AP advances Chuck Peddle’s UMaine talk
The Associated Press reported Chuck Peddle, a pioneer in the world of personal computers and a University of Maine alumnus, visited campus on April 5 to deliver the keynote address at a moderated panel titled “Disruptive Innovation.” Peddle graduated from UMaine in 1959 with a degree in engineering physics and is recognized for his work as the primary designer of the MOS Technology 6502 microprocessor, according to AP. Peddle’s work made possible the first affordable mass-produced chip, which led to companies like Commodore releasing personal computers to the market, the report states. The Bangor Daily News, News Center Maine and U.S. News & World Report carried the AP article.