Points of Pride

Two and a half centuries of Dartmouth achievements, turning points, contributions, and leadership

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2017

Thayer’s Fossum won the 2017 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering for his invention of the CMOS image sensor, which revolutionized digital imaging.

1975

The Synclavier, built by Thayer professor Sydney Alsonso and Cameron Jones ’75, Th’77, was the world’s first digital synthesizer.

2018

The project establishes a network of alumni who have pledged to support Dartmouth as their businesses grow.

1854

Bissell's vision of extracting oil from the ground was inspired by a return visit to his alma mater in 1853.

2014

From 2014-2018, Dartmouth hosted 125 young innovators from 38 countries through the YALI program.