He initiated several programs for Technology Transfer. He had a Component in the UCC Project Plan to have elite Computer Professionals help jump start the Computerization in Burma. The contract for the Component was won by Professor Harry D. Huskey (Computer Pioneer and Past President of ACM). UCC was privileged to have Lectures and Seminars by Experts (Theory and Practice of Computing, Computer Science, Computer Technology, Computer Applications, Computer History …).
Academic courses given under the aegis of Department of Mathematics include :
M.Sc. (Computer Science)
DAC — Diploma in Automatic Computing
Courses for computer users include :
Computer Orientation Course (COC)
Computer Programming Course (CPC)
Elective for Honors and Post-graduate in other disciplines
Intensive training (e.g. for Population Census Data Processing)
Special training (e.g. for State Scholars)
Planning (e.g. for departments intending to purchase computers)
There are several ways to classify languages, e..g. Natural Languages, Programming Languages
In Computer Science and applications, a Programming Language is a language used to program (e.g. instruct) computers.
In the early days, computer engineers and selected programmers have to program in Machine Language (with strings of Zeroes and Ones). They are due partly to the choice of Binary Number System as the basis of designing Arithmetic and Logic Unit inside the computer. On the ICL 1902S computer, we often have to use the 24 keys to enter short pieces of Machine Code. That is history.
To bridge the human users and the computers, the next step was to use Assembly Languages such as (a) Simple/Symbolic Assembly Language (b) Macro Assembly Language. A Macro Processor translates Macros (a well-defined group of Assembly Language instructions). An Assembler translates a program in Assembly Language into Machine Language instructions.
The development of the first 11 (or so) programming languages can be found in the first HOPL (History of Programming Languages) Conference. Currently, there are thousands of programming languages (some for academic purposes) and a limited number used for production.
Programming Styles
Over the years, the style of programming evolved.
Procedural programming e.g. telling the computer system what to do, emphasis on the “verbs”
Non-procedural programming e.g. telling the computer system what one wants
Object Oriented programming e.g. emphasis on the “nouns”
Functional programming e.g. based on “functions”
Logic programming e.g. based on “Horn logic” and similar logic systems
Top down step wise development
Bottom up & Middle out techniques
AI programming
Low Code & No Code
Within each paradigm, there are several programming languages with known advantages and limitations.
Turing Computability
There is a theoretical model called “Turing Machine”, which is primitive but has the computational power of modern computers.
Alan Perlis, a pioneer Computer Scientist and Programming Language Designer, defined a “Turing Tar Pit where everything is possible, but nothing is easy.”
He lives in the UK. He came to Yangon at least once a year to visit his 90+ year young mother and his eldest sister (who takes care of the mother). One day, his mother fell down and was hurt. Worse still, his sister was shocked and succumbed to a massive heart attack. A year later, his mother passed away.
Friends
During his visit, he would also see his Paulian friends.
The photo was taken at a mini-gathering with Dr. Myo San (Freddie Ba San, GBNF), Khin Maung Bo (Allan Saw Maung, EP69), Tin Tun (M69), Kyaw Wynn (EE) and Than Win (M69).
Kyaw Wynn (SPHS63)
Rowing
He was a crew mate of Willie Soe Maung (Myint Soe, SPHS63, GBNF), Maung Maung Kyi (SPHS63), Hla Min (SPHS63) and Myint Thein (SPHS62, Cox, GBNF). We were Senior Novices Runners-up and were awarded Full Green.
Birthday Soon Kyway
During my visit to Yangon, Kyaw Wynn hosted a lunch gathering at “Shwe Ba” Saing to celebrate his birthday. He offered Nawakama to Uzin Aung Chaw (Victor, Ashin Ukkamsa), who was then residing in Sagaing Hills. Aung Kyi (Arthur Kyi), Aye Ngwe (Edwin Ngwe), and some (whom we have lost contact) showed up. Arthur used to drive a big motor cycle. Edwin was a regular football player on most Saturdays after taking the one-hour Mathematics test given by Brother Clementian.
Maung Maung Kyi (SPHS63)
He was my classmate at SPHS and I.Sc.(A) and my rowing partner at RUBC. When Rangoon University closed citing Security Concerns in 1963, he applied for a States Scholarship to study Chemical Engineering at Dresden University in Germany. He specialized in Pulp and Paper. He worked for Sittaung Paper Mill and PPIC before moving to Wales, England. He was a Best Man at my wedding. We had a mini-reunion in 2017, when we visited UK and my cousin nephew Dr. Khin Tun (Peter, GBNF) drove us to Ogmore-by-the-sea in Wales.
Miscellaneous
Micro-gathering with Dr. Myint Soe (Benjamin Lye)
Soon offering for Sayadaw Beatson (Physics & Scout Master, SPHS)
Wedding reception of Dr. Nyan Taw (Dicky Taw’s) daughter
Wedding reception of U Aung Kyaw Myint (Eddie Shein’s) daughter
Dinner gathering of mostly SPHS65 and their de facto leader U Myo Nyunt (Harry Kyaw, SPHS63)
Micro-gathering with Dr. Min Oo (@nd in Burma, Mathematics), Professor Emeritus of McMasters University.
RITAA (formally known as RIT-YIT-YTU RIT Alumni Association) has conducted the AGM (Annual General Meeting). The Interim Committee headed by U Tin Latt (M85) is to be congratulated for the work being done. The AGM elected U Myo Aye (M94) as President.
One Photo shows Hmaw Sayagyi U Wynn Htain Oo (M72) with the Outgoing and Incoming Presidents of RITAA. WHO is extremely happy to have fulfilled his promise of “handing over the torch to the young and not so young”. The oldies will continue to support key projects and share their experience.
Other photos show the attendees and new EC members, which span three or so decades.
Saya Dr. Aung Gyi — BS and MS in Civil Engineering from MIT; Ph.D from University of Alberta; Professor of Civil Engineering; Rector of RIT; Worked on UN assignment before moving to Canada; Contributed articles to RIT Alumni International Newsletter and HMEE.
Saya U Aung Gyi — Mathematics, MASU; Staff Saya for the Inlay Khaung Daing Luyechun Camp in the Summer of 1965
Bohmu Aung Gyi (Cyril) — Commander, Burma Navy; Patron of Defense Services Sailing; Son : Htoo Aung Gyi (SEAP)
Bogyoke Aung Gyi — Negotiator for Caretaker Government (1958); Member of Revolutionary Council
U Aung Gyi — Weightlifting Champion for Flyweight Division; Set record in the 1972 Munich Olympics.
U Aung Gyi — Academy U Kyauk Lone; Former Jail Officer; Son : Sway Tin (Kyauk Pyar)
U Aung Gyi Shwe (GBNF) — EE69er; GBNF; Secretary, RIT Track and Field; Soccer and Weightlifting
Saya U Aung Khin — First native Professor of Mechanical Engineering; BS and MS from Lehigh University and an MS from Canada; Wrote several articles for RIT Alumni Newsletter and HMEE; Gave the Go-ahead for SPZP-2000; Gave Keynote speech at the founding of Mechanical Engineering Association; Stays fit by playing Tennis and Golf
U Aung Khin (M67) — Multiple Sports Athlete; Represented RIT in Track & Field, Hiking, Soccer, Volleyball and Basketball
U Aung Khin (EP68)
U Aung Khin (EP68) — Past VP of BASES; Advisor of selected monasteries and meditation centers
U Aung Khin (A69)
U Aung Khin (A69) — Worked in Botswana; After retirement, moved to Seattle, Washington; Spouse : Daw Tin Tin Hla (A70)
U Aung Khin (SPHS63, GBNF) — DSA; PPIC; Two Kidney Transplants
U Aung Khin (RUBC, GBNF) — July 7th Victim
Dr. Aung Khin — BADA
Dr. Aung Khin — MOC
U Aung Khin Myint — Seafarer
Dr. Aung Khin Sint — Public Health
U Aung Khin Tint — Hluttaw
U Aung Khine (Stephen)
U Aung Ko
U Aung Koe
U Aung Kyee Myint (A70)
U Aung Kyi (Arthur, SPHS63)
U Aung Kyi Myint (SPHS63)
U Aung Kyaw (Peter, SPHS63) — Movies
Bo Aung Kyaw — Victim of 1938 Strike
U Aung Kyaw Myint (Eddie, SPHS63) — Transferred from Institute of Medicine to Rangoon Institute of Technology; Hobbies: Astrolog, Palmistry
H.E. U Aung Kyaw Myint — Escaped death when only one of the bombs set up at the Mausoleum by the North Korean agents went off.
U Aung Kyaw Myint — Attended computer classes at UCC; Worked on computer projects (e.g. Forest Reserve Inventory).
U Aung Kyaw Nyein (C69)
Dr. Aung Kyaw Nyunt (GBNF) — High School Luyechun
U Aung Kyaw Pe (EP69)
U Aung Kyaw Win — Son of Dr.Kyaw Win
Dr. Aung Kyaw Zaw (Johnny, SPHS63) — 9th in Burma in Matriculation of 1963
U Aung Kyaw Zaw — Son of Bogyoke Kyaw Zaw
U Aung Lin — Author
U Aung Lwin — Jasper
U Aung Lwin — Actor; Director
U Aung Min (M69) — Organizer of 69er Group; Chair of 69er HCF
U Aung Min (EC66)
U Aung Min (ChE70)
U Aung Min (Pet73, GBNF)
U Aung Min — Physics Saya
Thakin Aung Min — Politician
Aung Min Gaung — Pagoda
U Aung Moung (M73, GBNF) — HMEE, SPZP, SDYF
Saya U Aung Myaing (ChE72) — Author; Poetic Art Series; MAChE
Saya U Aung Myint (M69) — RIT Mechanical Dept; Singapore Poly
Saya Aung Myint (Pet69) — RIT Saya; Cartoonist; Author; Publisher
He is a medical doctor. His early assignment was Malaria Campaign. He also worked for BMRI. He is a Champion golfer.
Saya U Soe Paing (SPHS56)
U Soe Paing
He stood 13th in Burma and won a Collegiate Scholarship in the Matriculation exam of 1956. Saya studied BS and MS in EE (Electrical Engineering) at Stanford University in the USA. Upon his return, he joined the EE Department at RIT as Assistant Lecturer. He transferred to UCC as Systems Manager. Sayagyi Dr. Chit Swe founded UCC with the help of Saya U Soe Paing, Saya U Myo Min and Saya U Ko Ko Lay (GBNF). Saya received an M.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Southampton in the UK. Saya worked for UN projects in several countries. He wrote “Computer Ah Sa UCC Ga” and his experiences as a States Scholar and UN Advisor. After retirement, Saya spent time playing golf and practicing vipassana meditation. Saya suffered back pain and had a minor surgery in Singapore. Saya had to stop playing golf. During his UCC days, Saya served as a Golf Correspondent. I helped Saya type about the competition at RGC (Rangoon Golf Club) and BGC (Burma Golf Club) and submit to the English newspapers.
U Win Paing (SPHS64)
He won several Golf Championships with his younger brother U Kyaw Paing. After finishing the finals for ChE (Chemical Engineering) examination in 1970, he entered monkhood with his friend U Aung Min. He has been a Taik Oke and finally the Chief Resident Monk of KabaAye Sunlun Gu Kyaung Sayadaw. He is known as Sayadaw U Wara.
U Kyaw Paing (SPHS67)
He represented Burma in the Putra Cup. He is a lawyer and an entrepreneur.
U Khin Maung Zaw (EC76) wrote :
For number of years, I was the carrier-cum-postman to bring Saya Paing’s typed golf news to the WPD, Working Peoples’ Daily at Theingbyu Street! Just one of the chores I had in those days.
I remember jokingly asked Sayadaw U Wara how he felt seeing the (18th??) hole over the fence from the Sunlun Kyaung’s “Thein”. The new golf course was built for VIPs inside Kabaaye, and that particular hole was seen from the “Thein” less than 40-50 yards, of course over the fence.
HlaMin 