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.
Anne Mayes, former materials science professor, dies at 46
'Fiercely dedicated to MIT students,' she established fellowship prior to leaving the Institute.
Abraham Siegel, former Sloan dean, dies at 88
Led the School of Management through a period of strategic growth