IHOF Nomination UCLA – Nomination #555

Summary of Contributions (50 words)

UCLA sparked Internet connectivity (1969–present), scaling access for 5.3 billion users (2023, ITU). Its 55-year legacy sent the first ARPANET message.

Impact (200 words)

UCLA launched the Internet’s first transmission on October 29, 1969—ARPANET’s “lo”—growing connectivity to 5.3 billion users (2023, ITU). From Los Angeles, its 55-year push (1969–present) scaled networks—35 million-line browsers trace to its node.

Influence (200 words)

UCLA’s 55-year arc (1969–present) shaped society—5.3 billion users (2023, ITU)—via Cerf and Kleinrock’s work. It inspired devs (TCP/IP), and hit next-gen—CS teaches its origin story. Its vision set network norms from LA.

Reach (200 words)

UCLA globalized connectivity with ARPANET—U.S. to Europe—enriching billions by 1980. Its 55-year work (1969–present) powers the net—5.3 billion users (2023, ITU) connect via 35 million-line browsers built on its foundation.

Innovation (200 words)

UCLA faced isolated systems in 1969—ARPANET’s first link broke it, a bold risk by Kleinrock’s team. Its 55-year grind (1969–present) scaled access to 5.3 billion users (2023, ITU)—a paradigm shift from Los Angeles.