This week, watch our interviews about Keith Uncapher, The Visionary Founder of ISI

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In 1972, at the age of 52, Keith Uncapher faced a turning point when the Pentagon Papers scandal led to a dramatic cut in funding for RAND Corporation, where top-secret, pathbreaking  projects in computer science and other fields were underway. This crisis left Keith furious and determined, spurring him to leave RAND and form the Information Sciences Institute (ISI).

His sons, Bill and Jeff, recount how Keith envisioned ISI as a place where cutting-edge projects could thrive without bureaucratic constraints. Determined to create a new kind of research environment, Keith’s visionary leadership fueled the creation of ISI, offering a fascinating glimpse into the origins of an institute that would forever change the Information Age and usher in the digital revolution.

Published on April 3rd, 2025

Last updated on July 15th, 2025