Birth of the Computer: The John Atanasoff Story

Augustana College will host the “Birth of the Computer: The John Atanasoff Story,” a film, panel discussion and reception.

The event, sponsored by the college and the Davenport and Rock Island public libraries, will include a viewing of the documentary “Atanasoff, Father of the Computer.” A panel discussion will focus on John Atanasoff, the inventor of the electronic digital computer, and his ties to the Quad-Cities area.

A reception will follow at Bent River Brewing Company, 512 24th St., Rock Island.