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When did John Pasta serve as the head of the UIUC's Computer Science department?

  • 1954-1960

  • 1964-1970

  • 1974-1980

  • 1984-1990

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John Pasta served as the head of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's Computer Science department from 1964 to 1970. During his tenure, he oversaw significant advancements in the field of computer science, including the development of the PLATO system, an early example of educational technology, and the establishment of the department as a leader in computer research and education.
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