David Staelin, longtime professor in EECS and RLE, dies at 73
Researcher led a career distinguished by abundant accomplishments, widespread impact in his 55 years at MIT.
Gobind Khorana, MIT professor emeritus, dies at 89
Nobel-winning biochemist made seminal contributions to genetics, was a loyal teacher and mentor.
Remembering Satto Tonegawa
Friends and family say MIT freshman was the consummate scientist, with a sense of humor and kindness to match.
Robert Silbey, former MIT dean of science, dies at 71
'Excellent teacher' spent 45 years as faculty member, administrator.
Sir William R. Hawthorne, former professor of mechanical engineering, dies at 98
Pioneer of jet-engine technology fostered trans-Atlantic, Cambridge-to-Cambridge collaboration.
Celebrating the life of Nicolas E. Del Castillo
Deceased MIT sophomore was a hardworking, caring student who will be remembered for his strong intellect and character.
MIT professor emeritus Yao Tzu Li dies at 97
Champion of innovation sought to instill entrepreneurship in students.
Robert Rathbone, MIT professor emeritus, dies at 95
Writer and editor helped shape Institute’s humanities program, taught skills for communicating science and technology.
Jerome Lettvin, MIT professor emeritus, dies at 91
Dynamic cognitive scientist made key contributions to neurophysiology and vision science.
Longtime Corporation member John Haas, SM ’42, dies at 92
Successful businessman was philanthropic, modest
Pioneering filmmaker Richard Leacock, former MIT professor, dies at age 89
Inventive MIT filmmaker helped create cinéma vérité style with path-breaking documentaries
EAPS, physics professor James Elliot dies at 67
Led team that discovered the rings of Uranus in 1977.