Donald Bitzer
Updated: 12/30/2019 by Computer Hope
Name: Donald L. Bitzer
Born: January 1, 1934
Computer-related contributions
- American electrical engineer and computer scientist.
- Co-inventor of the plasma display.
- Father of PLATO (Programmed Logic for Automated Teaching Operations) the first system to combine graphics and touch-sensitive screens, is the hallmark of his efforts.
Honors and awards
- Awarded an Emmy by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (2002).