International Slide Rule Museum

International Slide Rule Museum

Established	March 14, 2003;22 years ago (2003-03-14) [1]
Location	1944 Quail Circle, Louisville, CO 80027 US
Coordinates	39°59′22″N105°8′49″W / 39.98944°N 105.14694°W / 39.98944; -105.14694
Type	Science and Technology [2]
Collections	Slide rules Abaci
Curator	Michael Konshak
Website	www.sliderulemuseum.com

The International Slide Rule Museum (ISRM) is an American museum dedicated to the preservation and display of slide rules and other mathematical artefacts. Established in 2003 by Michael Konshak, who serves as its curator, ^{[3] [4]} the museum houses a collection of slide rules from divers manufacturers and time periods, showcasing the evolution and importance of these instruments in the history of mathematics and engineering.

It is often identified to be one of the largest repositories of slide rules and logarithmic calculators on the Web. ^{[5] [6]}

Key people

Board of Directors

The museum's operations are overseen by its governing body, the Board of Directors, presently composed of nine members. Each member of the Board fulfills a role in the stewardship and guidance of the institution. ^[3]

Leadership Positions:

• Director and Curator – Michael V. Konshak ^{[3] [7]}
• Trustee and Treasurer – Rebecca A. Konshak ^[3]
• Head of Public Communications, Education, etc. – Marvin Clarence ^{[3] [8]}

Advisors:

• Dylan Thinnes ^[3]
• George Anderson ^[3]
• Michael Frey ^[3]
• Michael J. Syphers ^[3]
• Nathan Zeldes ^[3]

References

1. "What's New at ISRM". International Slide Rule Museum. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
2. "International Slide Rule Museum". International Slide Rule Museum. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
3. "ISRM Board of Directors". www.sliderulemuseum.com. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
4. Anderson, David V. (2020). Sick Schools: Diagnosis, Cure, and Prevention of School Maladies. Resource Publications. ISBN   978-1532696862.
5. Kimberli, Turner (October 7, 2009). "Slide Rule: 101". Colorado Hometown Newspapers.
6. Keane, Maribeth. "Calculating the Quality of Vintage Slide Rules". Collectors Weekly. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
7. "Introduction to ISRM and Slide Rules". www.sliderulemuseum.com. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
8. "ISRM Slide Rule Who's Who Past and Present". www.sliderulemuseum.com. Retrieved September 25, 2024.