of smartphones, tablets, kiosks, and digital recognition displays worldwide—fundamentally changing how humans interact with technology.

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Highlighting Student STEM Projects and Engineering Competitions: Complete Recognition Guide for 2025

Highlighting Student STEM Projects and Engineering Competitions: Complete Recognition Guide for 2025

Student STEM projects and engineering competitions represent some of the most impressive demonstrations of learning, creativity, and technical skill that schools produce. From science fair investigations solving real-world problems to robotics teams building autonomous systems, from engineering design challenges addressing community needs to coding competitions creating innovative software solutions—these achievements require sustained effort, creative problem-solving, collaboration, and mastery of complex concepts extending far beyond traditional classroom assessments.

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1,000+ Installations - 50 States

Browse through our most recent halls of fame installations across various educational institutions