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
Richard L. Cartwright, emeritus professor of philosophy, dies at age 85
A founding figure of philosophy at MIT, he was especially known for his influence on colleagues and students.
Austin Petzke, former manager of Building Services at MIT, dies at age 67
A leader in operations at the Institute for more than 30 years, he considered his custodial staff the eyes and ears of the Institute.
MIT Sloan Professor Emeritus Eli Shapiro dies at 94
The school’s first associate dean, he helped guide MIT Sloan in the years after its founding.
Omar Khalidi, longtime MIT research librarian, dies at age 57
He worked at the MIT Libraries from 1983 until recently.
Aerospace engineer Joseph Gavin ‘41, SM ‘42 dies at 90
Former president of Grumman Aircraft led Lunar Module development for NASA, aided in the rescue of Apollo 13
