Professor Emeritus Gerald Schneider, discoverer of the “two visual systems,” dies at 84
An MIT affiliate for some 60 years, Schneider was an authority on the relationships between brain structure and behavior.
Steven Strang, literary scholar and leader in writing and communication support at MIT, dies at 77
The founding director of the Writing and Communication Center worked with thousands of students, faculty, and staff over four decades at MIT.
Professor William Thilly, whose research illuminated the effects of mutagens on human cells, dies at 79
A professor of genetics, toxicology, and biological engineering, Thilly pushed himself and his students to develop solutions to real-world problems.
Loren Graham, professor emeritus of the history of science, dies at 91
Longtime MIT faculty member, award-winning author, and HASTS program co-founder was an expert in the influence of social context on science, and the organization of science in Russia and the Soviet Union.
Remembering Mike Walter: “We loved him, and he loved us”
MIT Health mourns the loss of a beloved applications support generalist within the Health Technology Services team.
Professor Emeritus Hale Van Dorn Bradt, an X-ray astronomy pioneer, dies at 93
Longtime MIT faculty member used X-ray astronomy to study neutron stars and black holes and led the All-Sky Monitor instrument on NASA's Rossi X-ray Timing Explorer.
Professor Emeritus James Harris, a scholar of Spanish language, dies at 92
The longtime professor is remembered for his influential role in MIT’s linguistics program and in the expansion of foreign language instruction at the Institute.
Remembering Nicolaas John Habraken
Influential architect, educator, and former head of the MIT Department of Architecture “invented, investigated, challenged, and inspired.”
Institute Professor Emeritus John Little, a founder of operations research and marketing science, dies at 96
The MIT Sloan scholar was a part of the Institute community for nearly eight decades.
Remembering Mathieu Le Provost: AeroAstro researcher, adventurer, and friend
“He dived deep, even into cold water, but came out stronger and brought along others for a joyous adventure.”
Cynthia Griffin Wolff, acclaimed biographer and longtime MIT professor, dies at 87
The scholar’s body of work included two literary biographies of great American writers.
Professor Emeritus Ralph Gakenheimer, mobility planner and champion of international development, dies at 89
The longtime faculty member in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning leaves a lasting impact on infrastructure around the globe.
Professor Emeritus John Vander Sande, microscopist, entrepreneur, and admired mentor, dies at 80
A trailblazer in electron microscopy, Vander Sande is remembered for his dedication to teaching, service, and global collaboration.
Owen Coté, military technology expert and longtime associate director of the Security Studies Program, dies at 63
An influential national expert on undersea warfare, Coté is remembered as "the heart and soul of SSP."
Professor Emerita Mary-Lou Pardue, pioneering cellular and molecular biologist, dies at 90
Known for her rigorous approach to science and her influential research, Pardue paved the way for women in science at MIT and beyond.