Remembering Raymond F. Baddour, professor emeritus of chemical engineering
A visionary educator and entrepreneur, Baddour was a pioneer in biotechnology and pharmaceutical research, and spearheaded the creation of Building 66.
Martin Rein, former professor of urban studies and planning, dies at 89
Expert in social policy and social reform, especially the welfare state and retirement policy, was a longtime MIT professor.
Remembering Christine Moulen, library systems manager at the MIT Libraries
Alumna leaves legacy of kindness and passionate dedication to her work and her communities.
Vanu Bose, software pioneer and MIT Corporation member, dies at 52
CEO of Vanu, Inc. improved wireless networks, encouraged MIT research, and pursued humanitarian efforts.
Remembering and honoring the life of undergraduate Henoch Argaw
A motivated self-learner, Argaw found joy by teaching and mentoring others.
Celebrating the life of doctoral student and alumnus Michael B. Cohen
Faculty, friends, and family pay tribute to an intellectually generous scholar.
Stanislaw Olbert, professor emeritus of physics and a pioneering theorist of the space age, dies at 94
Olbert researched measurements of solar wind with instruments on several NASA space missions, including the Voyager probes.
Former MIT President Paul Gray dies at 85 after lifelong career of service and leadership at the Institute
Guided by a passion for teaching, MIT’s 14th president helped steer the Institute through decades of social change.
Gene Brown, professor emeritus of biology, dies at 91
A pioneer in the field of intermediary metabolism and former dean of the School of Science, Brown’s deepest passion was teaching.
Carl Garland, professor emeritus of chemistry, dies at 87
Physical chemist and MIT professor for over 40 years was “part of a golden age of physical chemistry at MIT.”
A.R. Gurney, acclaimed playwright, author, and longtime MIT professor, dies at 86
An MIT humanities and literature faculty member for 36 years, Gurney was known as an outstanding teacher and inspiring mentor.
Robert Lees, cardiologist and former MIT professor, dies at 82
Former director of the MIT Clinical Research Center and professor in health sciences and technology contributed novel techniques and tools to cardiovascular research.
Thomas McKrell, research scientist and mentor in nuclear science and engineering, dies at 47
Lauded director of the MIT Thermal Hydraulics and Materials in Extreme Environments Laboratory was a consummate experimentalist and passionate teacher.
Arthur Kerman, professor emeritus of physics, dies at 88
Former Laboratory for Nuclear Science and Center for Theoretical Physics director made important contributions to the study of nuclear structure and reactions.
T.W. “Bill” Lambe, professor emeritus of civil and environmental engineering, dies at 96
Longtime MIT professor and author of two influential texts was a leader in geotechnical engineering.