ECN History: First Hand Accounts

Bill Simmons started working for the Electrical Engineering Computer Network when it was first founded in 1977. During his 27 years at ECN, Mr. Simmons witnessed several changes, technical advances, and social developments that made Purdue and the Engineering Computer Network what it is today. Mr. Simmons retired from the position of Director of ECN in December of 2003, and he left his memories as a record of how far we've come.

How ECN was Founded
Employees Who Made Major Contributions
Historical Innovations
Historical Grants/Financial Contributions
The Role of Students at ECN
The Role of Women at ECN
ECN Equipment Through the Years
ECN in MSEE
ECN's Impact at Purdue