A former department head who established the MEng degree for EECS undergraduates, Penfield developed courses illuminating the equivalence of information and thermodynamic entropy.
Pioneer in the science of humans in space remembered for far-reaching impact on his field and the people closest to him.
Longtime EECS faculty member was known for his work on the biophysics of auditory systems.
Pioneering scientist isolated, characterized, and established the mechanisms of many environmental toxins relevant to public health.
Wang, who founded the China-based media activism nonprofit NGO2.0, taught at MIT since 2001.
Longtime faculty member was a pioneer in developing the computer programming systems used in structural design.
In over four decades at MIT, Kerwin led the marine propeller research program, pioneered the use of computation in propeller design, and developed a new system for yacht racing.
Lagacé, an expert on composite materials and structures, was passionate about MIT and the Boston Red Sox.
Contributions advanced dynamical properties of supercooled water and small-angle neutron and X-ray scattering over a 50-year career.
Known for his quick wit, the MIT alumnus spent his career fostering hands-on learning for generations of chemical engineering students.
Planetary physicist and former director of the MIT Center for Space Research and the Arecibo Observatory helped repurpose military radar technology for science and space exploration.
A leader in thermodynamics, heat transfer, cryopreservation of biomaterials, and energy conversion, Cravalho shaped thermodynamic and biomedical education at MIT.
Mentor to many worked to develop natural medicinal and industrial products.
A voracious learner, he fulfilled his dream of attending MIT like his hero, Tony Stark.
Worked to consistently maintain immaculate, state-of-the-art animal facilities, and provided guidance and support to DCM’s 90 animal care technicians and many active researchers.