Google teams up with Science Museum for new exhibitions

The exhibitions, funded by Google, will open to the public over the next three years with a view to stimulating interest in computer technologies among youngsters. The partnership, which is part of Google’s multi-million dollar initiative announced in April this year, hopes to inspire the next generation of scientists. So far Google has put forward $12 million into seven museums, six in the US and one in the UK. However Michael Jones, Google Earth’s chief technology advocate, said the international initiative “won’t end by signing a cheque,” and the company aims to work closely with museums to educate children and adults alike. "Besides, how else can we all touch the moon?" he said. The first exhibition, opening in June next year, will celebrate the centenary of the birth of Alan Turing, the well-respected English mathematician who is largely considered the “father” of computer science. His most famous creation, the Turing machine, formed the first basic model of the modern computer. Peter Barron, director of external relations at Google, said he hopes the exhibitions will be “inspiring” for young visitors. “We are delighted to be able to support these new exhibitions which will help explain both the birth of modern computing and how that revolution touches our lives today.”