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	Did you know that UIC has a Star Wars connection? Daniel J. Sandin, Thomas A. DeFanti May 4, 2024 EVL is that connection! The Laboratory has a long and rich history in the computer graphics - visualization discipline. Founded in 1973 by… Read more
	May the 4th be with you! Larry Cuba May 4, 2022 Professor and EVL interim director and director of research, Andrew Johnson participated with Matt Bubabla and Judy Pielach on their radio show… Read more
	Blueprints for 'Star Wars' Death Star were created at UIC Steve Heminover, Thomas A. DeFanti, Larry Cuba May 24, 2017 May 25, 2017 marks the 40th anniversary of the theatrical release of the first “Star Wars” movie. To celebrate the occasion, and to… Read more
	As UIC celebrates 50 years, alumni list top 50 events: Star Wars CGI is one of them Daniel J. Sandin, Steve Heminover, Thomas A. DeFanti, Larry Cuba May 27, 2015 To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) - back when it was named University of Illinois Chicago Circle… Read more
	WTTW airs story on UIC / EVL and its connection to Star Wars May 23, 2013 On May 23, 2013, WTTW (Channel 11) television's news show, "Chicago Tonight," aired the story "The Star Wars Connection" by reporter Ash-har… Read more
	WTTW story on UIC / EVL and The Star Wars Connection May 23, 2013 On May 23, 2013, WTTW (Channel 11) television’s news show, “Chicago Tonight,” aired the story “The Star Wars… Read more
	Larry Cuba Uses GRASS for “Star Wars” Computer Graphics Daniel J. Sandin, Steve Heminover, Thomas A. DeFanti May 1, 1976 In 1976, visiting artist and technologist Larry Cuba used the GRASS (Graphics Symbiosis System) language developed by EVL director Tom DeFanti during… Read more

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