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 Intel
introduced the microprocessor in 1971 and today remains the world's
leading supplier of microprocessors. The company ranks 53rd on the
Fortune 500 list, and has 294 offices and manufacturing facilities
around the globe.
Recently, Intel launched
the Intel Initiative for Digital Transformation in the Middle East and
Turkey. This multi-tiered scheme will enable Intel to work more closely
with the governments of the region to help address long-term needs for
skills development and knowledge transfer. With only 12% PC penetration
in Turkey, the country is lagging behind the nations that have recently
joined the EU. Intel has been working for years on a number of education
initiatives to support the growth of the IT sector in Turkey. The
Initiative for Digital Transformation will bring all of these activities
together under one umbrella, along with new programs in the areas of
education and knowledge transfer.
Craig Barrett, who holds a
Ph.D. in Materials Science from Stanford University, joined Intel
Corporation in 1974 as a technology development manager. He rose through
the company's executive ranks and became Intel's fourth president in
1997, its chief executive officer in 1998 and chairman of the board in
May 2005.
In his capacity as chairman
of Intel, Barrett is currently traveling to many countries around the
world. He is visiting Ankara to discuss Intel's digital transformation
initiative. During the course of his trip, Bilkent will be the only
university where he will meet with the students.
The panel discussion to be
moderated by Murat Birsel at the Bilkent Concert Hall will include two
other prominent Turkish journalists as panelists along with Craig
Barrett as the featured guest panelist. All students are invited to
attend this important presentation. Entrance to the event requires an
invitation that can be obtained from the stands of the Operational
Research Club, the Engineering Society and the Management and Economy
Club that will be set up on campus during "Intel and Technology Week,"
November 14-18. The stands will also provide information about the
latest technology from Intel.
Erbil Yaman (IE/III)
Operational Research Club
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