Dramatic cultural change marked the turbulent 60s. Change was also evident at CSL, which expanded its interdisciplinary mission and broadened its focus. Systems became the emerging theme.
CSL built a world-class reputation in control, computer, and communication systems, developing theories and creating landmark inventions 30 years ahead of their time.
CSL built a world-class reputation in control, computer, and communication systems, developing theories and creating landmark inventions 30 years ahead of their time.
The Van Valkenburg Legacy
With charisma and an aggressive recruitment program, Mac Van Valkenburg built an internationally known program in systems.
With charisma and an aggressive recruitment program, Mac Van Valkenburg built an internationally known program in systems.
The PLATO Phenomenon
CSL created the first computer-assisted instructional program in the world - not to mention the first flat-panel, plasma display monitor.
CSL created the first computer-assisted instructional program in the world - not to mention the first flat-panel, plasma display monitor.
Control Central
The laboratory did pioneering work on the fundamental properties of feedback.
The laboratory did pioneering work on the fundamental properties of feedback.
Building a Reliable Foundation
Throughout this dynamic decade, CSL led the world in reliable computing, working on automatic test generators and fault tolerance.
Throughout this dynamic decade, CSL led the world in reliable computing, working on automatic test generators and fault tolerance.
Vacuums and Atoms
New tools pushed the limits in the science of measurement.
New tools pushed the limits in the science of measurement.
From Tubes to Transistors
CSL was among the few laboratories to work on computer-aided circuit analysis and design in the early 1960s.
CSL was among the few laboratories to work on computer-aided circuit analysis and design in the early 1960s.
CSL Finds a Home
The first CSL building was completed in 1967.
The first CSL building was completed in 1967.