blog posts In memoriam: Donald L. Bitzer, father of PLATO Jan 2, 2025 11:45 am by Eleanor WyllieLegacy Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images A giant in the field of engineering, Bitzer was known as the 'father of PLATO' for his role in creating the ground-breaking computer-based education system at the U. of I. He was a co-inventor of the flat-screen panel plasma display. Share on Facebook Tweet Email