Welcome
Luis-Felipe Arizmendi
2014 IEEE Conference on Norbert Wiener in the 21st Century · Welcoming Remarks
Luis-Felipe Arizmendi represented Universidad Norbert Wiener in Lima, Peru, an institution founded in 1996 that serves approximately 8,000 students. He explained that Dr. Alcibiades Horna named the university after Wiener in recognition of his pioneering contributions to computerized medical equipment and his broader vision of technology in service of humanity.
Arizmendi described the university's diverse academic programs and its mission to make higher education accessible, with annual tuition of approximately $2,000. His remarks illustrated the international reach of Wiener's influence, demonstrating how his ideas continue to inspire educational institutions far beyond the academic centers where he worked.