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.
Arvind, longtime MIT professor and prolific computer scientist, dies at 77
The dedicated teacher and academic leader transformed research in computer architectures, parallel computing, and digital design, enabling faster and more efficient computation.
Jonathan Byrnes, MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics senior lecturer and visionary in supply chain management, dies at 75
A cherished colleague, Byrnes left an “immense” legacy as a key member of MIT CTL’s education programs for more than 30 years.
Professor Emeritus Jerome Connor, pioneer in structural mechanics, dies at 91
Longtime influential professor and expert in structural engineering remembered for his mentorship and contributions to the field.
Professor Emeritus David Lanning, nuclear engineer and key contributor to the MIT Reactor, dies at 96
Remembering the research contributions of a nuclear engineering expert and passionate teacher.
Francis Fan Lee, former professor and interdisciplinary speech processing inventor, dies
The former EECS professor and RLE affiliate helped to develop a machine that read text out loud and won an Emmy for work on subtly speeding up film and audio without a noticeable loss of pitch.
Remembering Chasity Nunez, a shining star at MIT Health
A “perpetual learner,” Nunez was beloved at MIT and in her community.
Professor Emeritus Bernhardt Wuensch, crystallographer and esteemed educator, dies at 90
A pioneer in solid-state ionics and materials science education, Wuensch is remembered for his thoughtful scholarship and grace in teaching and mentoring.
Remembering Ken Johnson Jr., MIT DAPER director of communications, promotions, and marketing
His love of sports and working with students shone throughout his career.
Professor Edward Roberts, management scholar, champion of entrepreneurship, and “MIT icon,” dies at 88
The trailblazing MIT Sloan professor identified keys to successful technology-based business, helping generations of MIT students and faculty to start firms.
Remembering MIT Copytech Director Casey Harrington
Known for his thoughtful leadership style, Harrington steered the facility out of pandemic-era challenges.
Professor Emeritus Igor Paul, an expert in product design and safety, dies at 87
Longtime professor helped develop the Department of Mechanical Engineering’s design and manufacturing curriculum, contributed to artificial joints as well as NASA inertial guidance systems.
Professor Emeritus Peter Schiller, a pioneer researcher of the visual system, dies at 92
His wide-ranging and influential career included fundamental discoveries about how visual scenes and stimuli are processed from the retina through the cortical visual system.
Remembering Elise O’Hara, Media Lab staff member
“We feel fortunate to have worked alongside Elise and to have witnessed the remarkable person she was.”
John Buttrick, celebrated pianist and former director of music at MIT, dies at 88
A renowned classical musician and MIT faculty member for more than two decades, Buttrick taught and performed extensively around the world.