Join us for an engaging conversation about free software and its influence on society, featuring insights from Dr. Richard Stallman, the visionary who launched the free software movement in 1983 and initiated the development of the GNU operating system in 1984. Stallman's contributions have left a lasting legacy, with the GNU/Linux system now powering tens of millions of computers worldwide. His remarkable achievements have been recognized with numerous accolades, including the ACM Grace Hopper Award, the ACM Software and Systems Award, a MacArthur Foundation fellowship, and his induction into the Internet Hall of Fame.

If you've used GCC, GDB, Emacs, or any other software from the GNU Project (installed by default in all Georgia Tech's GNU/Linux labs), then you've already interacted with Dr. Stallman's work! Dr. Stallman will also be looking for contributors to the GNU Project, so please bring a résumé if you're interested in getting involved in one of the oldest and most successful software engineering projects.

Time: FRIDAY, JANUARY 23RD, 2026, FROM 2-5 P.M. EST

Location: SCHELLER C.O.B. ROOM #100, GEORGIA TECH