Obituaries
Historian of science Charles Weiner dies at 80
February 1, 2012
Longtime faculty member was a pre-eminent analyst of the political, social and ethical dimensions of contemporary science.
Gene Chamberlain, longtime MIT staff member, dies at 91
December 15, 2011
Worked in MIT’s International Students Office for 32 years
Professor emeritus Adel Sarofim SM ’57, ScD ’62 dies at 77
December 8, 2011
David Staelin, longtime professor in EECS and RLE, dies at 73
November 15, 2011
Researcher led a career distinguished by abundant accomplishments, widespread impact in his 55 years at MIT.
Gobind Khorana, MIT professor emeritus, dies at 89
November 10, 2011
Nobel-winning biochemist made seminal contributions to genetics, was a loyal teacher and mentor.
Remembering Satto Tonegawa
November 4, 2011
Friends and family say MIT freshman was the consummate scientist, with a sense of humor and kindness to match.
Also labeled: Students
Robert Silbey, former MIT dean of science, dies at 71
October 27, 2011
'Excellent teacher' spent 45 years as faculty member, administrator.
Also labeled: Faculty, MIT Administration
Sir William R. Hawthorne, former professor of mechanical engineering, dies at 98
September 22, 2011
Pioneer of jet-engine technology fostered trans-Atlantic, Cambridge-to-Cambridge collaboration.
Celebrating the life of Nicolas E. Del Castillo
September 9, 2011
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
August 16, 2011
Champion of innovation sought to instill entrepreneurship in students.
Also labeled: Faculty
Robert Rathbone, MIT professor emeritus, dies at 95
May 19, 2011
Writer and editor helped shape Institute’s humanities program, taught skills for communicating science and technology.
Jerome Lettvin, MIT professor emeritus, dies at 91
April 29, 2011
Dynamic cognitive scientist made key contributions to neurophysiology and vision science.
Longtime Corporation member John Haas, SM ’42, dies at 92
April 11, 2011
Successful businessman was philanthropic, modest
Pioneering filmmaker Richard Leacock, former MIT professor, dies at age 89
March 25, 2011
Inventive MIT filmmaker helped create cinéma vérité style with path-breaking documentaries
EAPS, physics professor James Elliot dies at 67
March 5, 2011
Led team that discovered the rings of Uranus in 1977.
Earl Miners Harvey, former MIT architect, dies at 93
February 25, 2011
Frank McClintock, professor emeritus, alumnus, dies at 90
February 24, 2011
Paul Clisbee, longtime facilities employee, dies at 60
February 23, 2011
Anne Mayes, former materials science professor, dies at 46
January 25, 2011
'Fiercely dedicated to MIT students,' she established fellowship prior to leaving the Institute.
Donald Troxel, longtime EECS professor, dies at 76
January 19, 2011
Taught MIT's 6.111 course for many years
Abraham Siegel, former Sloan dean, dies at 88
January 18, 2011
Led the School of Management through a period of strategic growth
Also labeled: Administration, Campus buildings and architecture, Economics, Faculty, Memorial services
William Coady, former budget and finance manager, dies at 79
January 11, 2011
Also labeled: Memorial services, Staff
Richard L. Cartwright, emeritus professor of philosophy, dies at age 85
December 22, 2010
A founding figure of philosophy at MIT, he was especially known for his influence on colleagues and students.
Also labeled: Faculty, Philosophy
Austin Petzke, former manager of Building Services at MIT, dies at age 67
December 8, 2010
A leader in operations at the Institute for more than 30 years, he considered his custodial staff the eyes and ears of the Institute.
Also labeled: Facilities, Staff
MIT Sloan Professor Emeritus Eli Shapiro dies at 94
December 8, 2010
The school’s first associate dean, he helped guide MIT Sloan in the years after its founding.
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