A Century of Excellence: Engineering at Northwestern 1909-2009 Learn more about how the Robert R. McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science has grown and evolved from an idea to an innovative institution of education and research. McCormick Magazine The Fall 2009 issue of McCormick magazine celebrates 100 years of excellence, including a history of McCormick as well as stories about the research and curricula that are leading McCormick into the future. Tech, The Early Years In 1995, Professor Morris Fine edited a series of essays that capture the history of McCormick between 1939-1969. Read these essays to learn about McCormick history from some of the people who made the school what it is today. Tech Anthology II In 2001, Professor Morris Fine and Mark Seniw updated the Tech Anthology to include essays covering 1970-2000. The anthology includes essays from deans, department chairs, alumni, faculty, and staff.